Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Aerospace and Occupational Safety (Daytona Beach Campus)

Job Description

The Applied Aviation Sciences Department of the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Daytona Beach, FL invites applications for a tenure-track (PhD required) Assistant Professor of Aerospace and Occupational Safety (AOS) position to begin August 2024.  This is a nine-month, renewable position.

The position includes a mix of teaching, research, and service obligations.  Basic teaching requirements are 9 undergraduate/graduate credit hours per semester. Faculty may replace additional teaching credit hours with equivalent funded research. 

Teaching assignments may include, but not be limited to, graduate and undergraduate courses in aviation safety/accident investigation or occupational safety, and closely related areas.  This position will also include mentoring students as they explore different options with internships, research, coursework, and career trajectories.

The Aerospace and Occupational Safety Program is housed within the Applied Aviation Sciences Department, which offers four bachelor’s degree programs: Space Operations, Air Traffic Management, Aerospace and Occupational Safety, and Meteorology.

Aerospace and Occupational Safety is an ABET accredited program that gives students opportunities to gain the knowledge and expertise needed to address safety concerns in aviation, aerospace operations, as well as industries across the globe.  Graduates of the AOS program have filled key safety management roles in both the public and private sectors.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:   

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world’s largest, fully-accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, with more than 70 Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. programs. The Daytona Beach Campus serves a diverse student body of approximately 8,300 students. To support aviation and aerospace research, the University has invested in a new 50,000 square foot engineering building, the John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex (MicaPlex), housing several research laboratories (https://erau.edu/research-park/micaplex/labs ), a state-of-the-art subsonic wind tunnel, and a new Flight Research Center facility, all as part of a Research Park with incubator space and growing number of industry creating an ecosystem to support innovation and entrepreneurship. Embry-Riddle is a founding member of a the ASSURE Coalition (Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence), which was designated as the FAA’s Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems in 2015. The University has also established Centers of Excellence such as the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety  and the Center for Aerospace Resilient Systems . Candidates whose research expertise aligns with or has the potential to contribute to one or more of the Centers of Excellence are encouraged to apply.

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match and free tuition for employees and their immediate family members. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page .  

Embry-Riddle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Embry-Riddle is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We continually strive to recognize, respect, and celebrate differences and cultural identities among individuals as we recruit, support, and embrace our diverse community. We work to provide a safe and inclusive environment and to create a climate free of discrimination where cultural competency is fostered through leadership, integrity, care, and respect.

Qualifications

PhD required.

The preferred candidate will have a Doctorate degree in Aviation with an emphasis on safety, or a Doctorate in Safety, Environmental, Public Health, or closely related field.   Prior aviation and/or aerospace workplace experience, including risk management experience is desired. Demonstrated or potential excellence in teaching, research, service, and mentoring undergraduate students is expected.

The position will begin in August 2024. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should submit a current resume or curriculum vitae clearly demonstrating their qualifications, and a statement of teaching and research interests. Please include three professional references with contact information and unofficial transcripts from accredited institutions.  Official transcripts will be required at a later date should the applicant be selected. Applications must be submitted online via http://careers.erau.edu .