Chair & Full Professor for the Department of Mathematics

About the role

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The Department of Mathematics has 23 tenure‑system faculty, 20 professional faculty, 50‑60 graduate students, and about 150 majors. Graduate degree offerings include a Ph.D. in Mathematics and M.S. degrees, as well as Math Education options. Undergraduate offerings include B.A. and B.S. degrees in Mathematics, with or without teacher certification. Additional information about the department is available at math.unt.edu. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position overview: The Department of Mathematics invites applications for the position of Chair, with an anticipated starting date of August 1, 2027. As chief academic and administrative officer of the unit the Chair provides leadership for all faculty and staff and holds responsibility for all undergraduate and graduate programs in Mathematics.

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Responsibilities

As Chair, the incumbent will:

• Provide leadership for all faculty and staff in the Department of Mathematics.
• Hold responsibility for all undergraduate and graduate programs in Mathematics.
• Oversee the administration of the department’s academic and operational functions.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.
• Academic record qualifying for appointment as a Full Professor with tenure.
• Established research program.
• Ability to conduct research on, work on, or access critical organizational infrastructure and to maintain its security and integrity.

Qualifications

• Record of external funding.
• Administrative experience.
• Distinguished record of