Chair, Department of Mathematics

Category: Featured Jobs Subscribe: RSS Job Feed Department: Mathematics Locations: Bowling Green, KY Posted: Dec 10, 2025 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Full-time Ref. No.: 998175 Position ID: 195539 Share About Western Kentucky University: Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees. Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities. Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home. Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about. Job Description: The Department of Mathematics at Western Kentucky University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Department Chair. The Department is housed in the Ogden College of Science and Engineering, and it has 25 faculty representing a variety of backgrounds and major research areas in mathematics. The Department offers a variety of both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The Department also provides general education mathematics courses to WKU students. The Department Chair is expected to manage department operations (including the departmental budget), facilitate the direction of undergraduate and graduate programs, uphold and enhance the excellence of the department, and represent the department within the college, across the university, and in the community. Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success: Administration and leadership skills, which could include budget management, personnel evaluation, and problem resolution.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Ability to lead faculty who specialize in pure or applied mathematics, statistics, and/or mathematics education.Ability to effectively negotiate with administration and other academic units.Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic/multicultural environment.Demonstrated ability to build trust through collaborative decision making and an in-depth understanding of current trends in mathematics research, teaching pedagogy, and best practices.Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of accountability in which departmental goals and expectations are specified, and strategies are articulated.Demonstrated experience with managing grants or contracts. Requirements: Earned doctorate in Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematics Education, Statistics Education, or a closely related field.Ability to meet departmental standards for tenure and hold the rank of Associate or full Professorship at the time of hire.Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, research, and service.Demonstrated ability to apply for, obtain, and administer external funding.