Assistant/Associate Professor of Air Traffic Management (NTT), Prescott Campus

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Prescott, AZ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona, invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in the Applied Aviation Sciences Department, beginning in January 2027. The successful candidate will serve as a primary instructor, teaching lecture courses on air traffic control procedures and techniques informed by current standards and national airspace demands. They should be able to teach introductory air traffic courses clearly to students with little or no prior aviation knowledge and develop and teach classroom and laboratory courses across undergraduate levels, from foundational concepts to advanced industry skills.

The position includes mentoring students and supporting undergraduate education through classroom teaching and experiential learning. The department emphasizes hands-on instruction and practical skills that prepare students for work after graduation. Applicants should provide statements about their professional air traffic control background and contact details for three professional references.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with requisite industry experience; the degree requirement may be omitted for applicants with extensive field experience.
• FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• Willingness to work one-on-one with air traffic program students.
• Provide statements on professional air traffic control background.
• Provide contact information for at least three professional references.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary instructor for courses in air traffic management.
• Teach lecture courses on air traffic control procedures and techniques based on current standards and national airspace demands.
• Teach introductory air traffic courses in a clear and accessible way for students with little or no prior aviation knowledge.
• Develop and teach classroom and laboratory courses across undergraduate levels, covering foundational knowledge and advanced industry skills.
• Mentor students, including working one-on-one with air traffic program students.
• Support undergraduate education through classroom instruction and experiential learning opportunities.

Benefits

• 100% tuition coverage for the employee for one undergraduate and one graduate degree.
• Discounted tuition rates for the employee’s spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Employer retirement contribution of 6% of base salary, with no vesting period.
• Retirement-plan matching contribution of 4%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior