Job Description

The Opportunity

The School of Graduate Studies in the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a strong preference for candidates with a background and expertise in space operations and autonomous systems.

The School of Graduate Studies offers an MS in Aviation with specializations in Aviation Safety Uncrewed Systems and Space Operations. It also offers an MS in Occupational Safety Management an MS in Uncrewed Systems and an MS in Space Operations in a traditional on-campus format as well as an online Ph.D. in Aviation with specializations in Aviation Safety Aviation Human Factors Aviation Operations and Intradisciplinary.

The candidate will be expected to teach courses at both the doctoral and masters levels and chair Ph.D. dissertation and/or masters thesis committees. The typical teaching load is 2 to 3 courses per semester.

The successful candidate will transition to the role of Program Coordinator for the MS in Space Operations over time. Reporting to the Associate Dean for School of Graduate Studies the candidate will provide oversight direction and guidance to ensure the quality integrity and relevance of the program in order to meet the mission and goals of the School the College and the University.

In addition to teaching responsibilities the candidate is required to meet ongoing scholarly growth requirements which include publishing scholarly work actively pursuing and obtaining externally funded research and presenting work at professional conferences. The candidate will also be expected to fulfill service responsibilities to the university and the profession. This faculty position will be located on the Daytona Beach campus. The candidate is required to provide instruction in both traditional classroom formats and online formats as appropriate.

About the College of Aviation (COA)

The College of Aviation istheglobal leader in aviation and aerospace education and research and curriculum innovation. We are renowned for outstanding people and programs and the impact of our work. The college is guided by concern for ethical and responsible behavior nested in a culture of safety and professionalism. We believe a vibrant future for aviation and aerospace rests in the knowledge skills attitudes and abilities of our graduates.

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:

• Doctorate and relevant experience in space studies and autonomous systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a closely related field and teaching and research experience in space operations and autonomous systems

Application process/requirements

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 R311217. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Current CV

• Letter of application

• Copy of Ph.D. transcript

• Teaching philosophy (one page)

• Research plan (one page) including research interests strategies and research plan

• 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.

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