Chair for the Department of Applied Sciences
- Employer
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Dec 11, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Other Science & Technology, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Academic Administration
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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 Applied Sciences. 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 development and growth of
programs in the department. 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 the Applied Sciences is required. Meteorology and
Psychology are targeted growth areas for the department; candidates
with backgrounds in one of these areas will be given preference.
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 the applied sciences.
COAS engages regularly in strategic planning activities, with the
current COAS Strategic Directions & Action Plan (
https://worldwide.erau.edu/colleges/arts-sciences
) guiding 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 Applied Sciences 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 Humanities and Communication,
Security and Emergency Services, and STEM Education. 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 29,
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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