Department Chair & Professor — Leadership & Research

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Public Partnerships & Research seeks a Chairperson (0.5 FTE) for the Mathematics Department. The role provides leadership for teaching, research, and service, with a 5-year term through June 30, 2032 and possible renewal, and includes oversight of budgets and personnel decisions.

The position requires a proven record of academic leadership, teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and a strong research portfolio. Apply with detailed materials by the stated deadlines.

Qualifications

• Tenured appointment with the rank of Full Professor or Associate Professor in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as an academic leader and team builder.
• Teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate levels and commitment to teaching excellence.
• Strong record of scholarly achievement with a productive research program.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute decisions of the voting faculty and preside at Department meetings.
• Liaise between the Department, College, and university offices.
• Administer the Department budget.
• Evaluate faculty and staff annually, including tenure-line and teaching staff.
• Lead merit salary calculations for faculty and staff and oversee promotions and tenure processes.
• Initiate recruitment and supervise hiring and reviews of staff.
• Adjudicate personnel matters and manage grievance procedures for the Department.
• Provide oversight and leadership for all unit activities, including outreach.
• Seek external funding to enhance unit resources and programs.
• Administer undergraduate and graduate programs and develop external partnerships.
• Represent the Department to CLAS and other University entities.

Skills

Academic leadership

Strategic planning

Teaching excellence

Communication

Budget management

Education

Tenured LAS professor

Job description

Center for Public Partnerships & Research seeks a Chairperson (0.5 FTE) for the Mathematics Department. The role provides leadership for teaching, research, and service, with a 5-year term through June 30, 2032 and possible renewal, and includes oversight of budgets and personnel decisions.

The position requires a proven record of academic leadership, teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and a strong research portfolio. Apply with detailed materials by the stated deadlines.