Assistant Professor - Mathematics

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Western Carolina University

Department: Mathematics & Computer Science

• 2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
• 2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
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• 2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.

Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire.

Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year.

Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service. WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Western Carolina University is inviting applications for a tenure-track position in Mathematics with a specialization in Secondary Mathematics Education. The position at the rank of Assistant Professor will begin in August 2026. This is a nine-month, academic year position.

• Teach undergraduate methods courses to support the secondary mathematics education program.
• Teach additional service courses offered by the Department.
• Mentor and supervise students during their internship experiences.
• Work with a team of colleagues to recruit and retain secondary mathematics majors as part of an ongoing National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science has 28 full-time 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 typical teaching load averages 9 credit hours per semester. Class enrollments range from 35 in freshman level courses to the teens for upper-level courses.

WCU students are actively engaged in undergraduate research, contests, and extracurricular activities. More information about the department is available hcs.wcu.edu.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have an earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D) in mathematics education, mathematics, or a closely related field of study. This must include at least 18 semester hours of graduate level mathematics content courses from an appropriately accredited institution by August 1, 2026. Demonstrated dedication to teaching, scholarship, and service is expected.

Preference will be given to applicants who have professional experience related to mathematics teaching and…