Asst Professor of Mathematics

About the Job

Mathematics Faculty (Tenure-track, Assistant Professor)

Center for Learning Innovation (CLI) , an interdisciplinary department focused on health sciences at the University of Minnesota Rochester, invites applications for a full‑time tenure‑line faculty position (assistant professor) beginning fall semester 2026. The appointment will be 100% over the nine‑month academic year with responsibilities in research at 45%, teaching at 40%, and service at 15%.

Applicants will develop an active research line in the fields of scholarship of teaching and learning and/or discipline‑based education research. Successful candidates will support student learning in a high‑contact, in‑person teaching model and will work collaboratively and creatively with an established faculty team, teaching first‑year, entry‑level university mathematics and statistics courses for health sciences undergraduate students.

The role is expected to work in‑person in Rochester, Minnesota. This role is not eligible for H‑1B or Green Card sponsorship.

Candidates must have the following minimum qualifications:

• A terminal degree (i.e., PhD) in Mathematics, Math Education, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience and/or interest in teaching statistics
• Demonstrated experience and/or commitment to developing an active research program in the field of the scholarship of teaching and learning and/or disciplinary‑based education
• Demonstrated experience and/or commitment to teaching and student learning of undergraduate students using evidence‑based practices

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience effectively designing and teaching courses at the undergraduate level with evidence‑based practices
• Familiarity with undergraduate health‑science education and/or expertise in a related area
• Work well in interdisciplinary teams
• Embodiment of a highly innovative and collaborative approach to teaching and learning in an interdisciplinary setting
• Knowledge, experience and ongoing commitment to working with underrepresented and diverse students, including people of color, new immigrant populations, Native Americans, people with both visible and invisible disabilities, women, people of various gender and sexual identities and expressions, first‑generation students, and/or students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR), located in downtown Rochester, serves nearly 1,200 students and recently welcomed its largest class ever in fall 2025. Faculty and staff are dedicated to innovative education, student development and applying research to enhance learning every day. With a strong focus on health sciences and student‑centered learning, UMR partners closely with Mayo Clinic and emphasizes research‑driven teaching to meet the evolving demands of the health care industry.

Pay Range: 70,000 - 80,000 (depending on education/qualifications/experience)

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil‑Service & Non‑Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

This position will remain open until filled.

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