Department Head and Associate/Full Professor of Mathematics

Closing Date:

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university that's redefining higher education. We're on a mission to provide transformative, hands-on learning experiences for students of all backgrounds and aspirations. Our multi-faceted approach to education offers a wealth of opportunities, with over 70 academic programs, including certificates, associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. We're committed to building a diverse community that mirrors Arkansas's rich tapestry, reflecting our dedication to serving the state's varied population while enhancing the quality of our institution.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Thank you for your interest in joining our university. Below you will find details for the position including any supplementary documentation and/or questions you should review before submitting your application. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at (479) 788-7080.

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Preferred Educational and Work Experience:

• Doctoral degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or statistics from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership position for at least three years, supervising others and being a team leader
• Five (5) or more years of teaching experience with effective use of technology in the classroom, developing instructional materials, and delivering distance learning
• Experience working with first-generation and non-traditional learners
• A teaching philosophy with an emphasis on critical thinking and accessibility is necessary

Minimum Educational and Work Experience:

• Doctoral degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or statistics from an accredited institution
• Three (3) or more years of teaching experience with effective use of technology in the classroom, developing instructional materials, and delivering distance learning
• Experience in a leadership position at the university level, for example, as a committee chair or program director

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:The following competencies are required for the essential functions of this position:

• Supervisory techniques and procedures
• Ability to effectively teach a wide range of entry-level general education mathematics courses, many to non-majors and first-generation students, and to model highly effective teaching
• Ability to teach a wide range of mathematics major courses and courses serving a variety of on-campus majors
• Demonstration of deep pedagogical knowledge of mathematics and connections among mathematical ideas
• Commitment to growth in all aspects as a faculty member, including teaching, scholarship, and service and fostering these attributes in the departmental faculty
• Ability to administer academic programs, including scheduling, evaluation, and budgeting
• Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and administrators to achieve departmental, college, and university goals
• Attention to maintenance of facilities and technology, including mathematics-specific technology and university software systems
• Strong work ethic and time management
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative

• Provide effective leadership and administration of the Department of Mathematics by facilitating the vision, mission, goals, objectives, and activities of the Department as consistent with those of the College and University
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating collaboratively to foster teamwork and collegiality and to provide academic leadership for the Department
• Facilitate the implementation and regular review of department-level bylaws
• Manage the Department's fiscal year budget, faculty travel, purchases of Departmental materials, and other expenses
• Possess current knowledge and understanding of developments in mathematics and will be expected to engage in curricular planning and development, promote active research, and collaboratively lead initiatives to build the academic programs within the department
• Supervise and evaluate a departmental administrative assistant, typically 13 full-time departmental faculty members, and a few adjunct and concurrent instructors. Mentor these constituencies to develop and achieve high standards in teaching, student learning, assessment, service, and scholarly activity where appropriate
• Create semester course schedules and make appropriate adjustments to the course schedule based on program and student needs
• Conduct standard program assessments and reviews, complete annual faculty evaluations, carry out recruitment and retention duties focusing on retention of a diverse student population and quality faculty
• Maintain student and departmental records and communicate regularly and effectively with students, faculty, and other administrators
• Maintain consistent office hours/availability and strong work-ethic
• Facilitate regular department meetings with faculty and staff.
• Attend commencement ceremonies and other departmental, college, and university-level meetings and events as required
• Coordinate outreach, marketing, and fundraising to support departmental programs

Teaching

• Teach various mathematics courses in their area of expertise and others as needed. High-quality instruction in multiple modalities is preferred and may include in-person, hybrid, sync-online, full-online, 8-week, and 16-week classes.
• Demonstrate innovation in the classroom, including good use of technology
• Demonstrate a solid commitment to student success and mentoring students

Scholarship

• Participate in scholarly and research activities that may involve student researchers

Service

• Participate in service at the departmental, college, university, community, and professional levels
• Collaborate with other campus leaders in college and university administration, including meeting and working with other chairs/chairs to assist the Dean with College initiatives and goals
• Participate in accreditation activities at the program and institutional levels as needed

Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Approximate Breakdown:

• 50% Administrative
• 35% Classroom Instruction, teaching 15 credit hours per academic year
• 10% Scholarly Activity, including directing undergraduate research as needed
• 5% Additional Service Activities

Additional Information:

Working Relationships: Works closely with administrators, faculty, students, and staff campus-wide. Contact with students and instructors from high schools, junior high schools, and elementary schools for specially scheduled events is sometimes required.

Special Job Dimensions: This is a 12-month position. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. It includes a generous benefits package, including UA System health insurance, TIAA retirement system, and more.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, sex offender registry check, financial history background check, and/or drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.