"Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - 251067 and 251075"

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - 251067 and 251075

Western Carolina University

Department: Mathematics & Computer Science

About WCU:

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including:
2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC systems 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.

Position Summary:

The primary location of this position is the Cullowhee, NC campus.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Western Carolina University is seeking applications for a one-academic year, Visiting Assistant Professor or fixed-term Instructor of Mathematics for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. This is a nine-month position with the potential for summer teaching.

The successful candidate should have an MS or PhD in mathematics, statistics, or a relevant field at the time of hire, including 18 semester hours of graduate coursework in mathematics, from an appropriately accredited institution. Applications must be submitted online at http://jobs.wcu.edu and include 1) a cover letter which specifically addresses the candidates interest in, and fit with, the position; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the screening stage) 4) a statement of teaching experience and philosophy; 5) contact information for 4 references. Evidence of excellent teaching and versatility in teaching lower division mathematics courses is preferred.

Duties include teaching 12 credit hours each semester in mathematics and/or statistics at the undergraduate level as well as departmental or institutional service. Delivery of these courses may be face-to-face, hybrid, or online.

Applications received by March 31, 2025 will receive full consideration, and screening of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position:

Minimum Qualifications:

For Visiting Assistant Professor: PhD in mathematics, statistics, or a relevant field at the time of hire, from an appropriately accredited institution.

For Instructor: Masters degree, including 18 semester hours of graduate coursework in mathematics, from an appropriately accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

Evidence of excellent teaching and versatility in teaching lower division mathematics courses is preferred.

Position Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to give careful consideration to all applicants we request that you follow the guidelines below carefully. NO HARD COPY NOR EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIALS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Required Materials (to be uploaded):
1. A cover letter which specifically addresses the candidates interest in, and alignment with, the position.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the screening stage).
4. A statement of teaching experience and philosophy.
5. A listing containing the full contact information for at least three professional references.

For questions or additional information, please contact John Wagaman at jcwagaman@email.wcu.edu