Director Math Assistance Center University of North Carolina Asheville
- 4.0 Asheville, NC Job Details Full-time $62,000
- $65,655 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Parental leave Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications General academic student support Statistics Trigonometry Statistics Master's degree Linear algebra Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Algebra Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques) Differential equations Full Job Description Director Math Assistance Center Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system.
UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community. UNC Asheville's commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Please see Special Instructions for more details. All applications must be submitted online. Please include a Cover Letter and Resume. Please ensure references are listed on the application. Further inquiries may be directed to the Search Chair, Rebecca Sanft, at . Posting Details Position Information UNC Asheville Overview Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and a welcoming campus community. In addition to award-winning faculty, UNCA has also ranked high in Research.com, US News & World Report and the Princeton Review in 2025. Research.com
- #8 in Best Colleges, #11 Most Affordable Colleges in NC, #16 Best Value Colleges in NC US News & World Report
- #9 in Top Public Schools Princeton Reviews
- #7 in Top 50 Guide to Green Schools Employees of UNCA are provided with 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; employees may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are group exercise classes, and free access to the campus recreation center for full time employees, vaccine shots are also 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. Position Type EHRA Staff Title Director Math Assistance Center Position Number 005400 Recruitment Range $62,000
- 65,655 Work Schedule and Hours This is a 10 month per year position working August through May.
Approximately 40 hours per week, including occasional weekday evening or Sunday evening hours based on operational needs. Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time Months per Year 10 Months (August-May) Position Summary The Parsons Mathematics Assistance Center (known as the Math Lab) at UNC Asheville provides high-quality academic support in mathematics and statistics through extensive drop-in tutoring services. The Director leads all Math Lab operations, including recruiting, training, scheduling, and evaluating staff and tutors, and managing policies, budgets, technology, and assessment efforts. This role requires strong mathematical expertise, effective communication skills, and commitment to fostering a welcoming, student-centered learning environment that supports academic success. FLSA Exempt Required Education/Experience/Skills Master's degree in Mathematics or a closely related field. Candidates must have the ability to effectively assist with college-level mathematics through the 300-level and introductory statistics. Candidates must have strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. The successful candidate must be able to function professionally in a highly collaborative and increasingly dynamic organization. Preferred Education/Experience/Skills Minimum of four years' experience teaching/tutoring mathematics, statistics, physics, and/or computer science at various levels. Administrative or supervisory experience in an educational setting. Proficient skills in teaching and tutoring precalculus, calculus sequence, linear algebra, differential equations, various levels of statistics, and introductory physics I and II. Familiarity with programming languages, such as R and Python. Candidates must be able to work within and with a dynamic community, possess effective communication skills and be willing to expand their knowledge to other math and science topics. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities This position requires: Extensive knowledge of mathematics: specifically precalculus algebra, trigonometry, calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, statistics, and computer science programming. Ability to work with a diverse range of students and with many students and topics concurrently. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to convey subject matter to students in a supportive manner. Ability to organize and coordinate the activities and personnel of a busy tutoring center and foster a welcoming, student-focused learning environment. Posting Detail Information Special Instructions to the Applicant All applications must be submitted online. Please include a Cover Letter and Resume. Please ensure references are listed on the application. Further inquiries may be directed to the Search Chair, Rebecca Sanft, at . Posting Number E0575 Posting date 06/19/2026 Closing date 07/10/2026 Open Until Filled No Background/E-Verify UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. Credential Verification All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. University Safety The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report . For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at (828) 232-5658 or email . The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
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