Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics & Statistics, Tenure Track
Grand Forks, ND, USA
USD 78k+ / year
Posted on Sep 17, 2026
Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics & Statistics, Tenure Track
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- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- Full-time Faculty
Salary/Position Classification
- $78,000+ Dependent on Experience, 9-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 an assistant professor of statistics. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position contingent on availability of funding, and the successful candidate will contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as contribute to the department’s scholarly and service missions. 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.
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 50% teaching; 40% research; and 10% service effort. UND and the Department of Mathematics & Statistics value and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from a broad range of backgrounds succeed. The University of North Dakota is supportive of dual-career assistance both within the University and the local community. Please be sure to notify our Recruiting Manager, Hannah Whalen (Hannah.Whalen@UND.edu), right away to explore dual-career opportunities.
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Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics
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Advise and mentor undergraduate students
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Advise and mentor graduate students; direct graduate theses and independent study projects
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Establish a productive research program, such as through publication in peer-reviewed outlets and/or seeking extramural funding to support individual and collaborative projects.
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Serve as a catalyst for attracting and supporting graduate students in the MS in Applied Statistics Program.
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 students and colleagues with a broad range of backgrounds within and outside the Department of Mathematics & Statistics
- Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching, including online delivery
Minimum Requirements
- Earned PhD in Statistics, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics (with an emphasis in statistics), or Data Science (with an emphasis in statistics) by August 15, 2027.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Experience teaching statistics with a focus on data analysis and data science applications
- Experience mentoring students in industrial internships and supervising student projects/independent studies
- Evidence of research potential, such as a record of peer-reviewed publications in quality journals
- Record of involvement in seeking extramural funding
- Experience working on multi-disciplinary research teams
To Apply
To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 11/01/2026 and include the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Professional vita or resume
- Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.
- A 2-3 page statement of the candidate’s research plans. The plan may include reference to completed work, if appropriate, but should be forward looking.
- A 2-3 page statement outlining teaching experience, teaching philosophy, and student outreach and mentoring activities
- Names and contact information (email and phone number) for three professional references who can address the applicant’s qualifications for this position.
Position is open until filled.
Questions may be directed to the Department Chair, Ryan Zerr, at ryan.zerr@und.edu.
