The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of South Alabama invites applications for the position of Department Chair. The Department seeks a dynamic leader who will be responsible for the academic, personnel, financial, and administrative needs of the Department. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics and must hold the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor at a comparable institution. Research and teaching specialization are open. The successful candidate will have a strong research record, a commitment to teaching excellence, and demonstrated administrative experience. The Department Chair is a twelve-month position and reports to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. The position is expected to begin by August 15, 2027, but the exact start date is open to negotiation.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. More information can be found here:
https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/mathstat/
Application details are available at:
https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/academicaffairs/facultyposition.html
Review of applications will begin on November 4, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
EO employer–Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Administrative Statement
- Undergraduate transcript
- Graduate transcript
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site)
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/mathstat/
251-460-6264
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
University of South Alabama
411 University Blvd. N., ILB 325
Mobile, AL 36688
