Chairperson of Department of Math, Technology and Science

Chairperson of Department of Math, Technology and Science (to be renamed Department of Applied, Natural and Health Science)

Reports To: Provost

Department: Division of Academic Affairs/Office of the Provost

Status: Full Time, Exempt (12-month appointment)

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,0000 (Institutional/Title III Funding)

Opening Date: October 1, 2025

Paine College is a private church affiliated liberal arts college repositioning itself as a nationally significant liberal arts institution and center of cultural capital transference. Under the dynamic leadership of its newly inaugurated president, Dr. Lester Agyei McCorn, the College endeavors to deliver an education characterized by academic rigor and offering transformative opportunities through student/faculty research, global experiences, community service learning and internships that develops the knowledge, values and skills needed to serve the global, civic and faith communities.

The Provost and faculty of Paine College invite applications for the Chairperson of the Department of Math, Technology and Science. This person will become the inaugural Chairperson of the Department of Applied, Natural and Health Sciences in 2026.

Chosen scholar/practitioner is expected to teach undergraduate courses initially which may include evening, and/or hybrid courses; advise students; conduct socially significant research; engage in teaching practices with an acute focus on documenting student learning; serve on faculty committees; attend departmental, faculty and other meetings, attend College convocations, and pursue professional service opportunities at the local, regional, and national levels. Graduate teaching will be expected as soon as appropriate institutional accreditation expansion is completed.

Augusta, GA is a regional center for medicine, biotechnology, and cybersecurity. Located near the Georgia/South Carolina border (Central Savannah River Area). Nestled along the banks of the Savannah River, Augusta is the second largest (202,000+ according to the 2020 Cenus) and oldest city in Georgia.

Located in the east central section of the state, Augusta is approximately 150 miles east of Atlanta on Interstate 20. Augusta is also centrally located just two and a half hours from the beach and the mountains. The area is internationally known for the PGA's Masters Tournament held at the Augusta National Golf Club and being the home of James Brown, Jessye Norman, Laurence Fishburne and Hulk Hogan.

The area is also home to the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE), the U.S. Army's force modernization proponent for Cyberspace Operations, Signal/Communications Networks and Information Services, and Electronic Warfare (EW), and is responsible for developing related doctrine, organizational, training, materiel, leadership/education, personnel, and facility solutions. A major aspect of the CCoE's mission is the training, education, and development of world‑class, highly skilled Signal, Cyber, and EW professionals supporting operations at the strategic, operational, and tactical level.

• An earned doctorate in one of the natural or health sciences from a R1 university is preferred. Masters in natural or health science or related field required.
• Professional working proficiency in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated program and partnership building and recruitment experience as well as teaching experience in natural science, health science, public health, healthcare management, health informatics, or health services research methodology.
• Candidates should also have: (1) an established record of teaching, publication, and extramural funding, (2) possess leadership skills and experience to further develop the goals and responsibilities of the Department and (3) have academic leadership experience and familiarity with higher education accreditation.

Under the general supervision of the Provost:

• Produces fundable research that secures private and public investment in the College.
• Works with the Provost and others to develop new degree…