University of Minnesota-Duluth, Mathematics and Statistics

Position ID:

1924-UMDDIRREC [#28398, 373632]

Position Title:

Director of Resource Center

Position Type:

Non-regular rank faculty

Position Location:

Duluth, Minnesota 55812, United States of America

Subject Areas:

quantitative math, mathematics and statistics

Appl Deadline:

2026/05/12 23:59:59 (posted 2026/05/05, listed until 2026/08/07)

Position Description:

The Mathematics and Statistics Department at the University of Minnesota Duluth invites applications for a full-time term faculty position to serve as the Director of the new Quantitative Resource Center. This is a non-tenure-track appointment to start fall semester starting August 24, 2026.

Candidates will be considered for the rank Teaching Assistant Professor or Instructor, determined by qualifications. A Ph.D. is required for the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor (9403T) and a master’s degree is required for the rank of Instructor (9404).

Duties include coordinating staffing in the Quantitative Resource Center, overseeing math placement, liaising with other departments and colleges, and mentoring learning assistants, and teaching assistants. This position also involves teaching, and applicants are expected to teach a wide range of mathematics and/or statistics courses. Candidates should show evidence of teaching excellence and demonstrate a commitment to working with a diverse student population.

For more information email kpete@d.umn.edu.

Duties & Responsibilities include teaching (approximately 50%), directorial duties (approximately 40%) and service (approximately 10%). Directorial duties include coordinating staffing, overseeing math placement, mentoring student assistants, and liaising with other departments and colleges. Teaching duties include the following: develop and teach courses (in coordination with other faculty members), demonstrate high command of the subject matter, have well organized course plans and deliver courses clearly to students, help students fulfill their academic needs, assessment and grading, and hold office hours. Service duties include meeting attendance, committee work as well as other service and outreach activities.

Necessary qualifications include a master’s (9404) or Ph.D. (9403) in statistics, mathematics, or related field awarded by the time of appointment from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications include previous teaching experience at the collegiate level (such as teaching assistant experience) to a diverse group of students, previous experience administering academic support, evidence of effective teaching, evidence of scholarship in mathematics or statistics education, and effective written and oral communication skills appropriate to the position. A Ph.D. credential is preferred.

Applications must be submitted online. To apply, go to https://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs and search for job ID 373632. First, submit the application with a cover letter and CV/resume in PDF format. Then return to the “My Job Applications” page to attach the additional documents, also in pdf format. Complete applications include the online application, cover letter, resume/CV and additional attachments as follows: (1) statement of teaching philosophy and (2) current contact information for three professional references. Even if you provide this information within the application, you must also attach each requested additional document. Please do not miss this important step in the application process. Applications missing any of these documents may not be reviewed.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or contact a University of Minnesota Access Consultant at (612) 624-3316.

Review of applications will begin May 12, 2026 and continue until filled.

The University of Minnesota Duluth campus is part of the University of Minnesota public university system and is the second largest research university within the U of M system. UMD is a comprehensive university of about 11,000 students. Duluth is the largest city in northern Minnesota and part of the Twin Ports metropolitan area (Duluth, MN and Superior, WI). A dynamic city situated on the hilly shores at the western tip of Lake Superior, Duluth was named Outdoor magazine’s Best Outdoors Town, celebrating its access to the outdoors and to Lake Superior—the largest freshwater lake on earth by area. The Twin Ports area hosts four colleges and universities, two major hospitals, many retail and manufacturing companies, and the largest commercial port on the Great Lakes. Duluth is home to hundreds of miles of biking, hiking, and skiing trails, including the Superior Hiking Trail, a 300+ mile trail intersecting Duluth, and the Duluth Traverse, an 85-mile multi-use biking and hiking trail stretching across town. In addition to the outdoors, the Twin Ports area has vibrant music, arts, crafts, and craft brewing scenes, and a variety of award-winning restaurants. Duluth offers affordable housing, an absence of appreciable traffic, and mixes its historic feel with a dynamic urban economy and many cultural offerings.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org right now. Please apply at https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/373632 .

Contact: Dr. Kate Petersen

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: UMD
140 Solon Campus Center
1117 University Dr
Duluth MN 55812

Web Page: www.d.umn.edu/math