Teaching Assistant Professor of Mathematics job in Grand Forks

Teaching Assistant Professor of Mathematics
494537
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification
$52,000 9-month Contract, Exempt
40 hours per week
100% Remote Work Availability: Yes
Hybrid Work Availability: Yes
Purpose of Position
The Department of Mathematics at the University of North Dakota is seeking a Teaching Assistant Professor in mathematics. This is a 9-month, non-tenure track position contingent on availability of funding.

The Mathematics Department is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences and currently offers a BS in Mathematics, MS and MEd in Mathematics, and MS in Applied Statistics.

Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. It is the state’s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, UND has grown into a prominent scientific research university and was recently ranked among the top 100 public and top 25 most innovative universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report and is widely regarded as among the top universities in the American Northern Plains region. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study and enrolls more than 14,000 students. It is the home of the state’s only School of Law. 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 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 95% teaching and 5% service effort. UND and the College of Arts & Sciences value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to the success of all students. The University of North Dakota is supportive of dual-career assistance both within the University and the local community. 

Teach undergraduate courses in mathematics
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, 2024.
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 teaching both in-person and online
Experience with course development for an online environment, especially using asynchronous delivery methods