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Chair of the Department of Mathematics
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Position Number: 5717176
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Science - Statistics

Chair of the Department of Mathematics

Job ID: 277734
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 students. Our high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.

Our vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and accountability. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

The Department of Mathematics, with about 70 full time faculty members, currently offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics as well as a minor in Mathematics. The College's Student Success Initiative has an imperative for including and fostering success for all students in STEM degree programs. For more information related to the college and the department, please visit our website at http://csm.kennesaw.edu.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for an administrative faculty position as a tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematics with a preferred start date of July 1, 2025. This is a twelve-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

The College of Science and Mathematics seeks a visionary and effective leader to serve as chair.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities of the Chair, who reports to the Dean, include, but are not limited to:

Advocating for the department with respect to the mission and expectations of the college and university.
Championing the interests of a growing department comprised of a dedicated faculty serving a vibrant and large student body.
Demonstrating a commitment to transparency, shared governance, collaborative decision-making, and the values of inquiry, fairness, and collegiality.
Promoting a supportive work environment that is respectful, fair, and caring for all faculty and staff.
Implementing a plan for the departmental role in strengthening the university as an R2 research institution.
Managing the department budget and resources.
Providing oversight of academic programs and developing new ones.
Recruiting and retaining faculty and staff.
Managing and steering the development of faculty and staff.
Demonstrating a commitment to principles of excellence in teaching, research, and in the administrative operations of the department.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

An earned doctoral degree, or its foreign equivalent, in an area of Mathematics or a closely related field with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured Professor in the Department of Mathematics in the College of Science and Mathematics at KSU is required.
A record of successful professional or administrative leadership, cultivating and promoting a shared vision among colleagues.
Evidence of consistent research productivity in Mathematics or a closely related field.
Experience in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level and a record of excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

A strong record of mentoring faculty and students.
A record of administrative experience, including budgeting, in a department, college, or university setting.
A record of external support for research or experience in pursuit and administration of programmatic or training grants.
Experience in building academic or research programs.

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover letter
3. Leadership vision statement
4. Research statement
5. Teaching statement that includes discussion on ideas to advance student success at KSU.
6. Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts and official international course-by-course evaluations due upon hire)
7. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by November 10, 2024.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Sherry Ni, Director, School of Data Science and Analytics, sni@kennesaw.edu.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Background Check

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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