"Department Chair of Mathematics"

Job Summary

Georgia College is seeking a chair of the Department of Mathematics. The department chair provides leadership for the department and works collaboratively with the faculty to meet the academic needs of students and foster excellence in programs, instruction, scholarly activity, and service. The position is a 12-month appointment reporting to the dean of the college. As a member of the Mathematics faculty, the department chair contributes to the work of the department through teaching, remaining active as a scholar, and through service. The department chair must have the ability to do the following: effectively manage course scheduling, budgets, personnel and facilities; lead curriculum development; and carry out other department leadership functions in addition to performing other duties as assigned.

The department chair is expected to teach a half-load (12 contact hours) during the academic year. The chair supervises all employees in the department and administers yearly performance evaluations. The chair assesses and recommends faculty candidates for vacant positions and makes recommendations regarding faculty reappointment, tenure, and promotion. The chair is expected to serve on elected and appointed committees and to accept other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of a Department mission including short and long term plans based on The University's Vision Statement and Goals and the mission of the College.
• Responsible for the recruitment, orientation and advisement of students, staff and faculty in collaboration with the faculty, including an assessment and recommendation of faculty candidates.
• Administration of faculty and staff development programs, and recommendations regarding faculty reappointment, tenure, and promotion.
• Administration of the departmental budget and collaborating with the department faculty in the planning of the budget.
• Supervision of all employees in the Department including administration of performance evaluations.
• Conduct program reviews to evaluate existing degree, accreditation, certification, and other academic programs and to include development of new programs and implementation of improved programs to enhance the quality of instruction, academic programs, and research.
• Management of facilities and equipment in a manner that promotes quality learning in classroom and laboratories, where applicable.
• Support of graduates in their efforts to secure employment or gain admission to graduate or professional schools.
• Serve as the Departments representative and liaison with other University offices and departments.
• In conjunction with the chair responsibilities, the department chair is expected to carry a 50% teaching load during the academic year, either at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Serve on elected and appointed committees and acceptance of other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Candidates must have a PhD in Mathematics or a related discipline. Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials), i.e., 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline taught.

Required Experience

Experience and documented achievements appropriate for consideration of a tenured appointment at the rank of Full Professor; A record of effective teaching, service, and scholarly activity within the candidate's area of specialization; Relevant administrative experience;

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Experience serving as an academic department chair or a record of success in academic leadership at the program level or higher; Experience--or strong interest in--teaching at a liberal arts institution; Demonstrated evidence of significant involvement in curricular development, implementation, and assessment; Experience with integrating high impact, engaged pedagogies into the curriculum; Successful experience with personnel management; Experience with student, faculty, and staff evaluation, recruitment, and retention.

Required Documents to Attach

• Transcripts
• List of References
• Leadership Philosophy

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, including a well-developed sense of fairness and integrity; A strong commitment to the college and university mission and a passion for working with and mentoring faculty and students; A commitment to fostering academic excellence;