Teaching Assistant Professor

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of North Dakota is seeking a Teaching Assistant Professor for a 4.5-month, non-tenure-track appointment contingent on funding availability. The position serves students in 100- and 200-level mathematics courses delivered both in person on campus and online. The contract is expected to allocate approximately 95% of effort to teaching and 5% to service. Renewal for the following academic year may be possible based on job performance, instructional demand, and available budget.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with Mathematics & Statistics faculty to provide consistent, high-quality learning environments. UND and the College of Arts & Sciences value a broad range of perspectives and seek applicants committed to helping students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed. The position is onsite at UND’s Grand Forks, North Dakota campus, with teaching responsibilities that include online courses.

Requirements

• Earned M.S. in Mathematics by December 31, 2026.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to teach and inspire students.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to work with and engage students and colleagues with a broad range of backgrounds within and outside the Department of Mathematics & Statistics.
• Competence using technology and ability to adopt new tools for on-campus and online course delivery.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.
• Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience in mathematics courses commonly taken by first-year college students.
• Familiarity with adaptive learning platforms for facilitating student work in mathematics courses.
• Experience working in a collaborative teaching environment with coordinated course and curricular elements.

Responsibilities

• Teach 100- and 200-level undergraduate mathematics courses, including in-person on-campus courses and term-based online courses.
• Work collaboratively with Mathematics & Statistics Department faculty to achieve consistent, high-quality learning environments.
• Perform service duties as part of an effort distribution of approximately 5% service and 95% teaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level