Job Description

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 and apply business and supply chain management concepts to aviation and other industries. 

Responsibilities:

• 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 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 Eagle Vision, 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 is a highly entrepreneurial organization with a broad reach in the aviation industry. COB values and supports activities that are directed at solving business challenges, especially in broader the aviation sector. The college 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). Virtually all COB programs have industry affiliations, including with ISM, PMI, SAP, SAS, ASEM, and others.  

Departments in the COB are Business Administration, Decision Sciences and Analytics, and Management. The successful candidate would be assigned to the Department of Decision Sciences and Analytics (DDSA).  The DDSA 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 DDSA.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• A doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in is required. 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. The candidate should 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. Candidates must also have excellent teaching evaluations in the area of engineering management, project management, or other related fields.
• 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.
• 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%).
• Experience in course design and development for online course delivery is preferred.
• Experience with online learning management systems is preferred.

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 candidate will adhere to the COB-W values of: (a) integrity, (b) collaboration/collegiality, (c) student-centric, (d) respect, and (e) innovation.

Personal attributes:

The ideal candidate is a dynamic team player who values collaboration and solution-focused approaches as well as possess strong listening skills, an open and positive mindset, flexibility to adapt to rapid changes, prioritizes effectively even when resources are scarce, adept at juggling multiple responsibilities simultaneously, welcomes constructive feedback and is committed to continuous improvement and personal growth.

Application Process

The starting date for this position will be as soon as possible. To be considered, please include the following supporting 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.)

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

Embry-Riddle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Embry-Riddle is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We continually strive to recognize, respect, and celebrate differences and cultural identities among individuals as we recruit, support, and embrace our diverse community. We work to provide a safe and inclusive environment and to create a climate free of discrimination where cultural competency is fostered through leadership, integrity, care, and respect.

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