Department Chair Tenured Associate Professor or Professor Department of Human Factors Safety and Social Sciences College of Arts Sciences - ON-SITE Daytona Be
Department Chair Tenured Associate Professor or Professor Department of Human Factors Safety and Social Sciences College of Arts Sciences - ON-SITE Daytona Be
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The Opportunity
The College of Arts & Sciences (COAS)at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical UniversityWorldwide Campus (ERAUW) seeks a dynamic nationally recognized academic leader who will serve as chair for the Department of Human Factors Safety and Social Sciences . This is an onsite position at EmbryRiddle 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 deans 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. EmbryRiddle Worldwide Headquarters are located in the vicinity of the universitys Daytona Beach campus with an excellent research infrastructure including the Hunt Library the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety and laboratories available.
A Ph.D. degree in a behavioral social or safety sciences discipline related to the departments programs and courses is required(e.g. cognitive science economics ergonomics human factors military science psychology risk and safety or sociology).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 department.
The ideal candidate will be a wellestablished 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 the Bachelor of Human Factors Psychology 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 Department of Human Factors Safety and Social Sciences Chairs responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Represent departmental needs and issues on the deans 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 colleges Strategic Guidance that connects to the universitys 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 fulltime 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 ERAUW develops and supports career ready graduates and advances all students to be lifelong learners and leaders in their professional disciplines. The colleges 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: Emergency Disaster and Global Security Studies; Human Factors Safety and Social Sciences ; 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 seven undergraduate programs are offered as well an several combined undergraduategraduate pathways programs and undergraduate minors.
The Department of Human Factors Safety and Social Sciences serves as the home for the MS in Human Factors and the MS in Occupational Safety Management; the BS in Human Factors Psychology; 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 2000 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 23000 students delivering courses globally online via Canvas synchronously via EagleVision to both homes and classrooms facetoface at over 130 locations and in a blended format.
EmbryRiddles Worldwide Campus has earned a top five ranking during the past nine years for Best Online Bachelors programs from U.S. News & World Report.
About EmbryRiddle: 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 EmbryRiddle stands as the worlds largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years weve been pioneering education in STEM fields serving over 11600 residential students and 19200 globally in the 202324 academic year with cuttingedge programs in Applied Science Aviation Business Technology Engineering Safety Security and Space.
Perks Await You at EmbryRiddle!
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9 paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Years 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.
- Personal Leave: Relax with 18 days for exempt fulltime employees in your first year.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
- An earned Ph.D. degree in a behavioral socialor safetysciences discipline related to the departments programs and courses is required. Strong applicants holding an Ed.D. degree may also be considered.
- A demonstrated record that will qualify candidates for appointment to a tenured faculty position at thetenured Associate Professor or Professor rank preferably with work that emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the social sciences.
- Wellestablished 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 the Bachelor of Science in Human Factors Psychology 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/requirements
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To submit your application for this opportunity please visit the EmbryRiddle Career Siteand search for requisition number R309439. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include a 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 .
Current EmbryRiddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
EmbryRiddle 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. EmbryRiddle 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.
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