Assistant Professor in Mathematics

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Mathematics at the University of North Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Mathematics on the Dahlonega campus beginning in August 2027. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in statistics or data science; the position includes full benefits and a focus on teaching and scholarly activity.

This role requires a dedicated teacher-scholar with the ability to engage students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to service

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics, statistics or closely related field required at appointment time.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching is essential.
• Service and scholarly activities are expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach a total of twenty-four credit hours per academic year (August–May).
• Engage in service and scholarly activities.
• Contribute to departmental goals and student mentorship.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Service and scholarly activities

Data analysis

Education

Doctorate in Mathematics, Statistics or related field

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Professor in Mathematics
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 304417

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The Department of Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track position in Mathematics on the Dahlonega campus at the Assistant Professor level beginning in August 2027. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate expertise in statistics or data science. This is a full-time tenure-track position with benefits.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the USG Service Desk at [phone] or [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• The faculty member will be expected to teach a total of twenty-four credit hours per academic year (August to May) and to engage in service and scholarly activities.

Required Qualifications

• A doctorate in mathematics, statistics or another closely related field is required at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching is essential.
• Service and scholarly activities are expected.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Transcripts, and Teaching Philosophy
• Contact information for three professional references

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affine Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.