Teaching Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Grand Forks
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.
ApplyJob Profile
100% remote work availability Does not support visa sponsorship Hybrid work availability No hybrid work No hybrid work availability Not fully remote No Visa Sponsorship Requires some time on campus
Benefits/Perks100% Remote 100% remote work 100% remote work availability Dual-career assistance Fully remote Hybrid work Hybrid work availability Remote work Remote work availability Supportive environment for diverse backgrounds Visa sponsorship
Tasks- Advise and mentor students
- Collaborate with faculty
- Course Development
- Mentor students
- Service
- Teaching
- Teach undergraduate courses
- Teach undergraduate mathematics courses
Asynchronous Learning Communication Compliance Course development Interpersonal Learning Mathematics Mentoring Online Course Delivery Outreach Recruiting Teaching Technology Technology Adoption
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