Assistant Professor of Mathematics (Non-Tenure)

Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a dedicated Assistant Professor of Mathematics to join its dynamic faculty. This role involves teaching, advising students, and engaging in research within a supportive environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and a commitment to academic excellence. With opportunities for professional development and community involvement, this position is ideal for those passionate about shaping future mathematicians. Join a forward-thinking university committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative educational experience.

Benefits

Health Care

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Tuition Remission

Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate (or ABD) in Mathematics required.
• At least 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach twelve credit hours of coursework in Mathematics.
• Hold 10 office hours per week for student support.
• Engage in scholarship, publishing, and research.

Skills

Teaching

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Research in Mathematics

Education

Doctorate in Mathematics

18 Graduate Semester Hours in Related Discipline

Job description

Salary : $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually
Location : Charlotte
Job Type: Full Time Faculty
Job Number: 202500016
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Computer Science, Engineering & Mathematics/STEM
Opening Date: 03/17/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Responsibilities
This is a non-tenure track appointment beginning August 2025.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The Assistant Professor of Mathematicsisexpectedto: (1) be a high-quality teacher and advisor with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, (2) have an understanding of the curriculum, and (3) be engaged in scholarship, publishing, and research in Mathematics. The Assistant Professor of Mathematics reports to the Chair of the Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Assistant Professor of Mathematics is responsible for: (1) teaching twelve credit hours of coursework in Mathematics or any discipline for which they are credentialed after the Department Chair and College Dean review their graduate transcripts, (2)meeting all their assigned classes regularly for the full class period during their scheduled meeting times, canceling class only according to University guidelines, and (3) holding 10 Office Hours per week, with five hours being regularly scheduled while the remaining five hours may be offered by appointment. All faculty are expected to teach courses both in and not in the Mathematics degree program according to departmental needs.

Serve on University committees or offices, as allowed by tenure status, i.e. non-tenure track, tenure-track, tenured.

Attend regularly, all program, department, college, and faculty meetings.

Maintain accurate records of class attendance and performance in all courses as necessary, and report non-attendance to the Registrar as requested per the Provost.

Support proper assessment of all associated programs, including major degree programs and Liberal Studies.

Assign course grades in keeping with University guidelines and provide midterm and final grades on the date and time assigned.

Attend University functions, e.g.Founder's Day, Commencement, and any other University convocations.

Participate in University-sponsored faculty development programs, such as workshops, conferences, and technology professional development workshops.

Follow all classroom procedures as described in The Faculty Handbook and provide proper and timely feedback on student assignments.

Conduct research as defined by University guidelines.

Participate in community activities as part of the University service commitment.

Participate in professional organizations as part of faculty development.

Seek to support University curricula and programs through grant writing.

Maintain University guidelines of professional conduct in the classroom and on other occasions with students and other members of the University community.

Participate in student and faculty evaluation procedures.

Qualifications
Earned Doctorate (or ABD) in Mathematics.If the earned degree is in a closely related discipline, the faculty must have at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or documented justifiable scholarly and professional experience in the discipline certified by the respective College Dean.

Supplemental Information
Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Files to be submitted are 1) Letter of Application; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy; 4) Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended (official transcripts will be required of all finalists); 5) Three signed Letters of Recommendation on letterhead from individuals familiar with the candidate's teaching abilities are also required. Send letters of recommendation to [e-mail].
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Health Insurance Plans
The University offers two PPO Plans, one being a High Deductible Health Plan that are administrated by Healthgram and utilizes the Great West Health (GWH)-Cigna PPO network. A Wellness Premium discount is available to those that participate. A full vision benefit is included. Health insurance coverage becomes effective on the 61st day of employment.

Dental Insurance
The University offers dental coverage through Delta Dental of North Carolina. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.

Life Insurance
The University provides a group term life insurance policy through The Standard with a value of one times the annual salary. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.

Long-term Disability Insurance
The University provides each full-time employee with group long-term disability insurance through The Standard. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.

