Assistant Professor of the Practice in Human Factors

The Opportunity

The College of Arts & Sciences (COAS) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide Campus (ERAU-W) seeks an Assistant Professor of the Practice (Ph.D. required) in Human Factors. This is a fully remote online position with no relocation required; faculty travel at least once per year is required to attend mandatory college meetings and events.

Candidates will hold a Ph.D. in Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, Ergonomics, Biomechanics, Human Computer Interaction, Applied Psychology, Industrial Psychology, or related disciplines, and possess a demonstrated competency in human factors-related studies and practices.

Position Summary

This is a non-tenure track faculty position within the Department of Human Factors, Safety, and Social Sciences in the College of Arts & Sciences – Worldwide Campus. The position is primarily teaching-focused, with responsibilities supporting undergraduate and graduate programs in Human Factors and related disciplines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Human Factors and related areas in online modalities
• Maintain a standard teaching load consistent with Worldwide faculty expectations (typically ~24 credit hours annually / ~8 courses per year)
• Contribute to course development, updates, and continuous improvement
• Support program-level initiatives such as assessment, accreditation, and curriculum alignment
• Engage in student support, mentoring, and retention efforts in an online learning environment
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities
• Maintain engagement with professional practice, industry trends, and/or applied research relevant to human factors