Assistant Professor

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a doctoral program with concentrations in applied mathematics and statistics. The department also offers two master's programs in mathematics (including a mathematics education concentration) and mathematical finance, and offers a variety of undergraduate concentrations leading to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in mathematics. With close to 59 primary faculty members, more than 250 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate students, the Department remains one of the largest and most diverse departments in the Klein College of Science.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
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This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate's or the university's eligibility for federal funding.

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Duties primarily include establishing and maintaining an active research program in mathematics education; Seeking external funding; Teaching undergraduate courses for K-12 pre-service teachers, especially methods courses for middle and secondary pre-service teachers; Teaching graduate courses for the master's and doctoral programs; Providing service to the department, the university, and the profession.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred qualifications include K-16 teaching experience or equivalent teaching experience and evidence of potential to obtain external funding.

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The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education starting August 16, 2027. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a doctoral program with concentrations in applied mathematics and statistics. The department also offers two master's programs in mathematics (including a mathematics education concentration) and mathematical finance, and offers a variety of undergraduate concentrations leading to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in mathematics. With close to 59 primary faculty members, more than 250 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate students, the Department remains one of the largest and most diverse departments in the Klein College of Science. Currently, the department is home to four tenure-track and two full-time non-tenure track faculty in mathematics education. These faculty teach courses within the department and advise students in both the master's program and the Ph.D. program in Curriculum and Instruction (with a concentration in Mathematics Education) in the Cato College of Education. They regularly interact with colleagues in the Cato College of Education and the Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education ( CSTEM).

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics seeks to recruit and retain top talent as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for students regardless of their background or entry pathway into the university.

Required qualifications include a doctoral degree in mathematics education, or equivalent, at least 18 hours of graduate mathematics or statistics content coursework or equivalent, demonstrated expertise in mathematics education, a commitment to establishing a productive, externally funded research program, and a commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels to a student body with varied backgrounds.

Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu (position number: 006508) and must include a letter of interest that addresses the requirements for the position; a curriculum vitae; a statement of research plans (part of which must be a statement indicating previous experience); a statement of teaching experience, philosophy, and interests; a summary of your anticipated major Equipment, Facilities and Space needs; copies (either official or unofficial) of graduate transcripts; and contact information for at least three (3) professional references (at least one of the referees should address the teaching experience of the candidate). Evaluations of applications will commence on December 18, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.

Taufiquar Khan
tkhan13@charlotte.edu