Visiting Assistant Professor

Position Information

North Dakota State University invites applications for a position as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics to begin on August 16, 2021. This is a one-year term position with a 2-2 teaching load.

The required qualifications are: a Ph.D. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics; evidence of and potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate level; and effective oral and written communication skills.

Qualified applicants in Geometry/Topology or Algebra and closely related fields are encouraged to apply. Outstanding candidates in areas of strength of the department may also be considered.

Ideal candidates would have experience teaching undergraduate courses at the freshman and sophomore level, complement our existing strengths, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment within the department and at North Dakota State University. The candidates need to be eligible to work in the US by August 15 th , 2021.

To be considered for this position, please visit https://jobs.ndsu.edu and submit an application to opening number 2923707. Candidates will need to provide

a curriculum vitae,

a description of their teaching experience,

a research statement, and

a list of names and email addresses for at least three references, preferably two of which discuss the candidate's teaching qualifications.

In addition, these materials along with reference letters should be submitted online at mathjobs.org.

We will begin screening applicants on April 1, 2021.

North Dakota State University is the land-grant university in the state of North Dakota. The Department of Mathematics has a vigorous and growing doctoral program and is currently composed of 15 faculty members and 30 graduate students (most of whom are Ph.D. students). The research interests of the faculty include the fields of algebra, analysis, applied mathematics, combinatorics, and geometry/topology. The department offers the opportunity for an energetic mathematician to work in a small, friendly, research-oriented department while at the same time enjoying exposure to colleagues in a wide variety of fields. For more information about our department, please see our webpage at http://www.ndsu.edu/math.

Fargo is one of the best-kept secrets in the United States. The Fargo-Moorhead area has more than 200,000 people while maintaining a friendly small-town feel. The city has a definite “college-town” atmosphere with many cultural and intellectual opportunities.

The Department of Mathematics and North Dakota State University have a commitment to enhancing diversity and creating a welcoming environment for all. The University is an NSF Advance institution. We especially encourage applications from members of traditionally under-represented groups. North Dakota State University is an equal opportunity institution.

Additional Information

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.