Department Head for Mathematics and Statistics and Professor Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title Department Head for Mathematics and Statistics and Professor Posting Number F01929P Department SDSU-Mathematics & Statistics Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text The Department of
Mathematics and Statistics (Math & Stat) at South Dakota State University (SDSU) invites applicants for the Department Head and Professor position. We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative leader who is committed to providing a rigorous and practical educational experience with an emphasis on expanding federally funded research and graduate programs to support South Dakota State University’s R1 Our Way mission,
as well as establishing and providing scientific support to local industry and government. This position is 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position, located in Brookings SD and reports to the Dean of the Jerome J. Johr College of Engineering (JJLCOE). Anticipated start of January 2027. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers the following undergraduate programs: AS in Data Science, BS in Data
Science, and BS in Mathematics. The BS in Mathematics includes the following specialty areas: Actuarial/Financial Concentration, Applied Mathematics Concentration, Data Science Concentration, and Teaching Specialization. Graduate programs include the following: Data Science Certificate, MS in Data Science, MS in Mathematics, MS in Statistics, and PhD in Computational Science and Statistics. Many students in our
vibrant graduate program serve in GTA and GRA positions. Currently, the department has approximately 180 undergraduate majors, 60 graduate students, 17 tenure-track faculty, and 9 full-time lecturers. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:The Department Head will work closely with the Dean and the leadership team of the JJLCOE to promote the
land-grant mission and an ambitious agenda to address the world’s grand challenges in the areas of mathematics, statistics, and data science. The selected candidate is expected to be the leader in identifying future areas of growth and investment while providing organizational and administrative expertise to the Department and the College. The candidate is expected to steer the growth of the department consistent
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