Department Chair and Professor

Chair of the Department of Mathematics

The University of Rochester invites applications and nominations for the position of chair of the Department of Mathematics. Candidates should have an exceptional research record in mathematics; leadership and vision; experience and capability to manage an academic unit, including developing new projects and programs, mentoring junior researchers, and administration of the Department; and an ability to connect to a wide range of constituents in the University, academia, industry, foundations, and government. The chair will be expected to envision, build, and sustain multi-disciplinary research partnerships and initiatives within the University and in the wider entrepreneurial ecosystem. The ideal chair will develop Rochester’s prominence as a leader in contemporary and applied mathematics research and education.

The Math department at the University of Rochester is a research-oriented department with a strong interest in preparing the next generation of mathematicians, scientists, and engineers for successful careers in industry, research, and business. The doctoral program currently enrolls 31 students who benefit not only from faculty guidance but who can also gain valuable professional experience participating in the department’s innovation undergraduate program, including WeBWork. The department currently has 20 tenured or tenure-track faculty, 12 visiting faculty, 8 teaching faculty, and 7 emeritus professors. The standard teaching load for TT faculty is 2:1.

The chair of the Department of Mathematics reports directly to dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.  The new chair will be expected to shape institutional priorities within a dynamic environment that values nimble adaptation, academic innovation, and commitment to excellence with high standards of performance.

Qualifications

Competitive candidates will have the following professional qualifications and personal characteristics:

Research Stature: distinguished research accomplishments, commensurate with appointment at the rank of professor in an AAU institution; Program Leadership: proven ability in and a strong commitment to fostering research and education in mathematics; Diversity and Inclusiveness: demonstrated record of increasing diversity at every level of the university: faculty, staff, and students; Leadership Experience: experience with the navigation of complex organizational structures with multi-faceted strategies, and especially the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people, the capacity to listen, and the ability to gain trust and inspire others to further the Department’s mission and programs; Fundraising skill: willingness to engage others on behalf of the University’s mission, and to serve as the Department’s key fundraising interface to the administration and the Advancement department; and Administrative Skill: fiscally responsible and able to lead decision-making in finance, space, and related resources. The University of Rochester ranks among the nation’s top research universities and has been a member of the AAU since 1941. The University consists of six closely co-located academic units: Arts, Sciences & Engineering (composed of the School of Arts and Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences); the School of Medicine and Dentistry; the School of Nursing; the Eastman School of Music; the Simon Business School; and the Warner School of Education and Human Development. The University of Rochester Medical Center has received over $1.3 billion in total research funding over the last five years. Total annual research expenditures at the university are approximately $350 million. The University’s endowment exceeds $3.2 billion. The University is decentralized, using a responsibility-centered management system under which all revenues and expenditures are attributed to the programmatic divisions (e.g., schools, hospitals, art gallery). The University’s comprehensive annual budget, including the medical center and healthcare enterprise, exceeds $3 billion.

The Search

Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited.  Although the search will remain open until the position is filled, candidate materials should be received as soon as possible. Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae, a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described herein, and the names and contact information of five references.  References will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of the candidate.

Materials should be sent electronically via e-mail to the University’s consultants, Dr. Jonathan Fortescue of Park Square Executive Search, at jonathan@parksquare.com, or Lindsey Guenther, associate, at lguenther@parksquare.com. Documents that must be mailed may be sent to Jonathan Fortescue, Ph.D., Managing Partner, Park Square Executive Search, LLC, 225 Franklin Street, 17th Floor, Boston, MA 02110. Phone: 617-401-2981.

The University of Rochester is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.  All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply.