Visiting Instructor of Mathematics and Statistics

Department

Mathematics & Statistics, Chair

Compensation

Negotiable

General Description / Primary Purpose

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is seeking a 9-month, non-tenure earning, Visiting Instructor of Mathematics & Statistics. Position responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours per semester. This position will be a 1-year appointment with a 9-month contract. Successful candidates must have a strong interest and ability in teaching undergraduate courses such as introduction to mathematics, statistics, and upper division courses based upon the candidate’s expertise.

Job Functions

• Teaching 12 credit hours per semester

• Teaching undergraduate courses such as introduction to mathematics, statistics, and upper division courses based upon the candidate’s expertise

Marginal Functions

• No marginal functions identified in the current job description content

Supervisor

• This position will report to the Department Chair

Working Hours

• Varies

Supervision Exercised

• This is not a supervisory role

Required Licensure

• N/A

Anticipated Start Date

• The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026

Required Qualifications

• Applicants should have at least a master’s in mathematics, Statistics, Mathematical Education, or related area, with at least 18 graduate credits hours in mathematics or Statistics

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Successful candidates must have a strong interest and ability in teaching undergraduate courses such as introduction to mathematics, statistics, and upper division courses based upon the candidate’s expertise

Additional Application Materials Required

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:

• Current curriculum vitae

• Cover letter

• A brief statement of teaching philosophy

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

• Passport (all pages including blank pages)

• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Application Review Date

• Initial review of applications will begin immediately

Job Posting Close Date

• Open until filled

How to Apply

Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Richard Patterson at 904-620-3717 or rpatters@unf.edu

About the Department

The Mathematics and Statistics Department strives to instill in our students with an appreciation for the power of mathematics and statistics, as well as a desire to be lifelong learners. Faculty are actively engaged in scholarship, students have opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities, and the department strives for excellence. For more information about the department of Mathematics and Statistics visit: https://www.unf.edu/coas/math-stat/index.html.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

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