John P. Johnson

Who is John P. Johnson?

John P. Johnson became the fifth president of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2006. He formerly served as interim president since 2005 and served as provost and Chief Academic Officer since 2003.

Dr. Johnson's academic career spans 35 years. He has served as a university president, provost and chief academic officer, college dean, and academic department chair. His appointments have included professorships with tenure at four universities. Prior to being appointed to his current position at Embry-Riddle in November 2005, Dr. Johnson served as the university's Provost and Chief Academic Officer. He held the same position at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Dr. Johnson is an effective and caring teacher with a strong commitment to excellence in the classroom. He has taught at all levels and has an extensive publication record. His primary areas of research inquiry include speech and hearing science, the neurosciences, aerospace education, and academic leadership. He completed post-doctoral programs of study in academic administration at Texas A&M University in College Station and at the Budget and Control Board's Executive Institute in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr.