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Teaching Assistant Professor, Mathematics

  • 495642
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

  • $65,000 annually, 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 at the University of North Dakota seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track teaching assistant professor contingent on available funding.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful applicant will receive a 12-month contract with an approximate distribution of 95% teaching and 5% service effort. UND and the College of Arts & Sciences value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed. The University of North Dakota is supportive of dual-career assistance both within the University and the local community. Please contact UND’s Recruiting Manager, Hannah Whalen (Hannah.Whalen@UND.edu), to explore dual-career opportunities.

  • Teach undergraduate courses in mathematics, including on-campus (in-person) courses and both term-based and self-paced asynchronous online courses
  • Advise and mentor undergraduate students
  • Work collaboratively with other Mathematics Department faculty to achieve consistent and high-quality learning environments

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
  • Competent in using technology and ability to adopt new tools for both on-campus and
    online course delivery.

Minimum Requirements

  • Earned M.S. in Mathematics by August 15, 2025.
  • 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. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Teaching experience at the undergraduate level
  • Experience mentoring students
  • Experience with teaching and course development for an online environment, especially
    using asynchronous delivery methods

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 01/31/2025 and include the following materials:

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit
    official transcripts upon hire.
  • A statement outlining teaching experience, teaching philosophy, and student outreach
    and mentoring activities
  • Three letters of reference addressing the qualifications for this position (please send
    reference letters to julie.solheim@und.edu)

Position is open until filled.

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.

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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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Clery Statement

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