Associate or Full Professor and Chair, Department of Humanities & Communication, Prescott Campus
The Opportunity
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott, Arizona campus seeks candidates for the position of Associate or Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Humanities & Communication. This is a full-time, 12-month position, with a preferred start date of July 2026. The Department of Humanities and Communication is currently home to 10 full time faculty members, and is tasked to deliver a large number general education courses in service of all majors on campus.
Qualifications
Required Education and Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, Technical and Professional Writing, Communication, or related fields
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong record of teaching at a STEM university
- Prior administrative experience
- Incorporates undergraduate students in their research
- Collaborative team player
Benefits
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
- 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.
- Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
Application Requirements
Complete submissions include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Administration Philosophy
- Current and Future Research
- Contact information for three to five professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
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 R311564. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.