Associate/Full Professor and Chair, Department of Mathematics, Prescott Campus

About the role

The Department of Mathematics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Campus, seeks an Associate or Full Professor and Chair to lead the department. The position is full-time, 12-month, with a preferred start date of July 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department in academic and administrative matters.
• Teach a range of courses in mathematics and related fields.
• Develop and maintain a strong research program.
• Engage in curriculum development and assessment.
• Supervise graduate students and advise undergraduate research projects.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees.
• Contribute to the university's mission and strategic goals.

Requirements

• PhD in mathematics or closely related field.
• Experience commensurate with appointment at the level of associate or full professor.
• Strong record of teaching at a STEM university.
• Prior administrative experience preferred.
• Candidate should incorporate undergraduate students in their research.
• Collaborative team player.

Qualifications

• Education and Qualifications: PhD in mathematics or closely related field, experience commensurate with appointment at the level of associate or full professor.
• Preferred Qualifications: Strong record of teaching at a STEM university, prior administrative experience, candidate incorporates undergraduate students in their research, collaborative team player.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse faculty and student body.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Tuition Coverage: 100% tuition coverage for oneself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of base salary to retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
• Personal Leave: 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in the first year.

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time, 12-month.

Contact Information

To submit your application, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311563. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include the following application items combined into a single PDF packet: Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy, Administration Philosophy, Current and Future Research, Names and contact information of 3-5 professional references. Current Embry-Riddle employees should apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.