Job Description

The College of Business (COB) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (ERAU-W) is seeking an SAP Faculty of the Practice (FOTP) to join the COB and 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 SAP 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 and apply business and supply chain management concepts to aviation and other industries.

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. Additionally, the candidate will update curricula as needed and assigned. 

The position does not require relocation as the faculty member will operate from his/her home location. Faculty is required to attend meetings and conferences although travel is limited.

About the Campus/College/Department

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is the world’s largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation, aerospace, and related fields. ERAU is a nonprofit, independent institution offering more than 80 baccalaureate, master’s, and Ph.D. degree programs. The Worldwide campus has an enrollment of over 23,000 students.  Courses are delivered online via Canvas, synchronously via EagleVision, and face-to-face around the globe in the United States, Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. Embry-Riddle Worldwide has earned the #1 or #2 ranking for Best Online Bachelor’s programs from U.S. News & World Report since 2017.

The Worldwide College of Business with a student count of over 5,000 students 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)

Departments in the COB are Business Administration, Decision Sciences, and Management & Technology. The successful candidate would be assigned to the Department of Decision Sciences (DDS).  The DDS with a student count over 2,000 students houses the Bachelor of Science in Project Management, Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management,  Masters in Project Management, Masters in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and a Masters in Engineering Management.  A mixture of undergraduate minors, majors, and graduate certificates are also managed by the DDS.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A Masters’ degree (Ph.D. preferred) from a regionally accredited institution in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or any closely related field along with SAP certification is required. Preferred candidates will have significant industry experience in implementing and working with SAP systems. The candidate should show excellence in teaching or training in SAP.
• Experience teaching web-based courses, participation in university committees or related community organizations, participation in state/national professional organizations (including, ASUG), significant industry experience, past successful professional experiences with groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Teaching experience.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• A 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:

• Experience in course design and development for online course delivery is preferred.
• Experience with online learning management systems is preferred.

Personal Qualities:

• Candidates should be collegial professionals passionate about teaching and the aviation industry, treating it both as a hobby and a profession, and have a keen interest in all aspects of aviation business.
• The ideal candidate is a dynamic team player who values collaboration and solution-focused approaches. They possess strong listening skills, an open and positive mindset, and the flexibility to adapt to rapid changes. This individual prioritizes effectively even when resources are scarce and is adept at juggling multiple responsibilities simultaneously. They welcome constructive feedback and are committed to continuous improvement and personal growth.

Application Instructions:

Consideration of applications for the position will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please submit the following materials with your application:

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