Math and Statistics Term Faculty Position

The Mathematics and Statistics Department invites applications for full‑time term faculty positions in both mathematics and statistics.

Job Title:

Math and Statistics Term Faculty Position

Salary Range: $52,000 – $56,000 per year

Start Date:

August 24, 2026. Appointments for fall 2026 and spring 2027, with possible extension as needed.

Rank:
Teaching Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) or Instructor (Master’s). Ph.D. required for Teaching Assistant Professor (9403T);
Master’s required for Instructor (9404).

Teaching (approximately 90%) and service (approximately 10%).

• Develop and teach courses in mathematics and/or statistics, in coordination with other faculty.
• Demonstrate high command of subject matter, deliver courses clearly, and maintain well‑organized course plans.
• Assist students in meeting their academic needs through assessment, grading, and office hours.
• Participate in meetings, committee work, and outreach activities.

Necessary Qualifications

• Master’s degree (9404) or Ph.D. (9403T) in statistics, mathematics, or a related field, earned from a regionally accredited institution by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior collegiate teaching experience, such as teaching assistant work, with a diverse student population.
• Evidence of effective teaching practices.
• Evidence of scholarship in statistics, mathematics, or a related field.
• Effective written and oral communication skills appropriate to the position.
• Ph.D. credential is preferred.

Pay Range: $52,000 – $56,000 per year, depending on education, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits include:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
• Healthcare and dependent‑care flexible spending accounts.
• University HSA contributions.
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance.
• Employer‑contributed retirement plans.
• Employee assistance program with counseling sessions at no cost.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.