Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education, Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related mathematical field by the date of appointment. A Master’s Degree in Mathematics or its equivalent is required. Demonstrated dedication to undergraduate education, scholarship, and service is expected. Preference will be given to applicants who have teaching, research, or other professional experience directly related to mathematics teaching and learning at the post-secondary or secondary level. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applications received before December 11th, 2021 will receive full consideration.

About the Mathematics and Computer Science Department at WCU: The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science has 18 tenure-line faculty and supports undergraduate programs in mathematics, mathematics education, and computer science. The mathematics program has concentrations in actuarial science, applied mathematics, data science, mathematics education and traditional mathematics. The Department is home to the North Carolina Network of Math Teachers’ Circles and is actively seeking external funding to enhance pre-service teacher recruitment. The typical teaching load is 3-3. Class enrollments range from 40 in lower-level courses to the teens for upper-level courses. Mathematics Education faculty also supervise interns in secondary public-school settings. Students are actively engaged in undergraduate research, contests, and extracurricular activities. More information about the department is available at: https://www.wcu.edu/learn/departments-schools-colleges/cas/science-and-math/mathcsdept/index.aspx