University of South Alabama, Mathematics and Statistics Department

Position ID:

USouthAl-CHAIR [#28112]

Position Title:

Department Chair, Mathematics and Statistics

Position Type:

Administration

Position Location:

Mobile, Alabama 36688, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Mathematics, Statistics

Appl Deadline:

none (posted 2026/02/12)

Position Description:

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of South Alabama invites applications for the position of Department Chair. The Department seeks a dynamic leader who will be responsible for the academic, personnel, financial, and administrative needs of the Department. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics and must hold the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor at an accredited four-year college or university. Research and teaching specializations are open. The successful candidate will have a strong research record, a commitment to teaching excellence, and demonstrated administrative experience. The Department Chair is a twelve-month, tenure track position and reports to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. The position is expected to begin by August 15, 2026, but the exact start date is open to negotiation.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, with Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, and Masters of Science degrees in Mathematics and in Applied Statistics. The department has a diverse group of faculty across a broad range of mathematical and statistical fields. The successful candidate should be able to interact with both mathematicians and statisticians across a wide range of subjects. More information can be found here: https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/mathstat/.

Applications should be submitted online at www.mathjobs.org, and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, a statement outlining administrative experience and vision, and three letters of recommendation (at least one of which should specifically address teaching). We cannot accept applications submitted directly to department faculty.

Before an official letter of offer is issued, the Search Committee Chairperson must receive signed letters of recommendation, and all official transcripts must be sent directly, either electronically or by mail, by the Registrars of all colleges and universities attended to the Search Committee Chairperson, Dr. Kevin Meeker at this email address -- kmeeker@southalabama.edu – or this mailing address:

Department of Math and Statistics, University of South Alabama, 411 University Boulevard North, Mobile, AL 36688-0002

Review of applications will begin on March 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Teaching statement
Administrative Statement
Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/mathstat/

251-460-6753

Department of Mathematics and Statistics
University of South Alabama
411 University Blvd. N., ILB 325
Mobile, AL 36688