Non-Tenure-Track, Visiting Assistant Professor; Mathematics
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Florence, Alabama
Job Type
Faculty
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Mathematics
Opening Date
05/07/2026
FLSA
Exempt
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate's education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information, is not available for most faculty positions.
Description
The Department of Mathematics at the University of North Alabama invites applications for a full-time, one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Mathematics, with an emphasis in Statistics, beginning August 2026. Applicants must hold a PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematics Education, or a related field by August 2026. Salary is commensurate with degree and experience. The University of North Alabama Department of Mathematics offers BA, BS, and MS degrees in Mathematics. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Essential Job Duties
Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses ranging from beginning to advanced levels. The regular teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The primary responsibility of this position is high-quality instruction in both in-person and online formats.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematics Education, or a related field by August 2026. Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, including effective student engagement and support. Candidates should be familiar with current trends in mathematics education, including the use of instructional technology, and should have experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS). The successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty and contribute to a positive learning environment. This is a one-year visiting position with limited service expectations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To view the complete job posting and/or apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at link. Applications will only be accepted via this system. Please be prepared to upload at the time of application a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, and student evaluations (upload as Other Document), as well as provide contact information for at least three academic/professional references. Transcripts are ALSO required.
Transcripts for the highest degree attained are required. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, a transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to employment@una.edu. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of "Issued to Student", or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. If you attended UNA, please click here to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your UNA transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate before the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process.
For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.
UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.
Faculty Benefit Summary
For more details regarding each benefit listed below, please visit the HR website at https://www.una.edu/humanresources/benefits or click on the links below. The benefits premiums listed below are effective March 1, 2026.
Health Insurance
UNA has a fully-insured group health insurance program with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama, which includes medical, prescription drug, vision, psychiatric, and substance abuse benefits for full-time university employees, and their eligible dependents. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health/Vision/RX - Monthly Premiums
Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium
Employee $0.00 $728.36 $728.36
+Child(ren) $423.42 $778.36 $1,201.78
+Spouse $678.36 $778.36 $1,456.72
+Spouse & Child(ren) $786.88 $778.36 $1,565.24
Dental Insurance
UNA also provides dental coverage through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Dental - Monthly Premiums
Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium
Employee $0.00 $29.61 $29.61
Family $39.07 $29.61 $68.68
Life Insurance
UNA provides all eligible employees with basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. The basic life coverage level is 1.5 times the covered employees annual base salary with a maximum benefit of $400,000. Included with your basic life coverage is Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at 3 times the covered employee's annual salary. The provider for this coverage is Symetra.As a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Alabama (TRS), eligible employees have life benefits available through the TRS. Also, for eligible active employees, a death benefit of the payment of accrued sick leave is paid to the employees beneficiary by the University.
Long-Term Disability Insurance
This coverage provides benefits after a 90-day period of disability. The monthly benefit is 60% of the covered employee's monthly base salary not to exceed $10,000 per month. The cost for this benefit is paid in full by the University for eligible employees and the provider for this coverage is Symetra.
Retirement Plans
The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama (TRS) is a defined benefit plan in which participation is mandatory for eligible employees. Eligible employees are categorized by the TRS as Tier I or Tier II members.
Rates below are effective as of October 1, 2025
Voluntary TIAA-Cref 403(b) Plan - this retirement plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan.
Voluntary RSA-1 457 Plan - this plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan offered by the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
Supplemental (Voluntary) Benefits
The University provide a $6.00 per month credit to eligible employees to offset the cost(s) for supplemental, voluntary benefits. All full-time regular employees are eligible for this benefit on the first day of the month following the completion of 90 days of employment.
Remission of Tuition and Fees
UNA provides remission of tuition to eligible employees and to their spouses and qualified dependent children.
Paid Time Off
Annual Leave - Faculty are not eligible for annual leave.
Sick Leave - Full-time regular employees are entitled to 96 work hours (12 workdays) of sick leave each year at the employees regular rate of pay regardless of length of service.
Paid Holidays - Faculty are eligible for paid holidays.
Miscellaneous Benefits
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Do you have a PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematics Education, or a related field?
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This position is not eligible for sponsorship of any kind. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship (H1B, OPT, etc.) ?
Required Question
Employer University of North Alabama
Division Academic Affairs Address 601 Cramer Way
Florence, Alabama, 35632