Job Description

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology is an academic unit in the School of Science, Aviation, Health, and Technology within the Division of Academic Affairs. The department offers undergraduate degrees in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology. The department also offers minors in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology. A Master of Science degree in Mathematics is offered with concentrations in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics Teaching, and Remote Sensing.
The purpose of the unit is to foster an environment that encourages students to become active participants in the process of learning by providing quality teaching, advising, and engagement in career explorations.A Doctorate degree is required in mathematics or related areas. The individual selected for the Distinguished Professorship will be a published scholar in mathematics. His/her presence on the faculty will provide intellectual depth while further strengthening the quality of teaching in the fulfillment of the university’s mission of excellence in research and scholarly activities.
Description of Work
The primary purpose of the position is to raise the prestige and visibility of the university in northeastern North Carolina, the state, and the nation. The distinguished professorship will raise expectations, improve academic excellence, and enhance student learning thereby producing a more competitive ECSU student. The position will teach, develop, and assess courses.

Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position
Assist with recruitment and retention of undergraduate and graduate mathematics programs at ECSU.
Build partnerships with private, state, and federal agencies to increase external funding in the department.
Provide evidence of excellence in research and teaching through published articles and presentations at national conferences.
Improve collaborations with industry in northeastern North Carolina, the state and national industrial research facilities to enhance intellectual exchange between ECSU and other stakeholders.
Minimum Training and Experience
A Doctorate degree is required in mathematics or related areas. May hire at the lower rank of Distinguished Scholar based on review of credentials. The individual selected for the Distinguished Professorship will be a published scholar in mathematics. His/her presence on the faculty will provide intellectual depth while further strengthening the quality of teaching in the fulfillment of the university’s mission of excellence in research and scholarly activities.