"Assistant Professor of HUCOM"

Job Details

Job Description

The Opportunity

The Department of Humanities and Communication at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Campus, seeks to fill several non-tenure track assistant professor positions with a preferred start date of August 2026. These positions are permanent, full-time, 9-month appointments with a comprehensive benefits package.

The Department of Humanities and Communication is currently home to 10 full time faculty members and delivers a large number of general education courses to all majors on campus.

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ—along with a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global locations—Embry-Riddle proudly stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year, we continue to lead innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students worldwide. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping the future of flight and beyond.

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Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

The successful candidates must be able to teach either composition or communication, and preference will be given to those who 1) have prior experience working with STEM students or at a STEM university; 2) can teach in additional categories of the humanities; and 3) are collaborative team players.

A Ph.D. in the broad areas of Communications and Humanities is preferred but candidates with Master’s degrees and prior teaching experience will also be considered.

Application process/requirements

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

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310686. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

To apply, please submit the following, combined into a single PDF.

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Teaching Philosophy.
• Names and contact information of at least three professional references.

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

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