Associate Dean for Student Success and Academics & tenured Associate Professor or Professor (open discipline)

Job title:

Associate Dean for Student Success and Academics & tenured Associate Professor or Professor (open discipline)

Company

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Job description

Job DescriptionThe OpportunityThe College of Arts & Sciences (COAS) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (ERAU-WW) invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Student Success and Academics and tenured Associate or Full Professor. This is an on-site position with an office at Embry-Riddle Worldwide Headquarters in Daytona Beach, FL. The College seeks a dynamic, nationally recognized academic leader who, under the oversight of the Dean, who is the College’s chief academic officer, will be responsible for college curriculum quality management and continuous improvement, including assessment and evaluation, and all aspects of student success specific to the needs of traditional and non-traditional learners. Reporting to the Dean and a member of the Dean’s Leadership Team, the Associate Dean for Student Success and Academics will have a distinguished record of recognized excellence and experience that will result in strong leadership for the following, within the framework of the and under the Dean’s direction:

• Quality managing and continuously improving innovative, interdisciplinary curricula;
• Overseeing the College’s general education program chair;
• Resolving curricular and academic program issues;
• Coordinating all COAS academic, administrative assessment, and accreditation activity;
• Leading the PATHWAYS to Student Success Program and its components, and overseeing other student success components as assigned by the Dean;
• Implementing a student research assistant program in coordination with the college’s Senior Research and Scholarship Mentor;
• Collaborating with faculty and college leadership on innovative academic and student success programs;
• Overseeing the College’s process for general education course placement exam waivers;
• Processing student academic integrity violations, grade appeals, grievances, and other student issues in collaboration with the Dean of Students Office, Advisors, and Department Chairs;
• Working with Advising on the promotion of minors and courses as well as assisting faculty with handouts to promote new offerings;
• Coordinating production and updating of printed and digital academic program information material;
• Maintaining and adding newly admitted students to the COAS New Student Orientation course;
• Composing a periodical student newsletter in collaboration with Advising;
• Serving as academic liaison to the other ERAU-WW colleges;
• Collaborating with the Dean to attract and engage internal and external stakeholders; and
• Performing any other duties assigned by the Dean.

While the Associate Dean for Student Success and Academics will be based at Worldwide headquarters in Daytona Beach, FL, COAS faculty are located across the country. Candidates will not only need to demonstrate an appropriate prior leadership record and experience in managing academic programs in a broad interdisciplinary setting serving a diverse audience but also be highly adept at geographically distributed academic operations and asynchronous online education as well as traditional face-to-face education.About the Embry-Riddle Worldwide | College of Arts & SciencesThe Embry-Riddle Worldwide College of Arts & Sciences develops and supports career-ready graduates and advances all students to be lifelong learners and leaders in their professional disciplines. Through the general education program that it delivers to all Embry-Riddle Worldwide students and beyond, the College emphasizes academic rigor in critical thinking, global perspectives, creative problem solving, communication skills, scientific and cultural literacy, as well as ethical interaction with the contemporary world. In its academic degree programs, the college focuses on applied studies that implement state-of-the-art curriculum to educate students for long-term success in their profession. The College is comprised of the Department of Emergency, Disaster and Global Security Studies; the Department of Human Factors, Safety, and Social Sciences; the Department of Humanities and Communication; and the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology.The program currently offers the following degree programs as well as several minors and certificates:

• Undergraduate: A.S. in Emergency Management; B.S. in Communication; B.S. in Emergency Services; B.S. in Homeland Security; B.S. in Human Factors Psychology; B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies; and B.S. in Safety Management
• Graduate: M.S. in Emergency Services; M.S. in Human Factors; M.S. in Human Security and Resilience; and M.S. in Occupational Safety Management

About Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and AerospaceWith 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!

• 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.
• Generous Time Off: Relax with 15 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 Year’s Day.

QualificationsRequired Education and QualificationsThis is a senior-level position in the College, requiring a Ph.D., professional credentials and disciplinary record suitable for an appointment as a tenured faculty member at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in one of the College’s departments. Please ensure that your application materials clearly support these requirements.Application process/requirementsReview of applications will begin March 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is August 1, 2025.To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the and search for requisition number R309093. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions must include the following:

• CV
• Contact information for three professional references
• Detailed letter discussing administrative experience, academic qualifications, and background that demonstrate a fit with the College and the position.

Questions can be directed via email to Dr. Alexander Siedschlag, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, at .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 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.

Expected salary

Location

Daytona Beach, FL

Job date

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 02:41:14 GMT

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