
<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:15.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Position Open at

Jacksonville State University:</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:15.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Dept Head: Mathematical,

Computing, and Information Sciences</span></p>


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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Full posting and

instructions for applying at <a href="https://jobs.jsu.edu/postings/5129">https://jobs.jsu.edu/postings/5129</a></span></p>


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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Posting Details</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Posting Number:

FY201500046</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Job Title: Dept Head

Mathematical,</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Computing, and

Information Sciences/ Asso or Full Prof</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Position is: Vacant</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Salary: Commensurate with

experience and budget</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Position Type: Faculty</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Department: Mathematical

Computing & Info Sciences</span></p>


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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Job Summary: </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(119,119,119)">The Head

of the Department of Mathematical, Computing, and Information Sciences (MCIS)

leads JSU’s programs for the Bachelor of Science with a major in Computer Science

with three concentrations – Information Assurance, Game Development, and General;

the Bachelor of Science with a major in Computer Information Systems with three

concentrations – Information Assurance, Web Development, and General; and a major

in Mathematics with three concentrations – Theoretical, Applied, and General.  The Department Head also oversees the Master

of Science in Computer Systems and Software Design, studio or nonstudio,  with two concentrations – Information Security

and Assurance, and General; and a Master of Science in Mathematics, thesis or

nonthesis. The Department Head leads the department in program review, guides strategic

planning, and ensures the participation of faculty in teaching, research, publication,

and community service. </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Essential Functions: </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(119,119,119)">In addition to traditional

faculty responsibilities, the MCIS Department Head is responsible for

representing the department and its faculty; managing the departmental budgets;

planning curriculum; managing the departmental office and personnel; and

managing/planning faculty teaching loads and schedules. The Head will teach as

required, and will accept other duties as may be assigned by the Dean of the

College of Arts and Sciences or by University policy. The successful candidate must

be an academic leader with established professional service, knowledge of current

research in one or more of the fields of the department, and the ability to

foster collegiality among the department faculty, the College, and the

University community. The Head must have proven ability to obtain and manage

extramural funds and must successfully manage and work with a diverse group of

people with varied interests, abilities and personalities. The Department Head

must have demonstrated administrative experience that includes the leadership

skills necessary to support and encourage faculty teaching, research, and

service commitments and to stimulate their pursuits of professional development

activities.</span></p>


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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(119,119,119)">The Department Head must

have knowledge of teaching, scholarly activity, and service at the University

level; possess knowledge of University administration and managerial procedures

and practices; have knowledge of education law; have demonstrated ability to

create/maintain effective relationships on campus with students, faculty, staff

and administrators; have demonstrated ability to manage the fiscal and human

resources; have demonstrated ability to read documents, written in English,

encountered on the job; and show ability to communicate effectively (in speaking

and writing) to individuals and groups, including public speaking; and have computer

knowledge needed for administrative work</span></p>


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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Minimum Qualifications:</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(119,119,119)">1) Candidates must have

an earned doctorate in computer science, computer information systems, or the

mathematical sciences.</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(119,119,119)">2) A minimum of five

years of experience as a tenure line faculty member in a regionally accredited

college or university or an internationally accredited college or university is

required.</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(119,119,119)">3) The successful

candidate will have credentials commensurate with those of a tenured associate

or full professor and will have a substantial record of research, teaching, and

leadership.</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(119,119,119)">4)A minimum of one year

fulltime equivalent administrative experience, such as department head, program

leader, graduate coordinator, curriculum coordinator or similar responsibility

is required.</span></p>


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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Posting Date: 01/15/2015</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Closing Date: 03/15/2015</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Open Until Filled: No</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Requested Starting Date:

08/01/2015</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Internal or External</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Funding: Regular

Appropriations</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Summary</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(119,119,119)">Prior to an on campus interview,

JSU requires all official transcripts of candidates.  Invited candidates may request transcripts

sent to:</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(119,119,119)">Dean Earl Wade</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(119,119,119)">College of Arts and

Sciences</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(119,119,119)">700 Pelham Road North</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(119,119,119)">Jacksonville, AL 36265</span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal"> </p><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature">Linda Plotnick, Ph.D.<br>Assistant Professor <br>Computer Information Systems<br>Jacksonville State University<br><br></div>

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