[Opt-Net] Department chair position -- Clemson University, dept. of Mathematical Sciences

[Pietro Belotti]

Apologies for cross-posting.

Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Chair of the 
Department of Mathematical Sciences at Clemson University. Qualifications 
include a rank of Full Professor, or equivalent, and proven leadership 
experience. Administrative experience is highly desirable.

The Mathematical Sciences Department at Clemson has successfully 
integrated the areas of algebra and discrete mathematics; analysis; 
bioinformatics; computational mathematics; operations research; 
mathematical statistics and probability; and applied statistics into 
balanced educational programs at both the undergraduate and graduate 
levels. It offers B.A., B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs. The 
department has achieved national recognition in a number of areas from 
pure and applied research to program and classroom innovation. The 
department houses 46 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, 28 lecturers, 
12 visiting faculty, 8 full-time staff members, as well as 116 graduate 
and 231 undergraduate students. It is the largest unit within the College 
of Engineering and Sciences, and it contributes to the university with a 
significant service course load. Further information regarding the 
department and its programs can be found at its website 
http://www.math.clemson.edu.

Candidates for Chair must demonstrate both a dynamic vision for 
supporting, directing, and enhancing the multiple missions of the 
Department and an appreciation for the Department's broad and diverse 
mathematical sciences disciplines. An earned doctorate or equivalent is 
required. Nominations and requests for further information should be sent 
to:

Dr. Gretchen Matthews, Chair
Mathematical Sciences Department Chair Search Committee
gmatthe at clemson.edu

Applications must be electronically filed at www.mathjobs.org by uploading 
a cover letter, vita (including names, telephone numbers, and e-mail 
addresses of three references), and statements on teaching and research; 
in addition, three reference letters should be submitted to 
http://www.mathjobs.org. Applications received by February 1, 2013 will 
receive full consideration, but later applications may be considered until 
the position is filled. The position will be available August 15, 2013. 
Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience.

Clemson University has been designated as a "high research activity" 
institution with strong community engagement by the Carnegie Foundation 
for the Advancement of Teaching. In 2012, Clemson ranked 25th among public 
national universities in the US News and World Report rankings, and 11th 
across all university categories in its commitment to quality teaching. 
Clemson University has over 19,000 students in 210 degree programs. 
Located in the upstate of South Carolina, the city of Clemson provides a 
small college-town setting on the shores of Lake Hartwell, near both the 
scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the metropolitan areas of 
Greenville-Spartanburg, SC; Charlotte, NC; and Atlanta, GA.

Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 
does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on 
the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, 
religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.