Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Project Management, Worldwide Campus (Remote Role)

The Opportunity

The College of Business (COB) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (ERAU-W) is seeking a Full Time Tenure-Track Faculty to join the COB and Department of Decision Sciences (DDS) Assistant Professor of Project Management

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. The role represents a great opportunity to work alongside dedicated colleagues committed to making a difference to industry and features key lifestyle benefits such as the opportunity to work at home, paid holidays in addition to summer release (June-July off), exceptional health benefits, generous retirement contributions and Embry-Riddle tuition waivers for faculty and their family members. 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 Department of College of Business

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, Masters in Management Information Systems, and a Masters in Engineering Management. A mixture of undergraduate minors, majors, and graduate certificates are also managed by the DDSA.

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 110 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For 100 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,175 residential students and 20,666 globally in the 2024-25 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!   

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• A doctorate from an accredited institution is required. Preferred candidates will have 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 strong research potential through publications and/or a pipeline that would include working papers or papers under review. Candidates must also have excellent teaching evaluations in related fields.
• Experience teaching web-based courses, participation in university committees or related community organizations, participation in state/national professional organizations (such as PMI), significant industry experience, past successful professional experiences with groups from diverse backgrounds.
• 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- centricity, (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 possessing 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/requirements

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled; the expected start date will be Spring, 2026.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310653. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• A cover letter describing your interest in the position and qualifications for the role.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., course evaluations, teaching portfolio, etc.)
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

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

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