Associate or Full Professor and Chair, Department of Humanities & Communication, Prescott Campus

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Prescott, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial, celebrating 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ — and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations — Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For a century, we have led innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight, exploration, and discovery. As we launch our next century, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, Technical and Professional Writing, Communication, or related fields.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as Associate or Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Humanities & Communication.
• Deliver general education courses in service of all majors on campus.
• Lead innovation in STEM education.
• Empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight, exploration, and discovery.
• Transform industries and redefine what is possible.

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