Assistant Dean, College of Arts & Sciences

The Opportunity

The College of Arts & Sciences (COAS) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (ERAU-WW) invites applications for the position of Assistant Dean and tenured Associate Professor.

Please note that this is an in-person position at the Embry-Riddle Worldwide Headquarters located in Daytona Beach, FL.

The college seeks a dynamic, high-potential Assistant Dean, who, under the oversight of the Dean, will be responsible for various academic and administrative goals of the college as a whole. These responsibilities include curriculum quality management and continuous improvement, academic and administrative assessment and evaluation, specialized accreditation, and several aspects of student success specific to the needs of traditional and non-traditional learners. As a member of the Dean's Leadership Team, the Assistant Dean will have a promising record of academic and administrative experience within the framework of the College of Arts & Sciences Strategic Guidance 2023-25.

In particular, the Assistant Dean will:

• Ensure quality management and continuous improvement for innovative, interdisciplinary curricula;
• Resolve curricular and academic program issues;
• Oversee course monitors;
• Coordinate and support academic and administrative assessment as well as accreditation activity;
• Oversee the PATHWAYS to Student Success Program and its components, and oversee other student success components as assigned by the Dean;
• Advance the college's research agenda and establish a support structure for college research and pursuit of external grants;
• Implement a student research assistant program in coordination with the college's Senior Research and Scholarship Mentor;
• Manage the Dean's Student Award process;
• Processing student academic integrity violations, grade appeals, grievances, and other student issues in collaboration with the Dean of Students Office, Advisors, and Department Chairs;
• Maintaining and coordination of newly admitted students to the COAS New Student Orientation course;
• Composing a periodical student newsletter in collaboration with Advising;
• Serving as internal and external academic liaison;
• Representing the Dean at internal and external meetings and events as needed;
• Performing any other duties assigned by the Dean.

While the Assistant Dean 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 ability to manage academic and administrative processes, projects, and initiatives 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 & Sciences

The 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 college 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 Data Science; 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

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 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!

• 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 health-because 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 Year's Day.

Required Education and Qualifications:

This is leadership-level position that requires a Ph.D., professional credentials, and disciplinary record suitable for an appointment as a tenured faculty member at the rank of Associate Professor in one of the college's departments.

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 Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R309951. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Full CV
• Detailed letter discussing administrative experience, academic qualifications, and background that demonstrate a fit with the college and the position
• 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 via email to Dr. Alexander Siedschlag, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, at siedscha@erau.edu.

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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