Assistant/Associate Professor of Safety Science (NTT), Prescott, Arizona Campus

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Prescott, AZ

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About The Position

The Department of Safety Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott seeks a full-time a non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor of Safety Science in the College of Aviation. This position primarily focuses on teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in aviation safety. This position's expected start date is January 5, 2026. This is a teaching-focused position with a general expectation of teaching 4 sections per semester in the fall and spring semesters; additional summer teaching opportunities may be available. This position has minimal research expectations, although opportunities for research may be available. Non-tenure track faculty members at Embry-Riddle are eligible for future promotion based on job performance and length of service. The Safety Science Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, serves students at the BS and MS levels and is housed in the College of Aviation. The department features undergraduate and graduate education in aviation and occupational safety, supporting aviation safety minors and an MS in Safety Science. The department facilities include the Robertson Aircraft Accident Investigation Lab, Aviation Safety and Security Archives, Ergonomics Lab, and Industrial Hygiene Lab. With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For 100 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

Requirements

• PhD in Aviation, Safety, or a closely related field; candidates with an MS in related disciplines with significant industry experience may be considered
• Strong desire to focus on innovative and high-quality instruction in a collegial and collaborative environment

Nice To Haves

• Particular areas of interest include: safety management, safety ethics, accident investigation, and quantitative methods

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction
• Demonstrate teaching excellence
• Engage in activities to enrich the academic experience and advance the field of aviation safety
• Active participation in the Safety Science Department and University through service and collaborative initiatives
• Capable of teaching a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in safety sciences

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees