Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Project Management, College of Business, Worldwide Campus (Remote U.S.)

The Opportunity

The College of Business (COB) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (ERAU-W) is seeking a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor of Project Management to join the Department of Decision Sciences (DDS).

This is a remote position and will require an at home office. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate project management courses. The typical teaching load is 24 credit hours per academic year which extends from 1 August to 31 May. Faculty will teach with innovative academic technologies and delivery platforms almost entirely online. Courses reside within the College of Business and have a strong business focus, apply business, and supply chain management concepts to aviation and other industries.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach project management courses with a strong business focus, applying business and supply chain management concepts to aviation and other industries.
• Develop, maintain, and assess courses, particularly those related to the Embry-Riddle Aviation Project Management Framework (AVPM).
• Develop and update curricula as needed.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, staying current in the profession, and providing service to the department, college, university, and profession.
• Limited travel for meetings and conferences may be required.
• Faculty will have a strong commitment to teaching, remaining current in the profession, and service to the department, college, university, and profession.
• The successful candidate will also develop, maintain, and assess courses-particularly courses related to the Embry-Riddle Aviation Project Management Framework (AVPM).
• Additionally, the candidate will develop, and update curricula as needed and assigned.
• Faculty must be willing to travel to attend meetings and conferences although travel is limited.
  

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:

• A doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in is required.

Required Qualifications:

• Show excellence in teaching and demonstrate a strong research record/potential through publications and/or pipeline that would include working papers or papers under review.
• Have excellent teaching evaluations in the area of engineering management, project management, or other related fields.
• PMP or global equivalent project management certification required
• Experience teaching web-based courses, participation in university committees or related community organizations, participation in state/national professional organizations (including, PMI), significant industry experience, past successful professional experiences with groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Teaching experience.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Clearly defined teaching philosophy.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and mentor students from diverse backgrounds in a remote setting.
• Willing to travel as necessary for the position (approximately 5-10%).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred candidates will have significant aviation industry experience in managing various categories of aviation projects such as product development, systems, MRO, or aviation-related construction.
• Experience in course design and development for online course delivery is preferred.
• Experience with online learning management systems is preferred.
  

Application process/requirements

The starting date for this position will be as soon as possible and 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 R309053. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include the following:

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position and qualifications for the role.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., course evaluations, teaching portfolio, etc.)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.