Adjunct Faculty, Gaetz Aerospace Institute - Aerospace Career Academy

Job Description The Opportunity: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is seeking to fill adjunct professor positions for ERAU’s dual enrollment Aerospace Career Academy programs in various high school locations throughout the state of Florida. Adjunct faculty are needed in the following disciplines: Private Pilot Ground School Aviation Maintenance Science courses. Unmanned Aircraft Systems Computer Programming Aerospace Engineering Aviation Business & Transportation Principles Aviation History Meteorology Aviation Safety and Human Factors Duties include: Provide classroom instruction per ERAU academic procedures. Prepare course materials, deliver instruction, conduct field trips, maintain academic records, ensure course learning objectives are met, and assist in recruiting, grant writing, and fundraising efforts. Position is in support of ERAU’s Aerospace Career Academy program, which provides a collegiate model of aviation and aerospace education to select public high schools. Responsible for ensuring accomplishment of appropriate ERAU and public school district administrative requirements for all courses. Liaise with appropriate ERAU course monitors to ensure compliance with learning objectives published in current master course outlines and federal aviation regulations. Ensure all students are registered for their courses with ERAU Records and Registration. Ensure all student grades for all courses are reported to ERAU and appropriate high school. Help interested students learn more about ERAU and assist them with completing ERAU application packages. Coordinate with local aviation and aerospace organizations and businesses for field trips, free flights, internships, scholarships, and grants. Assist with recruitment of high school student candidates by conducting public relations events, parent meetings, and supporting high school recruiting and registration events. Establish and support elementary and middle school aerospace feeder programs. 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. Qualifications Required qualifications Preferred candidate will have a Master’s degree in Aeronautical Science, Aviation Business, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Programming; Or a Master’s degree out of field, with 18 graduate hours in subject area; Or a Master’s degree out of field, with documented professional experience, military service and/or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licensing. In addition to the above requirements, credentialing in the following subject areas require additional certification: AS 121 (Private Pilot Operations) – Instructor must hold an Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) certification, Basic Ground Instructor (BGI) or a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R308879. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. 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. 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