Tenure-Track Faculty Position with a focus on Aviation Data Analytics and Human Factors in the School of Graduate Studies, College of Aviation, Daytona Beach

Job Description

The School of Graduate Studies in the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track, open rank position with strong preference in background and expertise in aviation data analytics, statistics, and aviation human factors. 

The Graduate School 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, an MS in Space Operations in a traditional on-campus format, and an online Ph.D. in Aviation with specializations in Aviation Safety, Aviation Human Factors, Aviation Operations, and Interdisciplinary.

The candidate will be expected to teach courses at the graduate level and serve on Ph.D. dissertation and/or Master’s thesis committees. Typical teaching load is 2 to 3 courses per semester.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, the candidate is required to meet continuing scholarly growth requirements that include publishing scholarly work, actively pursuing and obtaining externally funded research, and presenting work at professional conferences.

The candidate will be expected to fulfill service responsibilities to the university and the profession.

Faculty for this position will be located on the Daytona Beach campus. The candidate is required to provide instruction through traditional classroom format.

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

Required Qualifications:

The position requires a doctorate and relevant experience in data analytics and human factors. Candidates currently pursuing a doctorate may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in a closely related field, and experience in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), data analytics, and one of the following aviation human factors, aviation safety, and/or industry uncrewed systems. FAA pilot certifications are also preferred.

Application Instructions:

Candidate materials should be submitted online by applying at http://careers.erau.edu , requisition R307205.

Candidates must submit the following for consideration:

• 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