Job Description

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Job Description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide campus is currently hiring adjunct faculty to teach INTL 488 – National Security Issues and Terrorism at our Worldwide Campus.

Course Description

Analysis of terrorism and low-intensity conflict. Focus on ideological, ethnic, and religious factors driving terrorism and strategies for countering it.

Please note that ERAU policy requires that all adjuncts be physically located within the United States while working for the University, including during training. Presently, we are able to support work for new adjuncts from all U.S. states except California.  ERAU does not support work from international locations with some limited exceptions for individuals who are residing and working from U.S. military bases.  

If selected for this role, the candidate will be required to provide proof of stated qualifications. This includes, but is not limited to, official transcripts, copies of professional licenses/certifications, documentation of military experience, and/or verified professional industry related experience. 

Qualifications

Applicant Qualifications

Doctor’s or Master’s degree in teaching discipline, or a Masters degree with a concentration in teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).

Appropriate Certification:

Any professional certification related to security or aviation security such as the ASIS Certified Project Professional, ASIS Professional Certified Investigator, ASIS Physical Security Professional, ACFE Certified Froud Examiner, IFCPP, Certified Institutional Protection Manager, AAAE Certified Member, AAAE Accredited Airport Executive, AAAE Airport Certified Employee in Security, AAAE/TSA Airport Security Coordinator.

Desired Professional Training or Experience:

Relevant experience and training in aviation/aerospace security, intelligence, homeland security, law enforcement or legal environment. Experience would include positions as intelligence officer, police officer, police chief, security officer, security director/chief, special agent, special ageing in charge, airport security coordinator or airline/airport security manager. Also, airport executive or manager.

Degrees Within the Teaching Discipline:

Homeland Security, National Security Studies, Security Science, Security Studies, Intelligence Studies, Strategic Studies, Criminal Justice

Related Discipline:

N/A