Chair of the Department of Mathematics
Livingstone College

Position  Chair & Assistant/Associate Professor of Mathematics

Division:  Division of Mathematics and Science

Department:  Mathematics

Reports to:  Dean, Division of Mathematics and Science

Position Summary

    Livingstone College seeks applications for an Assistant/Associate 

Professor in Mathematics who will chair the Department of Mathematics. 

Responsibilities include teaching three classes or 

nine (9) hours of classes, advising and registering students, 

recruiting majors for the department, participating in/supervising writing 

and research activities, and other departmental activities as assigned. 

Applicant must have college teaching and/or administrative experience, 

strong and effective interpersonal skills, demonstrated skills as an 

accomplished educator, and the ability to identify and establish 

appropriate educational direction.  A commitment to diversity in the 

recruitment of students, faculty and staff is important.  The successful 

candidate will serve as the chief academic, budgetary, and administrative 

leader of the department. The position is open for a start date in August 

2022 – the commencement of the Fall 2022 semester.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The results you will deliver each day that matter most!    •    Teach 9 hours (3 classes) per semester.

•    Hold a minimum of eight (8) office hours per week.

•    Supervise and evaluate full and part-time faculty within the Department of Mathematics.

•    Conduct monthly department meetings.

•    Attend Department Chair’s meetings hosted by the Division Dean.

•    Complete annual and summative assessment reporting for the department.

•    Advise and register students for classes.

•    Participate in the governance and committee work of the Department, Division and the college. 

•    Use Blackboard, ECHO 360: Lecture Capture, Smart Board, and other instructional technologies in the classroom. 

•    Generate new curriculum and develop course syllabi that align with the curriculum goals and student learning outcomes in Mathematics.

•    Participate in scholarly and professional development activities. 

Education/ Experience

What you will need to be successful!    •    Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related area. 

•    At least five years of teaching experience at the college or university level is required. 

•    At least three years of experience as a program coordinator, chair or dean is required.

Life at Livingstone College

 

Why we believe you will love working at Livingstone College!!    Livingstone College is a private, four year liberal arts institution founded in 1879 by the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, the College offers excellent liberal arts and religious education programs for students designed to develop their potential for leadership and service to a global community.

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