Teaching Assistant Professor

Job no: 499755
Position type: Full-time Faculty
Location: Grand Forks
Division/Equivalent: Academic Affairs/Provost
School/Unit: Mathematics
Categories: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

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Salary/Position Classification

  • $26,000 4.5 month contract, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

Purpose of Position

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of North Dakota is seeking a teaching assistant professor. This 4.5-month, non-tenure-track position is contingent on availability of funding. 

The Mathematics & Statistics 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.  The department, one of the largest at UND, consists of 28 faculty and teaches thousands of students each year at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of North Dakota is seeking a Teaching Assistant Professor. This is a 4.5-month, non-tenure-track position that will serve students in a variety of 100- and 200-level courses in both on-campus and online modalities. Position is open for renewal for the following academic year based on job performance, instructional demand, and available budget.

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 having very high research activity. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study with nearly 16,000 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 roughly 60,000 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 a broad range of 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 100- and 200-level undergraduate courses in mathematics, including both on-campus (in-person) courses and term-based online courses. 

  • Work collaboratively with other Mathematics & Statistics Department faculty to achieve consistent and high-quality learning environments. 

Required Competencies

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • The 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
  • Competent in using technology and the ability to adopt new tools for both on-campus and online course delivery.

Minimum Requirements

  • Earned M.S. in Mathematics by December 31, 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. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Teaching experience in mathematics in 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

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by October 29, 2026 and include the following materials:

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • A statement outlining teaching experience, specifically addressing the applicant’s experience relative to the position’s minimum and preferred qualifications.
  • Names and contact information (email and phone number) for three professional references who are able to address the applicant’s qualifications for this position.
  • Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.

Position is open until filled. 

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

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