Temple University, Mathematics
Position ID:
Temple-CHAIR [#28041]
Position Title:
Department Chair
Position Type:
Tenured & Senior faculty
Position Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122, United States of America
Appl Deadline:
2026/03/15 11:59PM
(posted 2026/01/29, listed until 2026/07/29)
(posted 2026/01/29, listed until 2026/07/29)Position Description:
Position Description
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for the department, managing resources and the budget to ensure long-term stability.
- Oversee personnel matters, including recruiting, evaluating, and mentoring faculty and staff.
- Guide curriculum development, class scheduling, and the administration of undergraduate and graduate programs, fostering innovation across all offerings.
- Support and advance faculty excellence in teaching, research, and service, including mentoring junior colleagues.
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and pursue growth opportunities in areas of research aligned with CST’s mission.
- Build partnerships with academic, professional, and industry organizations to strengthen teaching, research, outreach, and fundraising efforts.
- Cultivate a collegial, inclusive departmental climate grounded in transparent communication, shared governance, and community support.
- Represent the department to internal and external stakeholders while contributing actively to the college leadership team.
Qualifications
Required:
- Must hold a doctoral-level degree (PhD, DPhil, DSc) in mathematics or closely related field.
- Demonstrated excellence in an established program of research and scholarly activities, commensurate with appointment at the rank of Full Professor.
- Demonstrated experience in academic leadership, with evidence of successfully addressing complex organizational challenges.
- Evidence of clear commitment to fostering evidence-based teaching, best-practice mentoring, and engaged learning opportunities.
- Commitment to creating inclusive, accessible spaces for all students.
Preferred:
- Experience coordinating with administration, staff, students, and faculty to accomplish departmental, college, and institutional goals.
- Administrative experience that includes maintaining significant budgets and awards, and the ability to work successfully with professional budget staff.
- A record of leadership in initiatives and activities promoting student success, especially those with strong implications for career opportunities or career outcomes.
To apply
Application are to be made through mathjobs.org and are to include:
- A cover letter.
- Curriculum vitae.
- A statement of your leadership style, how your experience reflects that style, and your goals for the department, particularly as they relate to undergraduate and graduate programs, service courses, teaching pedagogy, research, and internal and external service.
- Names and contact information of four references.
The initial Department Chair appointment is for 3 years, with renewal for additional 3-year terms possible after a performance review as prescribed by University policy. Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2026. All inquiries may be directed to mathematics@temple.edu
About Temple University and the Department
Temple University, founded in 1884, is a Carnegie R1 institution and one of the nation’s largest urban public research universities. Located in North Philadelphia, just 1.5 miles from Center City, Temple enrolls approximately 30,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
As an anchor institution in North Philadelphia, Temple is deeply engaged with the surrounding community through educational partnerships, workforce development, and neighborhood initiatives. Faculty and students benefit from the university’s dynamic urban setting, vibrant campus life, and opportunities to contribute to research, teaching, and service that make a meaningful impact locally and globally.
The Department of Mathematics at Temple University is a longstanding, highly respected academic unit, recognized for its strong record of excellence and leadership in the mathematical community. The department plays a vital role in advancing the strategic priorities of the College of Science and Technology and supporting the broader scientific disciplines through its active research environment, significant contributions to undergraduate and graduate education across the University, and its commitment to outreach and community engagement.
Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Leadership statement
- Four references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
- And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Department of Mathematics
Room 640, Wachman Hall
Temple University
1805 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Room 640, Wachman Hall
Temple University
1805 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122