What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant Professor of Mathematical Science position at Appalachian State University?
Posting Details
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Position Title Teaching Assistant Professor of Mathematical Science
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank Teaching Assistant Professor
Position Number 096631 and 065641
VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department Mathematical Sciences - 250500
Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Math (or a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a closely related field
Candidates who are ABD at the time of application will be considered, but a candidate hired without degree in hand by July 1 would be hired at reduced rank and salary.
Areas Of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
The Department of Mathematical Science at Appalachian State University invites applications for a nine-month, full-time, non-tenure track appointment (with full benefits) in Math at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor to begin August 2026. We seek a broadly trained mathematician who is passionate about teaching at the undergraduate level.
License/Certification Required
N/A
Description Of The Department Or Unit
The Department of Mathematical Sciences promotes intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a culture of learning in a supportive environment that encourages faculty to actively engage in teaching, scholarship, and service in the pursuit of student excellence. The department consists of 31 tenured or tenure-track faculty as well as more than 30 full-time and part-time non-tenure-track faculty. The department offers a B.S. degree in actuarial science and in mathematics with a choice of concentrations, including statistics, secondary mathematics education, business, life sciences, physical sciences, and computation. An undergraduate certificate in sports analytics is also available. The department offers an M.A. with concentrations in either college teaching or secondary education. Over the last ten years, the department has graduated 55 undergraduate and 10 graduate majors each year on average.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Teaching Assistant Professor will teach 9 hours of courses per semester in areas of the mathematical sciences and will collaborate in developing and advancing a research agenda with others in the department. Faculty may participate in departmental service that is chosen in consultation with the chair and that supports the Teaching Assistant Professor’s professional development goals.
Type of Position Full Time Position
Appointment Type 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year 9
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire 08/01/2026
Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration: ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below)
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
Applicants should feel free to reach out to the search committee chair Mark Ginn (ginnmc@appstate.edu) with any questions about the position or questions throughout the application process.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date 04/09/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 04/23/2026
Search Chair Name Mark Ginn
Search Chair Email ginnmc@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53602
Posting Number FA00569P
Request to Recruit
Position Title Teaching Assistant Professor of Mathematical Science
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank Teaching Assistant Professor
Position Number 096631 and 065641
VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department Mathematical Sciences - 250500
Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Math (or a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a closely related field
Candidates who are ABD at the time of application will be considered, but a candidate hired without degree in hand by July 1 would be hired at reduced rank and salary.
Areas Of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
The Department of Mathematical Science at Appalachian State University invites applications for a nine-month, full-time, non-tenure track appointment (with full benefits) in Math at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor to begin August 2026. We seek a broadly trained mathematician who is passionate about teaching at the undergraduate level.
License/Certification Required
N/A
Description Of The Department Or Unit
The Department of Mathematical Sciences promotes intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a culture of learning in a supportive environment that encourages faculty to actively engage in teaching, scholarship, and service in the pursuit of student excellence. The department consists of 31 tenured or tenure-track faculty as well as more than 30 full-time and part-time non-tenure-track faculty. The department offers a B.S. degree in actuarial science and in mathematics with a choice of concentrations, including statistics, secondary mathematics education, business, life sciences, physical sciences, and computation. An undergraduate certificate in sports analytics is also available. The department offers an M.A. with concentrations in either college teaching or secondary education. Over the last ten years, the department has graduated 55 undergraduate and 10 graduate majors each year on average.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Teaching Assistant Professor will teach 9 hours of courses per semester in areas of the mathematical sciences and will collaborate in developing and advancing a research agenda with others in the department. Faculty may participate in departmental service that is chosen in consultation with the chair and that supports the Teaching Assistant Professor’s professional development goals.
Type of Position Full Time Position
Appointment Type 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year 9
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire 08/01/2026
Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration: ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below)
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
- Cover letter (2 pages maximum) delineating your interests, qualifications, and teaching approach.
- Curriculum vitae; which includes a list of three references with contact information.
- Unofficial transcripts for the highest degree earned or in progress. (non-password protected)
Applicants should feel free to reach out to the search committee chair Mark Ginn (ginnmc@appstate.edu) with any questions about the position or questions throughout the application process.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date 04/09/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 04/23/2026
Search Chair Name Mark Ginn
Search Chair Email ginnmc@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53602
Posting Number FA00569P