What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Space Operations (NTT) position at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University?
The Opportunity
The Department of Applied Aviation Sciences invites candidates to apply for a Non-Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position to teach introductory and higher-level undergraduate courses ranging from space policy to general space operations and/or space cybersecurity in our B.S. Space Operations degree program. Depending on candidate skills, there may be additional opportunities to teach in our Master of Science in Space Operations.
The Applied Aviation Sciences Department offers four bachelor's degree programs, each unique: Aerospace and Occupational Safety, Air Traffic Management, Meteorology, and Space Operations. While each program is different from the others, all are excellent choices for students who want challenging and rewarding careers. The Bachelor of Science degree in Space Operations (BSSO) is a unique program focused on the operations, policy, business, safety, training, human factors, and mission planning elements of space operations. In addition, ERAU Daytona Beach offers an M.S. in Space Operations.
The position includes a mix of teaching and service obligations. Basic teaching requirements are twelve credit hours (four courses) per semester. Service duties include student mentoring, curriculum evaluation, committee participation, and project leadership.
The candidate is expected to develop new course materials as well as teach previously developed courses related to space operations and space policy & regulation. These courses provide students critical insight to the space operations as well as the regulatory requirements governing space flight to give our students a unique advantage in the space industry. Service duties include student mentoring, curriculum evaluation, committee participation, and project leadership.
About Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace
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 over 95 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.
Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!
- 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.
Required Education and Qualifications:
PhD in space related field (desired) or M.S. in space related field with background in space industry (required).
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in higher education or other teaching experience.
Application process/requirements
The position and contract are expected to begin in August 2025. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R309280. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include a cover letter, full CV, statements of teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least three professional references.
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
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