Job Description

The College of Arts & Sciences (COAS) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide Campus (ERAU-W) seeks a full-time faculty member eligible for the rank of tenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Physical Science with a strong record of interdisciplinary collaboration.

This is a fully remote online position (U.S.-based) with no relocation required; travel will be required at least once per year to attend commencement and mandatory college meetings as well as relevant other events.

The anticipated start date for this faculty appointment is January 2025 or later depending on the availability of the final candidate.

The Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology includes a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies as well as minors in Airport Baggage Handling Systems Implementation, Applied Data Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics, and Military Studies. Faculty are active scholars in their disciplines and collaborators across the college and with external partners.  

The successful candidate will teach in several of the above programs based on their qualifications. The position will also contribute to teaching in the General Education program. Teaching modalities primarily include asynchronous and synchronous online delivery. A limited number of face-to-face offerings may be available based on faculty location. 

The successful candidate will maintain an exemplary level of research and scholarly activity. ERAU offers a variety of internal research support programs, including college- and university-level funding opportunities. As such, the faculty member will be expected to actively and substantively contribute to the college's evolving research agenda and external grant activities by strengthening the science and technology focus, including in cross-departmental collaboration.

Service responsibilities for this candidate are likely to include contributing to student success through recruitment and retention efforts, curriculum and program development, as well as participation on departmental, college, and/or university committees.

About the College of Arts & Sciences

The College of Arts & Sciences at ERAU-Worldwide 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 collaborative research as well as to 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; Emergency, Disaster and Global Security Studies; Humanities and Communication;  and Mathematics, Science and Technology.

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 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.

About Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.  

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.  
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.  
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.

Qualifications

Required education:

• Ph.D. in Physical Sciences

Preferred qualifications:

• Applicants with a record of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Application process/requirements

Review of applications will begin October, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R308690. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include a cover letter, CV, unofficial graduate transcripts, and a list of three references. In their application letter, applicants should note their teaching experience, previous scholarly productivity, plans for further development of their scholarship, and their potential contributions to student success in the online education environment. Additional materials, such as a teaching portfolio and/or research statement, may be requested from qualified applicants as the search progresses.

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.