Instructor of Humanities and Communication

Job Description

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona. The University's Worldwide campus provides educational opportunities online and at approximately 130 locations throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central/South America.

As the largest and most comprehensive aviation and aerospace-focused university in the world, Embry-Riddle is a unique institution. Over the past 90 years, the University has evolved with industry to break new ground and produce top-level graduates who serve the ever-changing needs of aviation and aerospace, and other STEM-related disciplines. Embry-Riddle offers programs in seven primary fields of study including: Applied Science; Aviation; Business; Computers and Technology; Engineering; Safety, Security, and Intelligence; and Space.

For Academic Year 2020-21, there were over 10,700 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students that attended the University's residential campuses and approximately 32,700 students in total enrolled with the University around the world.

The Opportunity:

The Department of Humanities and Communication at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott campus, invites applications for an instructor position to start in Fall of 2022. Embry-Riddle's Prescott Campus is respected worldwide for cutting-edge instruction and training for tomorrow’s aviation, aerospace, security and intelligence leaders. Prescott is a mile-high city and its climate reflects seasonable weather excellent for flying. Daytime averages are 80°F in the summer and 45°F in the winter. At 5,000 ft. above sea level, it boasts a mild climate, clean air, pristine wilderness areas, and nearby national forests. The university is a small, private, residential university in the mountains of Arizona with approximately 3,500 students. Staff/faculty/student interaction is highly valued and is a central theme of our campus. It is located 100 miles north of Phoenix and 120 miles south of the Grand Canyon.

The successful candidate will teach a 4/4 course load at the undergraduate level, including 100- and 200-level writing courses. The person filling this position may also teach introductory humanities courses. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

ERAU benefits include:

• Retirement Plan - ERAU offers immediate vesting and provides a 6% gift and will match up to 4% of employee contributions
  
  
• Two BCBS health plans – PPO and high deductible plan with a health savings account
  
  
• Tuition waivers for employees, spouses, and dependent children
  
  
• Use of various campus services: fitness center, library, mailroom and enjoy observation flights
  
  

Qualifications

• M.A. or Ph.D. in composition studies, rhetoric, writing, or a closely related field in hand at the start of the appointment.

To ensure full consideration, please apply online at careers.erau.edu by uploading 1) a letter of application, 2) a CV, 3) unofficial transcripts, and 4) the names and contact information of three professional references.

Review of applications will begin on April 20th and will continue until the position is filled. Only electronic applications will be considered.

For further information, contact

Dr. Matthew Haslam

Chair of the Dept. of Humanities and Communication

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Prescott, AZ, 86301

matthew.haslam@erau.edu