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Clemson University has been designated as a “high research activity” institution with strong community engagement by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. In 2012, Clemson ranked 25th among public national universities in the US News and World Report rankings, and 11th across all university categories in its commitment to quality teaching. Clemson University has over 19,000 students in 210 degree programs. Located in the upstate of South Carolina, the city of Clemson provides a small college-town setting on the shores of Lake Hartwell, near both the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the metropolitan areas of Greenville-Spartanburg, SC; Charlotte, NC; and Atlanta, GA.
Position Title:
Department Chair
Duties & Responsibilities:
Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Clemson University. Qualifications include a rank of Full Professor, or equivalent, and proven leadership experience. Administrative experience is highly desirable. The Mathematical Sciences Department at Clemson has successfully integrated the areas of algebra and discrete mathematics; analysis; bioinformatics; computational mathematics; operations research; mathematical statistics and probability; and applied statistics into balanced educational programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. It offers B.A., B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs. The department has achieved national recognition in a number of areas from pure and applied research to program and classroom innovation. The department houses 46 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, 28 lecturers, 12 visiting faculty, 8 full-time staff members, as well as 116 graduate and 231 undergraduate students. It is the largest unit within the College of Engineering and Sciences, and it contributes to the university with a significant service course load. Further information regarding the department and its programs can be found at its website http://www.math.clemson.edu. Candidates for Chair must demonstrate both a dynamic vision for supporting, directing, and enhancing the multiple missions of the Department and an appreciation for the Department’s broad and diverse mathematical sciences disciplines. An earned doctorate or equivalent is required. Nominations and requests for further information should be sent to: Dr. Gretchen Matthews, Chair Mathematical Sciences Department Chair Search Committee gmatthe@clemson.edu Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.
Position Qualifications:
Rank of Full Professor, or equivalent, and proven leadership experience. Administrative experience is highly desirable.
Salary Range:
Commensurate with credentials and experience
Benefits:
Web Site:
http://www.math.clemson.edu.
Application Address:
Applications must be electronically filed at www.mathjobs.org by uploading a cover letter, vita (including names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references), and a statement detailing research, teaching, service and administrative accomplishments. Applications received by February 1, 2013 will receive full consideration, but later applications may be considered until the position is filled. The position will be available August 15, 2013.
Contact Email: ahayne@clemson.edu
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