Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Human Factors (Remote - United States)

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

1d • Remote

About The Position

The College of Arts & Sciences (COAS) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide Campus (ERAU-W) seeks a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Human Factors (Ph.D. required). This is a fully remote online position with no relocation required; faculty travel at least once per year is required to attend mandatory college meetings and events. Candidates will hold a Ph.D. in Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, Ergonomics, Biomechanics, Human Computer Interaction, Applied Psychology, Industrial Psychology, or related disciplines, and possess a demonstrated competency in human factors-related studies and practices. Candidates with demonstrated academic, industry, and/or government experience related to fields in human factors with demonstrated activities in human cognitive, psychological, and/or physical performance; human-system interface design; human machine teaming; and related skills will be given preference. This is a tenure track faculty position within the Department of Human Factors, Safety, and Social Sciences in the College of Arts & Sciences – Worldwide Campus. The position is primarily teaching-focused, with responsibilities supporting undergraduate and graduate programs in Human Factors and related disciplines. Faculty in this role contribute to high-quality online instruction, curriculum development, and program support aligned with Embry-Riddle’s mission to prepare students for applied, operational, and industry-relevant careers. This position emphasizes applied expertise and the integration of real-world human factors practice into the learning environment.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, Ergonomics, Applied Psychology, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated ability to teach or support instruction in human factors-related topics
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage diverse, distributed student populations in an online environment
• Evidence of applied or practical experience in human factors, human performance, or human-systems integration

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in online or hybrid modalities (e.g., asynchronous, EagleVision, or equivalent platforms)
• Professional experience in government, military, aerospace, industry, or applied human factors settings
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Human-machine teaming / human-autonomy interaction, Human-AI interaction and decision support systems, Cognitive engineering and decision making, User experience (UX) / human-computer interaction (HCI), Safety, human performance, or system design in operational environments
• Experience with curriculum development, course design, or program-level contributions
• Engagement with professional organizations (e.g., HFES) or applied research initiatives

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Human Factors and related areas in online modalities (asynchronous and/or synchronous/EagleVision)
• Maintain a standard teaching load consistent with Worldwide faculty expectations (typically ~24 credit hours annually / ~8 courses per year)
• Contribute to course development, updates, and continuous improvement, including integration of emerging topics (e.g., human-machine teaming, AI, HCI)
• Support program-level initiatives such as assessment, accreditation (e.g., HFES, ABET where applicable), and curriculum alignment
• Engage in student support, mentoring, and retention efforts in an online learning environment
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities
• Maintain engagement with professional practice, industry trends, and/or applied research relevant to human factors

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees