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Department Chair/Full Professor of Mathematics & Statistics

Employer
Sam Houston State University
Location
College of Science & Engineering Technology

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Faculty Jobs
Engineering & Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics
Position Type
Tenured & Tenure-Track
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Position Title:

Department Chair/Full Professor of Mathematics & Statistics

Requisition:

202100140F

Rank:

Full Professor

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Position Type:

Full-Time Tenure Track

College:

College of Science & Engineering Technology

Department:

Dept of Mathematics and Statistics

Open Date:

10/11/2021

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/29072

Contact Name:

Dr. John Alford

Title:

Professor of Mathematics, Program Coordinator for Undergraduate Mathematics
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Sam Houston State University
Box 2206 | Huntsville, TX 77341-2206

Contact Phone:

936-294-4663

Contact Email:

jga001@shsu.edu

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:

The Chair is expected to oversee development and evaluation of curriculum and degree programs; conduct departmental administrative duties; be an advocate for faculty and programs; recruit undergraduate and graduate students; represent the department, college, and University; adhere to and maintain accreditation standards; foster excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service among the faculty; and complete other relevant duties.

Educational Requirements for the Position:

A Ph.D. is required. While applicants from all areas of mathematical sciences (including mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education) are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to candidates with the Ph.D. degree in Mathematics.

Experience Required for the Position:

We seek candidates with a sustained, exemplary record of scholarship and teaching, an active agenda for promoting scholarly research among department faculty, a passion for student success in core math courses serving the greater university community, and demonstrated leadership and administrative abilities. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of sustained commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Special Instructions Summary:

Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Sam Houston State University seeks applications for the position of Department Chair, beginning in the 2022 – 2023 academic year. Sam Houston State University is a comprehensive public institution of higher education located in historic Huntsville, 60 miles north of Houston. The university has an enrollment of 21,679 students. The Carnegie Commission on Higher Education classifies SHSU as a “Doctoral Research University.” In each of the last six years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has named the university a “Great College to Work For.” The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has 28 tenured or tenure-track faculty in mathematics, mathematics education, and statistics. The BA, BS, and MS degrees are offered in Mathematics. In addition, the MA degree is offered in Mathematics Education. The MS degree is offered in Statistics, along with Statistics minors at the undergraduate level. The department is actively involved in undergraduate research and developing innovative teaching methods that encourage students to be more actively engaged in the study of mathematics. For more information about the department, visit our website: http://www.shsu.edu/academics/mathematics-and-statistics The review of candidates will begin on December 8, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Submit through both our posting on mathjobs.org and our required internal site.

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

Organization

About Sam Houston State University

For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.

SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.

Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.

Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. 

SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.

Member The Texas State University System  

Company info
Website
Telephone
936-294-1070
Location
1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
US

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