Professor and Head

Position Function:

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Mississippi State University (MSU) is pleased to invite applications for the position of Department Head. The department is at a critical juncture in its growth and seeks a dynamic collegial and effective leader to help the department faculty staff and students reach their full potential. We seek applications from candidates with a bold strategic vision for academic administration research and teaching.

Salary Grade:UC

For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics with approximately 74 undergraduates and 40 graduate students forms a major component of the science technology education and research across a thriving and entrepreneurial campus that values and supports interdisciplinary and collaborative studies and transformative research.

The department houses 21 tenured/tenuretrack faculty 13 full time professional track faculty 5 lecturers and 3 professional staff members. Department faculty conduct research in the areas of analysis combinatorics computational and applied mathematics differential equations topology applied statistics statistical theory applied and theoretical probability and data science. Faculty research is supported by external grants from a variety of agencies including the National Science Foundation the National Institutes of Health as well as a range of prestigious fellowships.

The department houses undergraduate BA and BS degrees masters degrees in both mathematics and statistics and a Ph.D. in mathematical sciences. Faculty and students collaborate widely across departments colleges and institutes with established national and international collaborations. The department also runs a Statistical Consulting Center where members from other units on campus can acquire help in data analysis. The department is the largest student credit hour generating unit at Mississippi State. Additional information on the Department of Mathematics and Statistics is available at .

Anticipated Appointment Date:

July 1 2025

Tenure Track Status:

Tenured

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences () the Department Head is a 12month appointment charged with responsibilities for all departmental operations including strategic planning fiscal and personnel management academic scheduling resource allocation and fundraising. The successful candidate will have strong administrative skills academic leadership experience a national/international reputation in the discipline and a track record of excellence in research teaching and professional service consistent with an appointment at the rank of full professor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics
Strong administrative skills academic leadership experience a national/international reputation in the discipline and a track record of excellence in research teaching and professional service consistent with an appointment at the rank of full professor.

Instructions for Applying:

Applicants must apply online at (search job 508643 under the Careers tab). Complete applications must include a cover letter a CV a statement of administrative experience and philosophy 2page maximum) a statement of research and teaching expertise and goals 2page maximum) a vision statement for promoting growth while maintaining a collegial and respectful atmosphere that ensures equal opportunity for all 2page maximum) and contact information for five references. Screening of applications will begin February 1 2025 but the position will remain open and applications accepted until filled. Informal inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair Professor Mitch Berman .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39839.

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