About The Position

The School of Graduate Studies in the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The ideal candidate will have expertise in aviation operations, air transportation systems, and machine learning/AI. This role involves teaching at both doctoral and master's levels, chairing dissertation and thesis committees, and maintaining scholarly growth through publishing, research, and conference presentations. Service responsibilities to the university and profession are also expected. The position is located on the Daytona Beach campus, requiring instruction in both traditional and online formats. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a global leader in aviation and aerospace education, preparing students for future roles in flight and beyond.

Requirements

  • Doctorate degree.
  • Relevant experience in aviation operations, air transportation, or related areas.

Nice To Haves

  • Ph.D. in a closely related field.
  • Teaching experience in aviation operations, air transportation, and machine learning/AI in aviation.
  • Research experience in aviation operations, air transportation, and machine learning/AI in aviation.

Responsibilities

  • Teach courses at both the doctoral and master's levels.
  • Chair Ph.D. dissertation and/or master's thesis committees.
  • Meet ongoing scholarly growth requirements, including publishing scholarly work.
  • Actively pursue and obtain externally funded research.
  • Present work at professional conferences.
  • Fulfill service responsibilities to the university and the profession.
  • Provide instruction in both traditional classroom formats and online formats as appropriate.

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.

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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

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