Mathematics Department Chair & Professor — Lead, Elevate Research

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas seeks a Chairperson for the Department of Mathematics. The appointee will provide leadership for all department activities, oversee teaching, research, and service, and manage budgets and personnel.

The role includes steering merit processes, promoting scholarly activity, and representing the department within the College and University. Term is approximately 5 years with renewal potential; salary is academic-year with supplements and summer pay.

Qualifications

• Tenured appointment in LAS with leadership ability and team-building.
• Teaching excellence at undergrad and graduate levels.
• Scholarly achievement and ongoing research activity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal management skills.
• Ability to secure external funding and manage complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation of the Department of Mathematics and oversee units and activities.
• Preside at Department Faculty meetings and oversee governance.
• Administer departmental budget and staffing.
• Evaluate faculty and supervise merit salary processes.
• Develop processes for hiring, promotion, and tenure decisions.
• Represent the department to CLAS and other university units.
• Provide outreach and seek external funding for resources.
• Oversee undergraduate and graduate programs and collaborations.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching excellence

Strategic planning

Communication

Administrative experience

Education

Tenured appointment (Full/Associate Professor)

Job description

The University of Kansas seeks a Chairperson for the Department of Mathematics. The appointee will provide leadership for all department activities, oversee teaching, research, and service, and manage budgets and personnel.

The role includes steering merit processes, promoting scholarly activity, and representing the department within the College and University. Term is approximately 5 years with renewal potential; salary is academic-year with supplements and summer pay.