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Faculty of the Practice (Open Rank) in Aviation Management

Employer
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Location
Florida, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Aug 9, 2021
Job Description

The College of Business at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (ERAU-W) welcomes applications for an innovative, collaborative, and energetic 10-month Faculty of the Practice (FOTP) position. FOTP positions are key teaching positions within the college designed to bring industry experience to both courses and classrooms. Dependent upon background the candidate will be assigned to either the Department of Business Administration (DBA) or the Department of Management and Technology (DMT).

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more of the following aviation management course focus areas: airport management, airline management, and global aviation management. Faculty will teach with innovative academic technologies and delivery platforms; traditional classroom, hybrid, online, and/or interactive teleconferences learning modalities. Courses reside within the College of Business and have a strong aviation and business focus taught through an industry lens. Faculty will bring their experience into the classroom and have a strong commitment to the academy and lifelong learning. The faculty member will also develop and maintain courses and update curricula as needed to maintain a rich, relevant, and rigorous learning environment. Other areas of responsibility include participating in lifelong learning activities such as industry conferences and professional memberships, service to the department assigned, College of Business, and University. Faculty must be willing to travel to attend meetings and conferences (COVID-19 protocols are currently in place prohibiting/limiting travel).

About the Department/College/Campus:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, is a nonprofit, independent institution offering more than 80 baccalaureate, master’s, and Ph.D. degree programs. The Worldwide campus has an enrollment of 23,000 full-time equivalent students, delivering courses globally online via Canvas, synchronously via EagleVision to both homes and classrooms, in blended formats, and face-to-face at over 125 locations in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Embry-Riddle Worldwide earned the #1 ranking in 2020, 2019, and 2017 as well as the #2 ranking in 2018 for Best Online Bachelor’s programs from U.S. News & World Report.

The Worldwide College of Business offers two Associate’s Degrees (Aviation Business Administration and Technical Management), six bachelor’s degrees (Aviation Business Administration, Business Analytics, Leadership, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Project Management and Technical Management), and eight master’s degrees (Business Administration in Aviation, Engineering Management, Information Security & Assurance, Leadership, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management, Management Information Systems, and Project Management) with more planned for the near future. Departments in the College are: Management & Technology, Business Administration, and Decision Sciences.

Dependent upon the candidates background the successful candidate would be assigned to either the DBA or the DMT. Both reside in the COB.

The DBA houses the Associates in Aviation Business, Bachelor of Science in the Aviation Business Administration, and the Masters in Business Administration in Aviation and several undergraduate minors and graduate specializations. Business disciplines in the DBA include business law, accounting, finance, economics, marketing, and strategy.

The DMT houses the Associates in Technical Management, Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics, Leadership, and Technical Management, and Master’s in Information and Security Assurance, Leadership, Management, and Management Information Systems. Several undergraduate minors, majors and graduate specializations are additional offerings in the department. The department houses the disciplines of analytics, human resources, management, leadership, information security, and information systems.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements: A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in business, management, aviation or related field is required as well as specific mid-level or above industry experience in one or more of the course focal areas. The candidate should show excellence in teaching where a teaching record exists and demonstrate a strong commitment and connection to industry, substantial industry experience, and a desire to give back to those seeking aviation management positions. Content creation is also important to online learning and knowledge sharing. Candidates must have a level of creativity and desire to engage with technology to create forward-facing academic and industry content such as podcasts, course videos, video feedback, webinars, etc.

Preferred requirements: A PhD or professional doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in a core business/management discipline or a related field as well as specific executive-level industry experience in one or more of the course focal areas. Specific areas of knowledge that would be beneficial include high reliability organizations (HROs) and/or any of the following: revenue management, risk management, organizational resilience, business continuity, and aviation globalization.

External certification or industry training in one or more of the focal areas is preferred (e.g., Aviation Management Certificate (IATA), Certified Aviation Manager (CAM/NBAA)) as well as membership in aligned professional communities (e.g., American Association of Airport Executives, etc.). Experience teaching online courses, participation in community organizations, participation in state/national professional or academic organizations is preferred. Strong candidates will be able to leverage aviation networks and interact with industry (aviation and non-aviation) and see the university as a bridge to industry and student occupational success. Candidates should be collegial professionals who view teaching and the aviation industry as both a hobby and a passion and enjoy all things aviation business related.

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