Supplemental Policies
Supplemental life insurance and short-term disability, accident and cancer policies are available through Colonial and Aflac. Premiums for these individual policies may be paid through payroll deduction.

Retirement
To assist faculty and staff to plan for their retirement, Johnson C. Smith University provides a 403 (b) retirement plan utilizing TIAA that allows for supplemental and matching contributions. Enrollment in this plan is not automatic. Employees may elect a percentage towards supplemental contributions immediately. Eligible employees are required to contribute in order to receive the University's match after 1 year of service. The University will match contributions on a dollar for dollar basis up to a maximum of 5% for eligible employees.

Sick Leave
Faculty and non-academic personnel accrue one paid day of sick leave for each month of employment the calendar year. Accrued but unused sick leave may be accumulated and carried over from year to year, up to a maximum of 60 days. Sick leave may be taken for the employee's personal illness, medical appointments or the illness of a parent, child or spouse.

Vacation Leave
Non-academic personnel earn one paid day of vacation leave for each month of employment during the calendar year. Administrative Officers and Non-academic personnel may accrue a maximum of 20 vacation leave days.

Bereavement Leave
Non-academic personnel will be granted up to three days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member.

Other Leaves of Absence & Holidays
Other leaves of absence including sabbaticals, leave for military and jury duty, educational and Family/Medical Leave are available for eligible employees. The University is closed in observance of 13 holidays.

Tuition Remission
Full-time employees who have completed six months of continuous service are eligible to enroll in a maximum of three semester hours at Johnson C. Smith University and will receive a discount of one-half of the tuition cost. If an employee qualifies for tuition remission, the dependent children of that employee may also receive the tuition discount for up to 18 credit hours. Through the Council of Independent Colleges Consortium employees and their dependents may also be eligible for a full tuition waiver at one of over one hundred participating consortium schools.

HealthPlex and Wellness Programs
The grant-funded facility is available to all employees during the hours of operation and a coordinator is on duty to train employees to properly operate the equipment and get the most out of their workout routine. The University also sponsors a variety of Wellness programs throughout the year for faculty, staff and students.

Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help employees and their immediate family members who are troubled by marital, financial, and emotional and substance abuse and other problems. Services provided through the EAP are strictly confidential and free of charge. University EAP services are provided through Atrium Health and The Standard.
01

Do you have at least 18 graduate semester hours in mathematics or a related field?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Salary : $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually
Location : Charlotte
Job Type: Full Time Faculty
Job Number: 202500016
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Computer Science, Engineering & Mathematics/STEM
Opening Date: 03/17/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Responsibilities
This is a non-tenure track appointment beginning August 2025.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The Assistant Professor of Mathematicsisexpectedto: (1) be a high-quality teacher and advisor with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, (2) have an understanding of the curriculum, and (3) be engaged in scholarship, publishing, and research in Mathematics. The Assistant Professor of Mathematics reports to the Chair of the Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Assistant Professor of Mathematics is responsible for: (1) teaching twelve credit hours of coursework in Mathematics or any discipline for which they are credentialed after the Department Chair and College Dean review their graduate transcripts, (2)meeting all their assigned classes regularly for the full class period during their scheduled meeting times, canceling class only according to University guidelines, and (3) holding 10 Office Hours per week, with five hours being regularly scheduled while the remaining five hours may be offered by appointment. All faculty are expected to teach courses both in and not in the Mathematics degree program according to departmental needs.

Serve on University committees or offices, as allowed by tenure status, i.e. non-tenure track, tenure-track, tenured.

Attend regularly, all program, department, college, and faculty meetings.

Maintain accurate records of class attendance and performance in all courses as necessary, and report non-attendance to the Registrar as requested per the Provost.

Support proper assessment of all associated programs, including major degree programs and Liberal Studies.

Assign course grades in keeping with University guidelines and provide midterm and final grades on the date and time assigned.

Attend University functions, e.g.Founder's Day, Commencement, and any other University convocations.

