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Department Chair, Behavioral and Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

Employer
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Location
Florida, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
May 5, 2023
Job Description

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 Behavioral and Social Sciences. Note: this is an onsite position at our Worldwide Headquarters building located in Daytona Beach, FL . 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 will be provided time and resources to accommodate responsibilities of leadership, program development, and management of 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 Master of Science in Human Factors, Master of Science in Occupational Safety Management, and Bachelor of Science in Safety Management programs. 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 behavioral or social sciences discipline clearly connected to the Department’s programs and courses 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 the social sciences.

COAS engages regularly in strategic planning activities that guide the College’s work and resources. Additionally, COAS has implemented standard promotion and tenure guidelines and criteria. 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 Behavioral and Social Sciences will provide leadership and mentoring for department faculty to maintain the positive momentum inspired by these critical College programs.

Other COAS departments include Humanities and Communication, Mathematics, Science and Technology, 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 over 30,000 enrolled students, delivering courses both online and face-to- face at over 130 US and international locations. ERAU-W has earned a Top 5 ranking during the past eight years for Best Online Bachelor’s programs from U.S. News & World Report.

Qualifications

Review of applications will begin August 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled; expected start date will be January 1, 2024. 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. Michelle Whisenhant, Search Committee Chair, at whisenhm@erau.edu.

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