Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Guilford College•Greensboro, NC

17h

About The Position

People are drawn to Guilford College for a number of reasons, including the College’s Core Values of community, diversity, equality, excellence, integrity, justice, and stewardship. Working at Guilford provides you with a rewarding opportunity to impact the developing lives of students from a range of diverse backgrounds . Guilford attracts those who are seeking a professional challenge and career advancement. It also attracts those who want to enjoy a beautiful campus and location in the dynamic city of Greensboro, North Carolina . Guilford College offers a wide range of benefits for full-time regular employees, including 13 paid holidays, tuition remission, health insurance, telemedicine, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a retirement plan, and optional dental and vision insurance. In addition, employment at the College provides employees with access to numerous discounts for products, services, and attractions. Position Summary Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics (One-Year Appointment) Guilford College – Greensboro, NC Start Date: August 2026 Guilford College invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics to begin in August 2026. This is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of extension depending on departmental needs and growth. The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest in and ability to teach creatively across a range of undergraduate mathematics courses. Teaching responsibilities may include lower-level courses such as pre-calculus, elementary statistics, and mathematics for the liberal arts, as well as upper-level courses for mathematics majors, depending on departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise. The Mathematics Department at Guilford College serves students from a variety of programs, including science, business, education, and computer studies, among others. The department seeks candidates who are committed to engaging and supporting students with diverse academic interests, backgrounds, and levels of preparation. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to help a broad range of students develop quantitative reasoning and mathematical skills relevant to general education, the sciences, and professional studies, as well as for pure and applied mathematics. Qualifications Applicants must hold at least a Master’s degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field (such as statistics, computational mathematics, or data science) by the start date. Completion or near completion of a Ph.D. is preferred. If institutional policy requires, this requirement may be adjusted to Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field (completed or ABD) by the start date. Successful experience teaching at the postsecondary level is preferred, and candidates should demonstrate a commitment to student-centered teaching and inclusive pedagogical practices. About Guilford College Guilford College is a private liberal arts college in Greensboro, North Carolina, with a long-standing commitment to academic excellence, inclusive learning, and community engagement. The college values innovative teaching and close faculty-student mentorship. Application Instructions Applicants should submit the following materials: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Statement of teaching philosophy Contact information for three professional references Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Direct inquiries can be sent to Travis Willse twillse@guilford.edu Guilford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. See our full Statement of Non-Discrimination .

Requirements

Applicants must hold at least a Master’s degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field (such as statistics, computational mathematics, or data science) by the start date.
Successful experience teaching at the postsecondary level is preferred, and candidates should demonstrate a commitment to student-centered teaching and inclusive pedagogical practices.

Nice To Haves

Completion or near completion of a Ph.D. is preferred.
If institutional policy requires, this requirement may be adjusted to Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field (completed or ABD) by the start date.

Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities may include lower-level courses such as pre-calculus, elementary statistics, and mathematics for the liberal arts, as well as upper-level courses for mathematics majors, depending on departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to help a broad range of students develop quantitative reasoning and mathematical skills relevant to general education, the sciences, and professional studies, as well as for pure and applied mathematics.