Department Head/ Professor/Associate Professor- Mathematics

Tuskegee University; Tuskegee (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuskegee University seeks a Department Head/Professor/Associate Professor in Mathematics who can teach both introductory and advanced mathematics. The role includes leadership in student success, retention, program development and external funding efforts.

The candidate should have a doctorate and a strong record of scholarly activity with external funding, and must qualify for tenure per the Faculty Handbook. Strong mentoring and departmental leadership are expected.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution and tenure qualifications.
• Five or more years of college teaching in related field with tenure.
• Evidence of scholarly activity through publications.
• Evidence of strong track record of external grant funds.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and advanced mathematics courses.
• Administer retention, advisement, class scheduling and supervision of teaching and service.
• Develop programs to recruit and retain scholarly students.
• Provide leadership to improve student success in mathematics.
• Pursue an independent scholarly research program and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Develop grant proposals to attract external funding.

Skills

Teaching experience

Grant writing

Scholarly activity

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

Department Head/ Professor/Associate Professor- Mathematics

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Department Head/ Professor/Associate Professor- Mathematics

Job Summary

While the area of specialization is open, the candidate must possess the ability to teach introductory as well as advanced courses in Mathematics. Administer retention, student advisement, class schedule planning, and general supervision of teaching, service and related activities of the department. Develop best practices to recruit and retain scholarly students. Provide leadership in developing innovative and insightful program to improve student success in mathematics.

• Teach introductory as well as advanced courses in Mathematics.
• Administer, retention, student advisement, class schedule planning, and general supervision of teaching, service and related activities of the department.
• Develop best practices to recruit and retain scholarly students.
• Provide leadership in developing innovative and insightful program to improve student success in mathematics.
• Provide the vision and leadership to ensure greater entry of our student into professional careers.
• Qualify for the rank for associate professor or professor in mathematics as per the Tuskegee University Faculty Handbook.
• Pursue an independent scholarly research program, publish in peer reviewed high impact journals.
• Develop successful grant proposals to attract external funding to support the research program.
• Build productive and long-term relationships with alumni and corporate sponsors.
• Mentor new faculty and foster a positive and growing environment.
• Represent the Department, College and University at professional meetings.
• Teach at least two courses each semester.
• Advise the Dean, regularly, through conferences and reports, on the status of the academic program and personnel, educational goals, accreditation of programs and other matters, that will lead to providing excellent academic programs.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned by the Dean, Provost and President.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution of higher education and possess the qualifications necessary to hold a tenured position.
• Five or more years of college teaching in related field to the appointment of associate or full professor with tenure.
• Experience with integrated practice and collaborative learning.
• Evidence of scholarly activity through publications.
• Evidence of strong track record of receiving external grant funds.

Physical Demands

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Status

Status Full-Time

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to harness and manage financial resources.
• Demonstrated organizational and team building skills.
• Ability to foster productive relationships among students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Posting Number

Posting Number F975

Will this position required travel?

N/A

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?

N/A

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

N/A

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 06/04/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes