Job Description

About us

For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.

Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.

Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.

Opportunity:   

Join the Aviation and Aerospace vanguard!  

Step into a dynamic role with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, where innovation meets opportunity. Be part of a leading institution that’s at the forefront of aviation, aerospace, and STEM education. We offer an exciting environment, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence tomorrow. Ready to make a difference? Take flight with Embry-Riddle and explore this diverse career opportunity today.  

The College of Aviation at the Prescott, Arizona campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University invites applications for Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Safety Sciences. This position is in support of our undergraduate students completing specified electives and minors in the subject of aviation safety.

The selected candidate will be expected to develop instructional content and teach one to two in-person course(s) per semester from the course titles of 1) Introduction to Aerospace Safety, 2) Human Factors in Aviation Safety, 3) Introduction to Safety Management Systems, or 4) Safety Program Management. Adjunct faculty also assess the performance of their students. The course(s) will be offered in the fall and spring academic semesters.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

The selected candidate must have at least a Master’s degree in Safety Science, Aviation, Aeronautics, or a closely related discipline. A PhD in a related discipline and teaching experience are strongly preferred; aviation industry experience and FAA certifications are also desired. 

Interested individuals must submit an application, to include a cover letter and curriculum vitae that clearly show the applicant meets the minimum qualifications. Please also include unofficial transcripts and three professional references with their contact information.

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R312037. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter

• Full CV

• 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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