Assistant Professor

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a doctoral program, and master's programs in mathematics and mathematical finance. The department also offers a variety of undergraduate concentrations leading to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in mathematics.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: https://provost.charlotte.edu/academic-budget-hr/academic-personnel-procedures-handbook/

Duties primarily include establishing and maintaining an active research program in mathematics and seek external funding; Teaching undergraduate and graduate (master's and doctoral level) courses; Providing service to the department, the university, and the profession.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred qualifications include research and teaching experience in mathematics; a strong research interest in algebra; evidence of potential to obtain external funding.

We seek candidates whose research is in pure mathematics with a focus in algebra. A doctoral degree in mathematics or a related discipline is required.

Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu (position number: 002830) and must include a letter of interest that addresses the requirements for the position; a curriculum vitae; a statement of research plans (part of which must be a statement indicating previous experience); a statement of teaching experience, philosophy, and interests; copies (either official or unofficial) of graduate transcripts; and at least three (3) professional references. The professional reference letters, at least one of which should address the teaching experience of the candidate, must be emailed to Jennifer Agostini (jagostini@charlotte.edu). Evaluation of applications will commence on January 13, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. For further inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Taufiquar Khan (tkhan13@charlotte.edu), Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

The University of North Carolina is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.

Hiring is subject to budget availability.

Dr. Taufiquar Khan
tkhan13@charlotte.edu