Department Chair, Humanities and Communication
- Employer
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Nov 30, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Communications, Digital Media, Other Communications
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Department Chair, Humanities and
Communication
College of Arts & Sciences
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University-Worldwide
The College of Arts & Sciences COAS at Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University-Worldwide ERAU-W seeks a dynamic,
nationally recognized academic leader who will serve as
Chair for the Department of Humanities and
Communication. This position will include a tenured
faculty appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank.
The successful candidate not only will lead the existing faculty
and programs in the department, but also will guide a strategic
college-wide focus in developing new interdisciplinary programs and
courses. The successful candidate will fill a critical leadership
role within the College and across the Worldwide campus and will be
provided ample time and resources to accommodate responsibilities
of leadership, program development, and management for this broad
interdisciplinary faculty team.
As a tenured faculty member in COAS, the successful candidate will
maintain an exemplary level of research and scholarly activity.
S/he will have demonstrated leadership skills, including project
management, development of personnel, strategic planning, and
budget management. The position also requires an ability to work
collaboratively with internal and external constituents as a member
of the department, college, and university. Additionally,
candidates should have experience with a broad range of innovative
methods of instruction and assessment. The ideal candidate will
have a clear vision for supporting the growth of the Bachelor of
Science in Communication program. While this position will be based
at Worldwide headquarters in Daytona Beach, FL, department faculty
are located around the world. As such, candidates will be highly
adept at digital communication and proficient at motivating and
leading virtual teams.
A doctorate in a humanities or communication discipline is
required. Applicants should have a demonstrated record that will
qualify them for appointment to a tenured faculty position at the
Associate Professor or Professor rank, preferably with work that
emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of humanities or
communication with the STEM disciplines.
COAS engages regularly in strategic planning activities, leading to
the current COAS Strategic Directions & Action Plan (
https://worldwide.erau.edu/colleges/arts-sciences
) that will guide the College’s work and resources through 2022.
Additionally, COAS implemented promotion and tenure guidelines and
criteria, effective August 2019. Both of these policy documents are
vital to the future trajectory of the College, and represent a
collective strategy for all College decisions. The Department Chair
for Humanities and Communication will provide leadership and
mentoring for department faculty in order to maintain the positive
momentum inspired by these critical College documents.
Other COAS departments include STEM Education, Applied Sciences,
and Security and Emergency Services. In addition to degree
programs, COAS annually provides over 2,000 sections of general
education courses as part of every degree program at ERAU-W, with a
focus on developing students’ capacity in critical thinking,
quantitative reasoning, information literacy, communication,
scientific literacy, cultural literacy, and collaboration. The
Worldwide campus has an enrollment of 23,000 students, delivering
courses globally online, synchronously to both homes and
classrooms, in blended formats, and face-to-face at over 130
locations. ERAU-W earned a Top 5 ranking during the past seven
years for Best Online Bachelor’s programs from U.S. News &
World Report.
Qualifications :
Review of applications will begin January 19,
2021, and will continue until the position is filled;
expected start date will be August 1, 2021.
Applications should include a current CV and a detailed letter
discussing experience, academic qualifications, and background that
demonstrate a fit with COAS and the position. Selected candidates
will be required to secure three professional references as part of
the review process. Application materials should be submitted
electronically at https://careers.erau.edu/ .
Questions can be directed via email to Dr. Debra Bourdeau, Search
Committee Chair, at taylo13f@erau.edu .
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