Endowed Professor​/Distinguished Professor of Mathematics

Posting Summary

Position Number

Position Number
-046

Classification Title

Working Title

Working Title Endowed Professor/Distinguished Professor of Mathematics

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department/Unit

Department/Unit Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Technology

Section

Section Mathematics

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology is an academic unit in the School of Science, Aviation, Health, and Technology within the Division of Academic Affairs. The department offers undergraduate degrees in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology. The department also offers minors in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology. A Master of Science degree in Mathematics is offered with concentrations in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics Teaching, and Remote Sensing.

The purpose of the unit is to foster an environment that encourages students to become active participants in the process of learning by providing quality teaching, advising, and engagement in career explorations.

A Doctorate degree is required in mathematics or related areas. The individual selected for the Distinguished Professorship will be a published scholar in mathematics. His/her presence on the faculty will provide intellectual depth while further strengthening the quality of teaching in the fulfillment of the university’s mission of excellence in research and scholarly activities.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of the position is to raise the prestige and visibility of the university in northeastern North Carolina, the state, and the nation. The distinguished professorship will raise expectations, improve academic excellence, and enhance student learning thereby producing a more competitive ECSU student. The position will teach, develop, and assess courses.

Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position

Assist with recruitment and retention of undergraduate and graduate mathematics programs at ECSU .

Build partnerships with private, state, and federal agencies to increase external funding in the department.

Provide evidence of excellence in research and teaching through published articles and presentations at national conferences.

Improve collaborations with industry in northeastern North Carolina, the state and national industrial research facilities to enhance intellectual exchange between ECSU and other stakeholders.

Minimum Training and Experience

A Doctorate degree is required in mathematics or related areas. May hire at the lower rank of Distinguished Scholar based on review of credentials. The individual selected for the Distinguished Professorship will be a published scholar in mathematics. His/her presence on the faculty will provide intellectual depth while further strengthening the quality of teaching in the fulfillment of the university’s mission of excellence in research and scholarly activities.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

Management Preferences

Position Recruitment Range

Position Category

Position Category Faculty

Position Status

Position Status Permanent Full Time

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Posting Number

Posting Number EHRA
00619P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/08/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

EHRA OSHR Statement

This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

AA/EEO Statement

Elizabeth City State University is an Allegative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color,…