Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor, Aviation Strategic Management, Worldwide Campus (Remote)

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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 Business Administration as Assistant/Associate Professor in Aviation Strategic Management. This is a remote position and will require an at home office. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate strategic 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 and commercial aviation focus. Responsibilities:

• Teach corporate strategy courses with a strong commercial aviation sector focus
• Develop, maintain, and assess courses, particularly those that feature on MBAA, MBA and M.S. aviation-related degree programs
• 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 (approximately 5-10%)

About the College of Business 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 20,500 students. Courses are delivered online via Canvas, synchronously via Zoom, and face-to-face around the globe in the United States, Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. Over the last decade Embry-Riddle Worldwide has earned high rankings as one of the Best Online Bachelors programs from US News and World Report often ranked in the top 5. In 2026, the ranking was 11. The Worldwide College of Business is a highly entrepreneurial organization with a broad reach in the aviation industry. COB values and supports activities that are directed at solving business challenges, especially in the broader aviation sector. The college offers two Associate’s Degrees (Aviation Business Administration and Technical Management), five Bachelor’s degrees (Aviation Business Administration, Business Analytics, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Project Management and Technical Management), and nine Master’s degrees (Business Administration in Aviation, M.S. in Airline Management, M.S. in Airport and Air Mobility Management, Engineering Management, Leadership, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management, Management Information Systems, and Project Management). Virtually all COB programs have industry affiliations, including with ISM, PMI, SAP, SAS, ASEM, RAeS and others. Departments in the COB are Business Administration, Decision Sciences and Analytics, and Management. The successful candidate would sit in the Department of Business Administration. The Department of Business Administration (DBA) houses the Associate and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration in Aviation and a Master of Business Administration in Aviation in partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA). There are also exciting plans in the Department to launch a new M.S in Aviation Business Risk Management. Embry-Riddle: Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial, we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ — and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations — Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For a century, we have led innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight, exploration, and discovery. As we launch our next century, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible. 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.

Qualifications Required Education and Qualifications:

• A doctorate from an accredited institution is preferred (at Associate level a terminal degree is required). Preferred candidates will also have aviation industry experience in broader corporate strategy and management areas of a commercial aviation business. The candidate should show excellence in teaching and demonstrate strong research potential/pipeline at the Assistant level and through publications and an ongoing pipeline at Associate Professor level 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 showing 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
• Willingness 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 them 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, is 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 is no later than August 2026. To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311119. 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
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Summary of evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., course evaluations, teaching portfolio, etc.) and evidence of industry engagement/involvement
• For Associate Professor level a statement of research contributions to date and future aspirations (up to a page in length)

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