Open Rank - Teaching Position

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 mathematics education and actuarial statistics concentrations) and mathematical finance), and offers a variety of undergraduate concentrations leading to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in mathematics.

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 Non-Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate teaching goals.

Teaching - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, and grading student work.

If conducting or supporting research is an element of the work required in this position, then the following statement is applicable: 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.

Duties primarily include teaching four mathematics/statistics courses each semester; Supporting the mission and future growth of the actuarial program; Providing service to the department, University, and the profession.

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

Preferred qualifications include experience teaching mathematics and statistics at the college level; the ability to teach upper-level mathematics/statistics classes; Experience in curriculum/pedagogy development, including active and adaptive learning; Experience in teaching probability, statistics, and/or actuarial courses. Having passed actuarial exams or industry experience is preferred; Experience in teaching students from a variety of backgrounds.

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The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for an open-rank teaching faculty position at the rank of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor, to begin on August 16, 2027. The appointment rank will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications, teaching experience, and professional accomplishments. This is a nine-month appointment, initially for a three-year term, with the possibility of renewal. With 59 primary faculty members, more than 250 undergraduate majors, 70 graduate students, a master's program with several concentrations, and a robust Ph.D. program, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics remains one of the largest and most diverse departments in the Klein College of Science.

The department is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in actuarial science and/or probability and statistics who can contribute to undergraduate instruction and support the continued development of these areas within the department. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and an ability to engage students across a range of mathematical and statistical disciplines. Preference will be given to candidates who can contribute to teaching courses in actuarial science, probability, and/or statistics, while also supporting the broader instructional needs of the department.

Required qualifications include a Master's degree or equivalent in mathematics, statistics, or a related area (Lecturer track) or a doctoral degree in mathematics, statistics, or a related area (Teaching Professor track) and a commitment to excellence in teaching students, from a variety of backgrounds, at the undergraduate level.

Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu (position number: 002827) and must include a letter of interest that addresses the requirements for the position; a curriculum vitae; and a statement that addresses teaching experience, teaching philosophy, and interests/career goals. Applicants are encouraged to highlight their experience, qualifications, and interest in teaching actuarial science, probability, and/or statistics courses, as applicable.

Please provide information regarding prior teaching or other experience(s) that have tangibly promoted math education for students from a variety of backgrounds. Applicants must include copies (either official or unofficial) of graduate transcripts and also arrange to have three letters of reference on appropriate letterhead stationery forwarded in PDF format via email to Ms. Jennifer Agostini (jbagby1@charlotte.edu) with Math Open Rank Teaching Professor or Lecturer, Senior Lecturer Position Reference in the subject line.

Evaluations of applications will commence on December 1, 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