Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Also called: Adjunct Mathematics Instructor · Assistant Professor · Associate Professor · Instructor · Math Teacher · Mathematical Sciences Professor
Median pay (national)
$79,350
$48,150–$161,020 (10th–90th)
Employed (US)
48,820
BLS OEWS, May 2024
Outlook 2024–34
+2.3%
~4,400 openings/yr
Typical entry
Doctoral or professional degree
What the numbers say
Refit analysis ·Pay for mathematical science teachers, postsecondary shows an unusually wide range: the top 10% earn $161,020 versus $48,150 at the bottom 10% — 3.3x. The median of $79,350 leaves roughly 103% of headroom to the 90th percentile, which is where seniority, specialization, and the skills below tend to pay off.
Refit analysis ·Employment is projected to change +2.3% from 2024 to 2034 — about as fast as the 3% all-occupation average. Even so, BLS projects about 4,400 openings a year, mostly to replace workers who retire or change careers.
Refit analysis ·Where you work moves the number a lot. Across the 52 states with released data, California pays the most for this role (median $130,750, +65% vs the national median), while Hawaii sits lowest at $52,350 — a 150% spread for the same job title.
Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Mathematics, Speaking, Reading Comprehension as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list. On the tools side, O*NET flags Learning management system LMS as in-demand technologies for this role.
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Top skills employers ask for
Ranked by O*NET importance for this occupation.
- Mathematics
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Strategies
- Monitoring
- Active Learning
- Science
What they actually do
Core O*NET tasks for this role.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
- Keep abreast of developments and technological advances in the mathematical field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Tools & technology
- Learning management system LMS
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA
- SAS
- Structured query language SQL
- Blackboard Learn
- Blackboard software
- Collaborative editing software
- Course management system software
- Desire2Learn LMS software
- Desmos
- DOC Cop
- Geogebra
- Image scanning software
- iParadigms Turnitin
- Moodle
Knowledge areas
- Mathematics
- Education and Training
- English Language
- Computers and Electronics
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
- Physics
- Psychology