Assistant Professor of Aviation and Aerospace Safety (NTT), Daytona Beach Campus

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Job Location:

Daytona Beach, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in areas that may include occupational safety and health industrial hygiene risk management ergonomics Safety Management Systems (SMS) with special emphasis on the aviation industry. The courses will contribute to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aviation and Aerospace Safety as well as the Minor in Occupational Safety and Health. The position includes a mix of teaching and service obligations. The candidate must possess effective teaching skills at the undergraduate level including the ability to relate theory to application through experiential learning. Basic teaching load for non-tenure track appointments is 12 undergraduate credit hours (four courses) per semester. The candidate is expected to develop new course materials as well as teach previously developed courses. Service duties may include student mentorship curriculum evaluation and assessment committee participation participation in recruiting events and project leadership.

About the Department of Applied Aviation Sciences

The Applied Aviation Sciences Department offers four bachelors degree programs each unique: Aviation and Aerospace Safety Air Traffic Management Meteorology and Space Operations. While each program is different from the others all are excellent choices for students who want challenging and rewarding careers.

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach FL and Prescott AZalong with a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global locationsEmbry-Riddle proudly stands as the worlds largest aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year we continue to lead innovation in STEM education serving more than 30000 students worldwide. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science Aviation Business Technology Engineering Safety Security and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping the future of flight and beyond.

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Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9 paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Years 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.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will hold a PhD (preferred) or M.S. (required) in Safety or a closely related discipline and demonstrate strong knowledge of both aviation safety and occupational safety. Prior professional experience in managing SMS safety programs or industrial hygiene is highly desirable with experience in the aviation or aerospace sector considered preferred. Demonstrated or potential excellence in teaching service and mentoring undergraduate students is expected. Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or designation as an OSHA Authorized Trainer are preferred.

Application process/requirements

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to completed applications received by 2/20/2026.

To submit your application for this opportunity please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310888. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

Cover letter
Full CV
Statements of teaching philosophy
Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty staff and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment advancement compensation training and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions including hiring promotions compensation and other terms of employment based on individual merit qualifications and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability veteran status predisposing genetic characteristics age religion or pregnancy status or any other status protected by federal state or local law in its employment educational programs admissions policies financial aid or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information please visit our website.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job DescriptionThe OpportunityThe successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in areas that may include occupational safety and health industrial hygiene risk management ergonomics Safety Management Systems (SMS) with special emphasis on the aviation industry. The courses will contribute ...