Minnesota State University Moorhead, Mathematics

Position ID:

3719-APM [#28205, JR0000004305]

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Moorhead, Minnesota 56560, United States of America

Subject Area:

Statistics and Mathematics

Appl Deadline:

2026/03/30 23:59:59 (posted 2026/03/06, listed until 2026/07/30)

Position Description:

Minnesota State University Moorhead Department of Mathematics is seeking applications for a probationary Assistant Professor position beginning August 18, 2026. This position requires teaching undergraduate statistics and mathematics courses at both the service and major level. This position requires knowledge of the actuarial sciences and preparing students for the first few exams as prescribed by the Society of Actuaries. It also requires engagement in appropriate scholarly work, continuing prepartion, and service to university and community.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Teach Statistics and Mathematics Courses. The incumbent would be expected to teach statistics courses that serve actuarial science and data science majors, including courses on probability, statistics, regression, and financial mathematics. • Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs. • Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field. • Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities. • Contribute to student growth and development including student advising. • Engage in service to the University and community. • Support Minnesota State University Moorhead's strategic priority of creating a campus community that is diverse, inclusive, globally aware, and just.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum: • Earned Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics or related field by time of appointment. • Must meet Higher Learning Commission [HLC] faculty credentialing guidelines [e.g. have 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline the faculty is teaching]. • Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching. • Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students of diverse backgrounds, including sensitivity to their needs and concerns

Preferred: • General training in teaching courses in actuarial science (exam P/1 and FM/2) • Having passed Actuarial Exams P/1 and FM/2 • Classroom teaching of university-level courses in lower level mathematics including calculus.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: • The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time. • Official transcript(s) from all degree granting institutions must be provided to the Office of Human Resources prior to first duty day. • Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty organization (IFO) which can be found at https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/ifo-contract.pdf. • In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to Minnesota State College and Universities vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Apply Online: https://www.mnstate.edu/jobs

A complete online application will include: 1. Cover Letter 2. Curriculum Vitae/ Resume 3. Unofficial Transcripts [from all degree granting institutions]

SkillSurvey reference checks are initiated for finalist candidates.

CONTACT INFORMATION Adam M. Goyt Minnesota State University Moorhead MA 375J, Mathematics Department Moorhead, MN 56563 Phone: 218.477.2206 Email: Adam.Goyt@mnstate.edu

The Mathematics Department at Minnesota State University Moorhead offers degrees in Mathematics, Mathematics Educations, Actuarial Science, Data Science, and Mathematics with a Computational Emphasis. The department employs 8 full time faculty, who are dedicated teaching professors and balance their emphasis on excellent teaching with a commitment to scholarly work and service. Our facutly have specialties in Combinatorics, Algebraic Geometry, Partial Differential Equations, Semi-Group Theory, and Secondary and Elementary Mathematics Education. More information can be found at www.mnstate.edu/math.

Minnesota State University Moorhead is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. UNIVERSITY CULTURE The work to support equity-minded campus practices, curriculum, and culture has been happening at Minnesota State colleges and universities for decades. The system-wide goal of Equity 2030 is to eliminate racial graduation disparities by the year 2030. Focusing on an equity gap instead of an achievement gap allows us to frame our work on creating equity-minded practices, pedagogy, curriculum and inclusive communities. At MSUM, we are committed to building our university’s capacity to serve students historically underserved in higher education. Our Core Values (How do we behave?) • Grit We are “scrappy” and resourceful. We have big goals and the tenacity to achieve them. We have the courage to do what’s right. • Humility We’re all on the same team and everyone’s role is important. We seek the best ideas and know they can come from anywhere and anyone in our campus community. We don’t take ourselves too seriously. • Heart We go the extra mile for our students and each other. We are passionate about our purpose. We are fiercely loyal to MSUM.

Aspirational Value (We commit to making this as pervasive as our core values) Diversity and inclusion of people and ideas

“Permission to Play” Values (These are the expectations of membership in our academic community) Integrity and mutual respect in our behavior and interactions

Strategic Anchors (How will we succeed?) We will succeed by: • Focusing relentlessly on student achievement and students’ return on their investment; • Embedding and supporting diversity in every facet of the university; and • Ensuring that MSUM is indispensable to the social, cultural, and economic advancement of Moorhead and the surrounding region.

Strategic Priorities (How will we deliver a student experience that distinguishes MSUM?) • Academic Distinctiveness: We will define the distinctive attributes of our academic experience, building on the strengths that differentiate MSUM regardless of a student’s academic major. • Equity and Inclusion: We will continue to build our organizational capacity to achieve equitable educational outcomes for all students, recognizing that achieving equity will require changing our systems, policies, practices, assumptions, and campus climate. • Community Engagement: We will build community partnerships that strengthen and sustain our academic programs, enhance students’ educational experiences, and meet important community needs. ACADEMICS Our professional programs are grounded in the liberal arts, designed to provide a broad base of knowledge and cultural themes. • 128 majors, emphases, and options • 73 undergraduate majors • 55 emphases and options • 12 pre-professional programs • 15 graduate degrees • 40 graduate and undergraduate certificates • 26 areas of teacher licensure preparation OUR STUDENTS • 4,679 Total Enrollment (3,720 undergraduates), Fall 2022 30th day • 64.3% Female • 35.1% Male • 15.3% Students of color • 3.0% International THE COMMUNITY Moorhead, Minn. and Fargo and West Fargo, N.D. are central to a thriving regional center with a population of 249,974 and growing for the Metropolitan Statistical Area. Higher education is a major community enterprise, with more than 30,000 students contributing to an atmosphere rich in arts, culture, sports, and social activities. The communities enjoy a major concert venue; university, independent and community theatres; symphony orchestra; jazz concerts; annual film festivals; civic opera; art galleries and museums; and numerous family attractions and events. Unemployment rates for Minnesota and North Dakota hover around 2.1% (07/2023), below the national average of 3.7% (07/2023). The average one-way commute in Fargo is 16 minutes, shorter than the U.S. average of 26 minutes.

Moorhead public schools serve more than 7,400 students (2022) in an area recognized for superior student academic achievement and far-reaching extracurricular activities. Minnesota ranks 2nd nationally in the percentage of its population (aged 25 to 64) with an associate degree or higher (50%).

Fargo’s Hector International Airport is served by Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier and United to these cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando International, Orlando-Sanford, Phoenix-Mesa, Phoenix-Sky Harbor and St. Pete-Clearwater.

The Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo community is among the best places in the country to live, work, attend school and conduct business. Recent community accolades: • Top 50 Best Places to Live (Livability, 2022) • #30 Best Places to Raise a Family (Fortune, 2023) • #1 in lowest unemployment (ZipRecruiter, 2023) • Top 30 Best Cities to Start a Career (WalletHub, 2023) • #5 Best Place to Start a Business (Livability 2023) • Top 25 Best Places to Retire (Forbes, 2023) • #1 out of 100 cities for lowest crime rate, low unemployment, short commutes (Self Magazine, 2023) EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NONDISCRIMINATION Minnesota State University Moorhead is committed to a policy of equal opportunity nondiscrimination in employment and education. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, and marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by the law is prohibited. Inquiries regarding compliance should be referred to the Human Resources Office, OW 214, 218.477.2721 (Voice).

REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION It is the policy of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to provide reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities when such accommodations are directly related to competing for a job on an equal basis. Applicants having special needs which require accommodation should contact the Human Resources Affirmative Action Officer, Owens 214, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, Minnesota 56563, 218.477.2157 (Voice). For TTY communications, contact the Minnesota Relay Service at 1.800.627.3529.

AVAILABILITY OF MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD ANNUAL CRIME REPORT Minnesota State University Moorhead Annual Security Report is directly available at: https://www.mnstate.edu/publicsafety/crimereports.aspx or through our website at: https://www.mnstate.edu/publicsafety. All prospective students, employees, and visitors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the information and policies contained in the report. The report contains statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Minnesota State University Moorhead; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a free copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at 218.477.2449.

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Contact: Adam Goyt, 218.477.2206

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: 1104 7th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56563

Web Page: https://www.mnstate.edu/math