Job Description
The College of Arts & Sciences (COAS) at…
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide Campus (ERAU-W)
seeks a dynamic, nationally recognized academic leader who will
serve as chair for the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences
(BSS). This is an on-site position at Embry-Riddle Worldwide
Headquarters in Daytona Beach, FL. This position will include a
tenured faculty appointment at the associate professor or professor
rank. As a member of the dean’s leadership team and a tenured
faculty member in the college, the successful candidate will teach
one course per year and maintain an exemplary level of research and
scholarly activity.
A Ph.D. degree in a behavioral or social sciences discipline
related to the department’s programs and courses is required.
Strong applicants holding an Ed.D. degree may also be considered.
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 behavioral and social
sciences.
The ideal candidate will be a well-established scholar in a field
relevant to the department with a clear vision for supporting the
growth of the Master of Science in Human Factors, the Master of
Science in Occupational Safety Management, and the Bachelor of
Science in Safety Management programs.
The candidate will have demonstrated skills in leadership, 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. While this position will be
based at Worldwide Headquarters in Daytona Beach, FL, department
faculty are located around the world and work remotely. As such,
candidates will be highly adept at digital communication and
proficient at motivating and leading virtual teams.
Reporting to the dean, the BSS department chair’s responsibilities
include but are not limited to the following:
• Represent departmental needs and issues on the dean’s
leadership team and implement college priorities in the
department
• Provide comprehensive leadership to and represent the
department under the supervision of the dean
• Guide the development of the department according to the
college’s Strategic Guidance that connects to the university’s
Strategic Plan
• Manage faculty workload and travel budgets
• Offer mentorship, guidance, and recommendations in the faculty
promotion and tenure process
• Serve as the intermediary between department faculty and
college administration
• Evaluate teaching and performance for full-time faculty and a
large pool of adjunct faculty
• Hire adjunct faculty
• Work with administrative specialists on course scheduling
• Ensure the quality of curriculum and courses
• Support the development and growth of programs
About the College of Arts & Sciences
Based on its Strategic Guidance, the College of Arts & Sciences
at ERAU-W develops and supports career- ready graduates and
advances all students to be lifelong learners and leaders in their
professional disciplines. The college’s vision is to be a
destination for multidisciplinary studies and impactful
collaborative research as well as continue to be a national leader
in general education, developing opportunities for our diverse
student population to fulfill their educational goals and become
responsive, responsible global citizens.
The college comprises four departments: Behavioral and Social
Sciences; Humanities and Communication; Mathematics, Science, and
Technology; and Security and Emergency Services. The
college delivers courses online as well as on several sites across
the United States and around the world. Currently, four graduate
and five undergraduate programs are offered, as well as several
undergraduate minors.
The Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences serves as the home
for the MS in Human Factors and Occupational Safety Management; the
BS in Safety Management; Minors in Economics,
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Occupational Safety and
Health; and provides foundational economics, psychology, and safety
courses that support general education requirements and
prerequisites to other Worldwide degree programs.
The college also delivers the general education program to all
Worldwide Campus students, providing over 2,000 sections annually,
with a focus on developing students’ capacity in critical thinking,
quantitative reasoning, information literacy, communication,
scientific literacy, cultural literacy, technological literacy, and
collaboration. The Worldwide Campus has an enrollment of more than
23,000 students, delivering courses globally online via Canvas,
synchronously via EagleVision to both homes and classrooms,
face-to-face at over 130 locations, and in a blended format.
Embry-Riddle’s Worldwide Campus has earned a top five ranking
during the past nine years for Best Online Bachelor’s programs from
U.S. News & World Report.
About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic
excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than
30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an
amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6%
gift and up to 4% match and free tuition for employees and their
immediate family members. To find out more about our benefits and
why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13
consecutive years, visit our careers
page.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
• An earned doctorate in a Behavioral or Social Sciences
discipline related to the Department’s programs and courses.
• A demonstrated record that will qualify candidates 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.
• Well-established scholar in a field relevant to the department
with a clear vision for supporting the growth of the Master of
Science in Human Factors, the Master of Science in Occupational
Safety Management, and the Bachelor of Science in Safety Management
programs.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, project management,
development of personnel, strategic planning, and budget
management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external
constituents as a member of the department, college, and
university.
• Experience with a broad range of innovative methods of
instruction and assessment.
• Must be highly adept at digital communication and proficient at
motivating and leading virtual teams.
Application process
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled. Applications should include a current
CV and a detailed letter discussing experience, academic
qualifications, and background that demonstrate a fit with the
college and the position. Selected candidates will be required to
secure three professional references as part of the review
process.
Questions can be directed via email to Dr. Donna Roberts. Search
Committee Chair, at [email protected]
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