Participate in University-sponsored faculty development programs, such as workshops, conferences, and technology professional development workshops.

Follow all classroom procedures as described in The Faculty Handbook and provide proper and timely feedback on student assignments.

Conduct research as defined by University guidelines.

Participate in community activities as part of the University service commitment.

Participate in professional organizations as part of faculty development.

Seek to support University curricula and programs through grant writing.

Maintain University guidelines of professional conduct in the classroom and on other occasions with students and other members of the University community.

Participate in student and faculty evaluation procedures.

Qualifications
Earned Doctorate (or ABD) in Mathematics.If the earned degree is in a closely related discipline, the faculty must have at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or documented justifiable scholarly and professional experience in the discipline certified by the respective College Dean.

Supplemental Information
Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Files to be submitted are 1) Letter of Application; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy; 4) Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended (official transcripts will be required of all finalists); 5) Three signed Letters of Recommendation on letterhead from individuals familiar with the candidate's teaching abilities are also required. Send letters of recommendation to [e-mail].
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Health Insurance Plans
The University offers two PPO Plans, one being a High Deductible Health Plan that are administrated by Healthgram and utilizes the Great West Health (GWH)-Cigna PPO network. A Wellness Premium discount is available to those that participate. A full vision benefit is included. Health insurance coverage becomes effective on the 61st day of employment.

Dental Insurance
The University offers dental coverage through Delta Dental of North Carolina. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.

Life Insurance
The University provides a group term life insurance policy through The Standard with a value of one times the annual salary. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.

Long-term Disability Insurance
The University provides each full-time employee with group long-term disability insurance through The Standard. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.

Supplemental Policies
Supplemental life insurance and short-term disability, accident and cancer policies are available through Colonial and Aflac. Premiums for these individual policies may be paid through payroll deduction.

Retirement
To assist faculty and staff to plan for their retirement, Johnson C. Smith University provides a 403 (b) retirement plan utilizing TIAA that allows for supplemental and matching contributions. Enrollment in this plan is not automatic. Employees may elect a percentage towards supplemental contributions immediately. Eligible employees are required to contribute in order to receive the University's match after 1 year of service. The University will match contributions on a dollar for dollar basis up to a maximum of 5% for eligible employees.

Sick Leave
Faculty and non-academic personnel accrue one paid day of sick leave for each month of employment the calendar year. Accrued but unused sick leave may be accumulated and carried over from year to year, up to a maximum of 60 days. Sick leave may be taken for the employee's personal illness, medical appointments or the illness of a parent, child or spouse.

Vacation Leave
Non-academic personnel earn one paid day of vacation leave for each month of employment during the calendar year. Administrative Officers and Non-academic personnel may accrue a maximum of 20 vacation leave days.

Bereavement Leave
Non-academic personnel will be granted up to three days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member.

Other Leaves of Absence & Holidays
Other leaves of absence including sabbaticals, leave for military and jury duty, educational and Family/Medical Leave are available for eligible employees. The University is closed in observance of 13 holidays.

Tuition Remission
Full-time employees who have completed six months of continuous service are eligible to enroll in a maximum of three semester hours at Johnson C. Smith University and will receive a discount of one-half of the tuition cost. If an employee qualifies for tuition remission, the dependent children of that employee may also receive the tuition discount for up to 18 credit hours. Through the Council of Independent Colleges Consortium employees and their dependents may also be eligible for a full tuition waiver at one of over one hundred participating consortium schools.

HealthPlex and Wellness Programs
The grant-funded facility is available to all employees during the hours of operation and a coordinator is on duty to train employees to properly operate the equipment and get the most out of their workout routine. The University also sponsors a variety of Wellness programs throughout the year for faculty, staff and students.

Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help employees and their immediate family members who are troubled by marital, financial, and emotional and substance abuse and other problems. Services provided through the EAP are strictly confidential and free of charge. University EAP services are provided through Atrium Health and The Standard.
01

Do you have at least 18 graduate semester hours in mathematics or a related field?

• Yes
• No

Required Question