Director of Resource Center

About the Job

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 & Responsibilities

• Coordinating staffing in the Quantitative Resource Center
• Oversight of math placement
• Liaising with other departments and colleges
• Mentoring learning assistants, and teaching assistants
• Teaching, including developing and teaching courses (in coordination with other faculty members)
• Demonstrating high command of the subject matter
• Having well organized course plans and delivering courses clearly to students
• Helping students fulfill their academic needs
• Assessment and grading
• Holding office hours

Qualifications

• Necessary Qualifications: 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: 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.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $52,000.00 - $56,000.00; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A 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

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

How To Apply

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.

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.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) is proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).