Job Description
Job Description: The Department of Mathematics at Western Kentucky University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Department Chair. The Department is housed in the Ogden College of Science and Engineering, and it has 25 faculty representing a variety of backgrounds and major research areas in mathematics. The Department offers a variety of both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The Department also provides general education mathematics courses to WKU students. The Department Chair is expected to manage department operations (including the departmental budget), facilitate the direction of undergraduate and graduate programs, uphold and enhance the excellence of the department, and represent the department within the college, across the university, and in the community. Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success: Administration and leadership skills, which could include budget management, personnel evaluation, and problem resolution. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to lead faculty who specialize in pure or applied mathematics, statistics, and/or mathematics education. Ability to effectively negotiate with administration and other academic units. Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic/multicultural environment. Demonstrated ability to build trust through collaborative decision making and an in-depth understanding of current trends in mathematics research, teaching pedagogy, and best practices. Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of accountability in which departmental goals and expectations are specified, and strategies are articulated. Demonstrated experience with managing grants or contracts. Requirements: Earned doctorate in Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematics Education, Statistics Education, or a closely related field. Ability to meet departmental s