Applications are currently being accepted for the position of Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Associate or Full Professor. The position is a 12-month appointment and reports directly to the Dean, School of Education, Social Sciences, and the Arts.
Benefits: UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays paid leave, annual leave 22 days per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate a leadership style that is collaborative, dynamic, and visionary. The successful candidate must be willing to lead the Department into new programmatic directions through the re-imagination of the role of Mathematics at UMES, and to maintain a student-centered Department. The successful candidate will also be ready to work with the Department faculty to create new opportunities for Mathematics teaching, research, and scholarship.
Responsibilities:
•Develop an on-going program assessment and improvement plan
•Implement and monitor national accreditation standards and processes within
the Unit.
•Work with faculty to ensure high standards of program and curricular
improvement.
•Establish a rapport with students by creating an environment that fosters
academic and professional growth.
•Provide the conditions under which faculty may flourish in their teaching,
service, and research.
•Manage financial resources.
•Advise and supervise the academic and professional development of a diverse
student population.
•Evaluate faculty, staff, and departmental services.
•Foster a collegial and professional environment.
•Mentor and encourage the professional growth and development of faculty
within the Unit
•Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
•Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Mathematics
Education.
•The candidate must also present evidence of excellence in teaching and
advising undergraduate and graduate students.
•The successful candidate must have the ability to foster a collegial environment that encourages professionalism and teamwork;
•Must possess a record in scholarship, research, and grantsmanship.
•Be eligible for tenure at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
•Other qualifications for this position include: (1) experience in curriculum
planning; (2) online delivery of instruction; (3) student mentoring; (4) thorough
understanding and ability to implement national accreditation standards.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
•Ability to foster a collegial environment that encourages professionalism and
teamwork.
•Ability to create new opportunities for Mathematics teaching, research, and
scholarship.
•Ability to implement national accreditation standards.
Physical Demands:
•May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
•May require lifting.
•Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
•Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials:Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest to include statements of teaching philosophy, and research and scholarly interests, curriculum vitae, and a list of the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) to include e-mail address and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to accept employment in the United States without Employer Immigration sponsorship.
Best Consideration Date: N/A
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
Diversity StatementThe University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.
Title IX StatementIt is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.
Skills Required
- Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Mathematics Education
- Evidence of excellence in teaching and advising undergraduate and graduate students
- Record of scholarship, research, and grantsmanship
- Eligible for tenure at the rank of Associate or Full Professor
- Experience in curriculum planning
- Experience with online delivery of instruction
- Experience in student mentoring
- Thorough understanding and ability to implement national accreditation standards
- Demonstrated collaborative, dynamic, and visionary leadership style
- Must be able to accept employment in the United States without employer immigration sponsorship
What We Do
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is a public historically black research university located in Princess Anne, Maryland. As part of the University System of Maryland, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing research, innovation, and community engagement to prepare students for diverse professional careers and leadership roles in a global society.
