Adjunct Faculty, Gaetz Aerospace Institute - Aerospace Career Academy, Daytona Beach Campus

Job Description

The Opportunity Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is seeking to fill adjunct professor positions for ERAU’s dual enrollment Aerospace Career Academy programs in various high school locations throughout the state of Florida. Adjunct faculty are needed in the following disciplines:

• Private Pilot Ground School
• Aviation Maintenance Science courses.
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• Computer Programming
• Aerospace Engineering
• Aviation Business & Transportation Principles
• Aviation History
• Meteorology
• Aviation Safety and Human Factors

Duties include: Provide classroom instruction per ERAU academic procedures. Prepare course materials, deliver instruction, conduct field trips, maintain academic records, ensure course learning objectives are met, and assist in recruiting, grant writing, and fundraising efforts. Position is in support of ERAU’s Aerospace Career Academy program, which provides a collegiate model of aviation and aerospace education to select public high schools. Responsible for ensuring accomplishment of appropriate ERAU and public school district administrative requirements for all courses. Liaise with appropriate ERAU course monitors to ensure compliance with learning objectives published in current master course outlines and federal aviation regulations. Ensure all students are registered for their courses with ERAU Records and Registration. Ensure all student grades for all courses are reported to ERAU and appropriate high school. Help interested students learn more about ERAU and assist them with completing ERAU application packages. Coordinate with local aviation and aerospace organizations and businesses for field trips, free flights, internships, scholarships, and grants. Assist with recruitment of high school student candidates by conducting public relations events, parent meetings, and supporting high school recruiting and registration events. Establish and support elementary and middle school aerospace feeder programs. Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ—along with a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global locations—Embry-Riddle proudly stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year, we continue to lead innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students worldwide. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping the future of flight and beyond. Click here to take a virtual tour of the Daytona Beach Campus!

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications: Preferred candidate will have a Master’s degree in Aeronautical Science, Aviation Business, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Programming; Or a Master’s degree out of field, with 18 graduate hours in subject area; Or a Master’s degree out of field, with documented professional experience, military service and/or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licensing. In addition to the above requirements, credentialing in the following subject areas require additional certification:

• AS 121 (Private Pilot Operations) – Instructor must hold an Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) certification, Basic Ground Instructor (BGI) or a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Application process/requirements To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310772. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Full CV
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday. Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job