Associate or Full Professor​/Department Chair - Mathematics; Tenure-track

Position: Associate or Full Professor / Department Chair - Mathematics (Tenure-track)
The University of Texas Permian Basin Department of Mathematics welcomes applications for a tenure-track faculty member to serve as the Academic Department Chair for the Department at the Associate or Full Professor rank. UTPB offers a competitive salary and relocation expenses. The anticipated start date is August 2026. Priority will be given to applications received by January 10, 2026.

Salary Range

$85,000.00 depending on qualifications

Essential Functions

The successful candidate must advocate for students, faculty, department goals, and programs. Applicants must have demonstrated leadership skills (contributes through direct teaching, research/scholarship, and service). Serves as a role model in these areas, relevant administrative experience, and a commitment to the education and mentorship of students and faculty. The department chair is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and administration of the department.

* Pursuing and achieving departmental excellence in teaching, research, and service.

* Maintaining an environment of collegiality and shared governance.

* Taking leadership in ensuring relevant department curricula and obtain-ing/maintaining accreditation.

* Supervising faculty and assure they perform all duties commensurate with their workload and assignments.

* Working with faculty to develop and implement strategic initiatives and pro-gramming to help ensure student success.

* Recruitment, retention, evaluation, and promotion of faculty;

* Developing with the faculty a series of short- and long-term goals for the De-partment in harmony with the University's and College's strategic plans.

* Managing the department budget and other resources.

* Addressing questions, complaints, grievances, and suggestions from faculty, staff, and students;

* Performing other duties as assigned by the dean

Required Qualifications

* Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field

* Current academic rank of tenured associate or full professor

* Demonstrated leadership skills

* Demonstrated administrative skills

* Distinguished record of teaching, service, and research

Preferred Qualifications

1. College-level teaching experience, which may include teaching labs as a graduate student.

2. Ability to teach in various areas of the program.

3.

Experience with students' academic mentoring.

Additional Information

From the Department

The College of Engineering and Sciences is a newly formed College as of 2024. The College offers B.S. in Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, and Petroleum Engineering and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering as well as B.S. in Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, and Mathematics and M.S. in Computer Science and Geology. The Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering Programs are ABET Accredited.

The College is also home to the Texas Water and Energy Institute and the newly opened Advanced Manufacturing Center. The College is housed in building that opened 2019, with excellent facilities for instructional and curricular activities and research and development.

Required Application Materials

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. List of References

4. Teaching Philosophy Statement

5. Unofficial Transcripts

6. Letters of Recommendation (Preferred)

Conditions of Employment

1. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.

2. Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance.

3. Once hired, the prospective employee must present documentation within three (3) days of the hire date to establish their identity and employment eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. UTPB participates in e-Verify.

4. Employees must be able and willing to travel and perform duties away from campus as necessary and must be able to operate a licensed motor vehicle, have access to a dependable motor vehicle, and possess a valid state driver's license. Must have and maintain a…