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Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics & Statistics

Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics & Statistics

  • 497248
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $72,000+, 9 month contract, Dependent on Experience, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of North Dakota is seeking an assistant professor of mathematics with a specialization in topology. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position contingent on availability of funding. 

This is a 9-month, tenure-track position, which will contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as contribute to the department’s scholarly and service missions. 

Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, it is the state’s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 institution. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study and enrolls more than 15,000 students. It is the home of the state’s only School of Law and School of Medicine. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences has major initiatives in rural and public health, and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world. 

UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of over 57,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public-school system, high-quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks’ advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America’s Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles. 

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful applicant will receive a contract with an approximate distribution of 50% teaching; 40% research; and 10% service effort. UND and the Department of Mathematics & Statistics value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from all backgrounds succeed. The University of North Dakota is supportive of dual-career assistance both within the University and the local community. Please be sure to notify our Recruiting Manager, Hannah Whalen (Hannah.Whalen@UND.edu), right away to explore dual-career opportunities. 

  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics 

  • Advise and mentor undergraduate students 

  • Advise and mentor graduate students; direct graduate theses and independent study projects 

  • Establish a solid and productive research program, such as through publication in peer-reviewed outlets and/or seeking extramural funding to support individual and collaborative projects. Serve as a catalyst for attracting and supporting graduate students in the MS in Mathematics Program. 

Required Competencies

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • The ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students
  • Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the Department of Mathematics & Statistics
  • Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching, including online delivery

Minimum Requirements

  • Earned PhD in Mathematics (with an emphasis in topology or a closely related area) by August 15, 2026.
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels
  • Evidence of research potential, such as a record of peer-reviewed publications in quality journals
  • Record of involvement in seeking extramural funding
  • Experience working on multi-disciplinary research teams
  • Experience mentoring students and supervising student research projects/independent studies

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 12/01/2025 and include the following materials:

  • Cover letter
  • Professional vita or resume
  • Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.
  • A 2-3 page statement of the candidate’s research plans. The plan may include reference to completed work, if appropriate, but should  be forward looking.
  • A 2-3 page statement outlining teaching experience, teaching philosophy, and student outreach and mentoring activities
  • Three letters of reference addressing the qualifications for this position submitted directly to Julie Solheim at julie.solheim@und.edu.


Position is open until filled.

Questions may be directed to the Department Chair, Ryan Zerr, at ryan.zerr@und.edu.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

Find out more about UND's great benefits and perks here!

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

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