<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;text-transform:uppercase;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">Position Open for
Department Head at Jacksonville State University</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;text-transform:uppercase;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><br></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Posting Number</span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">:
FY201500046</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Job Title</span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">: Dept Head
Mathematical, Computing, and Information Sciences/ Assoc or Full Prof</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Position is</span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">:
Vacant</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Salary:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> Commensurate
with experience and budget</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Position Type:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">
Faculty</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Department:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">
Mathematical Computing & Information Sciences</span></p>

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

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Job Summary</span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">:</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">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 non-studio,
 with two concentrations – Information Security and Assurance, and
General; and a Master of Science in Mathematics, thesis or non-thesis. 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"> </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Essential Functions:</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">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;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">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>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Minimum Qualifications:</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">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;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">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;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">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;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">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;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Posting Date: 01/15/2015</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Closing Date: 10/31/2015</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Open Until Filled: No</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Requested Starting Date: 01/02/2016</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Internal or External</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Funding: Regular Appropriations</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Prior to an on campus interview, JSU
requires all official transcripts of candidates.  Invited candidates may
request transcripts be sent to:</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Dean Earl Wade</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">College of Arts and Sciences</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">700 Pelham Road North</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Jacksonville, AL 36265</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">Full posting and
instructions for applying at <a href="https://jobs.jsu.edu/postings/5129" target="_blank">https://jobs.jsu.edu/postings/5129</a></span></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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