Chair, Department of Mathematics

2 weeks ago

Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States Western Kentucky University Full time

Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Featured Jobs Posted On: Wed Dec 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.

Job 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.

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at or by phone at Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's website.

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