Department Chair, Civil Engineering, Daytona Beach Campus
Department Chair, Civil Engineering, Daytona Beach Campus
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Job Description
The Opportunity
The Civil Engineering Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach Florida is accepting applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair. The University seeks a collaborative and student-oriented leader with a strong research background. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to foster teamwork build consensus and articulate a clear vision for departmental growth including expanding both student and faculty numbers and developing a PhD program. The Department Chair will be responsible for upholding Embry-Riddles commitment to student achievement while advancing the departments research profile.
As a tenured faculty member in the College of Engineering the successful candidate will have demonstrated an exemplary research and scholarly record leadership skills project management personnel development strategic planning and budget management. The position also requires working collaboratively with internal and external constituents as a department college and university team member. Additionally candidates should have experience with a broad range of innovative instruction and assessment methods. The ideal candidate will have a clear vision for supporting the growth of the Civil Engineering Department.
About the College of Engineering
The College of Engineering comprises five departments: Aerospace Civil Engineering Fundamentals Mechanical and Electrical Engineering & Computer Science. The Civil Engineering Department integrates aviation and aerospace into its curriculum and research with 12 full-time faculty serving about 90 undergraduates ten graduate students and supporting the colleges 3200 undergraduate population.
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 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 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science Aviation Business Technology Engineering Safety Security and Space.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the worlds largest fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace with more than 70 Bachelor Master and Ph.D. programs in Arts and Sciences Aviation Business and Engineering. The Daytona Beach Campus serves a diverse student body of approximately 8500 students. The research focus areas at Embry-Riddle are strategic and continue to evolve as technology and the world around us change incrementally. Some of our civil engineering focus areas include climate impact from the aviation industry climate change effects on substructures structural health monitoring assessing the resilience of natural and built environments and resilient transportation systems. To further support aviation and aerospace convergent research the University has established Centers of Excellence such as the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety ( and the Center for Aerospace Resilience ( Await You at Embry-Riddle!
- Health Benefits:Experience comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your healthbecause your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier happier you!
- 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 an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution with no vesting period.
- Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9 paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day.
Qualifications
Required Education and Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in civil engineering or other related fields have a successful record of scholarship and securing external funding from diverse agencies and industries and be committed to teaching excellence. Successful candidates must have excellent leadership and communication skills in written and spoken English and the necessary qualifications at the time of employment to be appointed as a tenured full professor in the Civil Engineering Department.
Application process/requirements
Applicants are encouraged to apply by October 15 2025 though applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The start date is negotiable with Fall 2026 preferred.
To submit your application for this opportunity please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310195. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
- Detailed cover letter discussing experience academic and leadership qualifications and background that strongly aligns with the Civil Engineering Department and the position
- Full CV
- Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Questions can be directed to Dr. Sherif Ishak Search Committee Chair at .
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty staff and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment advancement compensation training and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions including hiring promotions compensation and other terms of employment based on individual merit qualifications and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability veteran status predisposing genetic characteristics age religion or pregnancy status or any other status protected by federal state or local law in its employment educational programs admissions policies financial aid or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information please visit our website.
Employment Type
Full-Time
