Assistant (tenure track)/Associate (tenured) Professor, Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology, College of Arts & Sciences (Remote U.S.)

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 Environmental Science, Public Health, Global Health, Ecology, Biology, or a related field, 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 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 education:

• Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Global Health, Ecology, Physical Sciences, or a related field.

Preferred qualifications:

• Applicants with a record of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Application process/requirements

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

Candidates must submit 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 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Embry-Riddle is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We continually strive to recognize, respect, and celebrate differences and cultural identities among individuals as we recruit, support, and embrace our diverse community. We work to provide a safe and inclusive environment and to create a climate free of discrimination where cultural competency is fostered through leadership, integrity, care, and respect.