229470-Academic Faculty 6

ETSU • Johnson City, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at East Tennessee State University is seeking a Department Chair to begin July 2027. This 12-month position involves providing leadership and administrative oversight for the department, including its outreach programs and dual enrollment initiatives. The chair will be responsible for maintaining a collegial atmosphere and fostering the professional development and research productivity of faculty and staff. The department is known for its high-quality teaching, research, and outreach, and has recently launched a Master of Science in Applied Data Science program. The department offers a Master of Science degree in Mathematical Sciences and undergraduate degree concentrations in statistics, computational applied math, mathematical sciences, and mathematics education.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
• Associate or full professor level with a proven record of teaching and research appropriate for a tenured position
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Effective communication skills
• A history of campus and community involvement beyond the departmental level
• Capacity to lead the department in delivering rigorous, equitable instruction that effectively serves an academically diverse student population
• Exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students
• Active, ongoing research program

Nice To Haves

• Priority will be given to candidates in Data Science and Statistics
• Substantial leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and departmental administration
• Providing administrative oversight of community outreach, including a substantial dual enrollment program
• Maintaining the collegial atmosphere of the department
• Enhancing the professional development and research productivity of departmental faculty and staff
• Fostering and promoting scholarly productivity and visibility of a diverse and active faculty
• Supporting innovative and high-quality teaching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree