Mathematics Chair
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Job Description
The University of Denver is a medium-size (12000 students) private university located in a thriving metropolis at the base of the Rocky Mountains. The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is comprised of five departments: Biological Sciences Chemistry and Biochemistry Geography and the Environment Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy. Working together we prepare a diverse community of undergraduate and graduate students with knowledge and understanding of science and mathematics through the promotion of experiential education and excellence in research. For more information see our web page at Department of Mathematics at the University of Denver consists of tenure-track professors teaching professors postdoctoral scholars approximately 80 math majors and 25 graduate students. The department offers BA BS MA MS and Ph.D. degrees in mathematics. Tenure-track faculty conduct research in various fields of pure mathematics.
DU and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics are strongly committed to a diverse inclusive and equitable environment of belonging for all. In alignment with this commitment and regardless of specialization successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to integrate content programming processes communication and sentiments to build a welcoming community of learning for all being conscious of individuals with historically minoritized identities. You can read more about DUs commitment to diversity equity and inclusion on the Universitys website.
Position Summary
The chair of the Department of Mathematics is a three (3) year term starting July 1 2025. The chair reports to the Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Responsibilities in this role include the orderly administration of the department school or program; the management of staff and faculty (e.g. assignment of work merit promotion and tenure); the quality of educational program; and the maintenance of high standards in teaching and scholarship/creative work on the part of the faculty.
Essential Functions
- A faculty member of the department with a reduced teaching load (3 courses per year).
- Aspire and lead the department in advancing new and innovative research. Conducts research in their expertise in a capacity commensurate with the service load.
- Oversees and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department throughout the entire calendar year.
- Assigns faculty as instructors to scheduled courses.
- Prepares faculty evaluations for consequential reviews (tenure & promotion) and annual review and forwards reports and merit recommendations to the Dean of NSM.
- Reviews sabbatical leaves and approves mini-sabbaticals and other leaves.
- Conducts departmental meetings in accordance with the governing documents and procedural rules of the Department of Mathematics.
- Facilitates ongoing collaboration and communication within the college department administrators and staff.
- Participates in NSM chairs meetings and meetings of the DUs Chair Advisory Board.
- Works with NSMs Assistant Dean Finance and Operations on budget development monitoring and overseeing department budget endowments and gifts.
- Knows follows and enforces all institutional policies as well as being a positive influence on the culture of your program and the university.
- Represents the department in official functions at DU and in professional organizations.
- Is assisted in most tasks by the Department Coordinator.
- Evaluates Department Coordinator annually and forwards reports and merit recommendations to the Deans office.
- Is responsible for hiring of positions within the department.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with peers divisions and senior leadership.
- Ability to collaborate and be comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
- Ability to create effective partnerships.
- Strong interpersonal skills including strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects have attention to detail and work effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to think strategically and creatively.
- Ability to handle time sensitive/confidential information appropriately.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Mathematics
- Current permanent member of the faculty of the Department of Mathematics at the University of Denver.
Preferred Qualifications
- Full professor of Mathematics
Working Environment
- Standard office environment.
- Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
- Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
- Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.
Work Schedule
While the Universitys administrative offices are open Monday Friday 8:00 am 4:30 pm faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught service commitments and research agendas. The Universitys academic calendars are posted on theregistrars website(the law school is on a semester system and has a differentacademic calendar).
Application Deadline
For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) June 24 2025.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number
The salary grade for the position is UC.
Salary
The salary for this position is $30000.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.
Benefits
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Employment Type
Full Time
