This twelve-month appointment will serve as the Chair of the Department of Mathematics and as Head of the Division which also includes the Integrated Science and Technology Program, a new and innovative curriculum designed for students who want a very applied program in science. Responsibilities of the position include, for the Department of Mathematics, the usual duties of a department chair including budgeting, scheduling, supervision of support staff, faculty recruitment, evaluation and retention, recruiting of qualified undergraduate and graduate students, working with the College of Science fund-raising staff, and representing the department and division effectively throughout the campus. Responsibilities for the division include general coordination of the two areas. The teaching load for this position is 3-6 credit hours a semester.
Salary commensurate with experience.
It is anticipated the position will be available July 1, 2001. Qualifications for the position include a Ph.D. in mathematics with an appreciation for the major fields of pure and applied mathematics. Documented experience and excellence in teaching both undergraduates and graduates. Previous experience as a department chair is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will offer effective interpersonal skills, be active in professional organizations, and provide enthusiastic leadership to a department that values interdisciplinary teaching and research.