Director (Mathematical and Statistical Sciences)
- Employer
- Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
- Location
- Carbondale, Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Nov 11, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science & Mathematics, Mathematics, Executive, Executive Directors, Other Executive
- Employment Level
- Mid-Level
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Description
The School Director is the chief academic and fiscal officer of the School and has the responsibility for the academic programs and the effectiveness of the teaching, research and service efforts of the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences. The Director is expected to manage and expand the resources of the School and to be the School's advocate both within and external to the University.
Examples of Duties
The School Director is the chief academic and fiscal officer of the School and has the responsibility for the academic programs and the effectiveness of the teaching, research and service efforts of the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences. The Director is expected to manage and expand the resources of the School and to be the School’s advocate both within and external to the University.
The Director is expected to:
(1) provide leadership and work with faculty, staff, and students in the School to enhance student retention for supporting student success, especially in introductory mathematics classes,
(2) work to increase enrollments in the existing undergraduate and graduate programs;
(3) work to enhance the research program mainly in terms of academic publications and research funding;
(4) work to increase school productivity;
(5) provide leadership in fostering an environment that advances the University’s goals regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and intolerance of discrimination;
(6) develop and administer the school’s budget; and
(7) develop and enhance distance learning programs.
Additional responsibilities include strategic planning, class scheduling, annual reporting to faculty on the state of the School, faculty and staff workload assignment, and motivation and performance evaluation of the faculty and staff. The director shall teach courses in the School as assigned by the Dean. Other duties may be assigned by the Dean as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: The Director must have an earned doctorate in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field by date of hire. The Director must have excellent academic leadership qualities and solid academic leadership experience. The director must have an outstanding track record in teaching and scholarly research qualified for being appointed as a tenured full professor at SIU Carbondale.
Preferred Qualifications: The director should have an excellent track record for increasing student retention, especially in introductory mathematics classes. The director should have experience in increasing enrollments. The Director should have demonstrated experience with the curriculum in the fields of mathematics or statistics.
Supplemental Information
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University offering 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.
The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/ .
Application Documents: A complete application includes a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and a Reflective Statement on Academic Leadership which includes experience on retention (uploaded as "Administrative Philosophy").
Contact: Kaylee Windings, kaylee.windings@siu.edu
SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.
SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
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