Chair of the Department of Applied Aviation Sciences

Qualifications

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  The successful candidate will have:

• Earned a doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., J.D., etc.) from an accredited institution.
• Experience in academic administration in scheduling courses, assigning faculty, evaluating faculty, ensuring appropriate recordkeeping and regulatory compliance, etc.
• A record of developing and maintaining channels of communication with professional groups and industry to ensure that programs are providing appropriate educational preparation for the students.
• Experience in maintaining academic excellence with respect to a department’s teaching and research efforts.
• Experience in developing a strong and competent faculty to meet the University curriculum requirements and high standards of the department.
• A demonstrable record of providing strong leadership in encouraging and growing research among faculty.
• Experience fostering collaboration among faculty both inside and outside the department, in both research and innovation in teaching.
• Demonstrated successful leadership experience at a four-year institution of higher education focused on teaching, research, and service.
• Attained tenure and an academic rank of Associate Professor or higher.

The Department Chair is expected to begin no later than August 16, 2021.  Applications should include a CV and a detailed letter describing the candidate’s aviation and administrative leadership experience as well as academic qualifications that demonstrate a fit with the Department of Applied Aviation Science and the position.  All materials should be submitted online through our application system at https://embryriddle.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Daytona-Beach-FL/Chair-of-the-Department-of-Applied-Aviation-Sciences--Daytona-Beach-Campus-_R300550. Any questions should be directed to Associate Dean and Professor Daniel Friedenzohn at friedend@erau.edu.