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

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Prescott, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Campus, invites applications for the position of Associate or Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematics. This is a full-time, 12-month position, with a preferred start date of July 2026. The Department of Mathematics is currently home to 17 full time faculty members, and offers two BS degrees in Data Science and Simulation Science, Gaming and Animation. The department also delivers a large number of courses in service of other majors, particularly Engineering and Aviation Science.

For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries. Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow. Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.

Requirements

• PhD in mathematics or closely related field.
• Experience commensurate with appointment at the level of associate or full professor.
• Applicants in all fields of mathematics are encouraged to apply, especially those with expertise that complement the Data Science and/or Simulation Science programs.

Nice To Haves

• Strong record of teaching at a STEM university.
• Prior administrative experience.
• Candidate incorporates undergraduate students in their research.
• Collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Chair of the Department of Mathematics.
• Deliver courses in mathematics.
• Contribute to the advancement of innovation in aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and next-generation engineering.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree