The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of North Dakota seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track teaching assistant professor contingent on available 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.

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 and enrolls 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 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 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 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 diverse students and colleagues 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 August 15, 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 at the undergraduate level
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 4/1/2026 and include the following materials:

Cover letter
CV
A statement outlining teaching experience, teaching philosophy, and student outreach and mentoring activities
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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