Job Description Faculty of the Practice – Airport Management The College of Business (COB) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (ERAU-W) is seeking an Airport Management Faculty of the Practice (FOTP) to join the COB and Department of Management and Technology (DM&T). This is a remote position and will require an at home office. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate airport management courses with a specific focus on our new M.S. in Airport Management degree. 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 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. 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 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 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 Management & Technology (DM&T). The DM&T houses the Associates in Technical Management, Bachelor of Science in Technical Management, Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics, Masters in Management, Masters in Management Information Systems, Masters in Leadership, Masters in Airline Management, and Masters in Airport Management. A mixture of undergraduate minors, majors, and graduate certificates are also managed by the DM&T. Qualifications A Master’s degree, professional doctorate (preferred), or Ph.D. (preferred) or equivalent terminal degree in management, business administration, aviation, finance, accounting or a related field from a regionally accredited university. Strong industry experience in one or more areas of airport management (e.g., operations, planning and development, funding, revenue management, sustainability, etc.) and active industry connections. Certificates and industry recognitions are preferred (e.g., AAAE Certified Member, AEEE Accredited Airport Executive, etc.) Experience at a large/medium hub airport preferred. 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) proactive/forward thinking. Additional Information Consideration of applications for the position will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled; the expected start date is no later than August 2024. Please submit the following materials: 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.) The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University we know today is the product of a long and prestigious history. In 1925, barnstormer John Paul Riddle met entrepreneur T. Higbee Embry, and together, they formed the Embry-Riddle Company to teach the adventurous to fly. This partnership was the beginning of a vision that has produced more than 150,000 alumni who drive innovation and keep the aerospace and related industries running safely and productively. 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.