Adjunct Faculty - Aeronautical Science Ground School

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
United States, Arizona, Prescott
3700 Willow Creek Rd (Show on map)
Oct 23, 2024
Job Description About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona. The University's Worldwide campus provides educational opportunities online and at approximately 130 locations throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central/South America. As the largest and most comprehensive aviation and aerospace-focused university in the world, Embry-Riddle is a unique institution. Over the past 90 years, the University has evolved with industry to break new ground and produce top-level graduates who serve the ever-changing needs of aviation and aerospace, and other STEM-related disciplines. Embry-Riddle offers programs in seven primary fields of study including: Applied Science; Aviation; Business; Computers and Technology; Engineering; Safety, Security, and Intelligence; and Space. For Academic Year 2020-21, there were over 10,700 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students that attended the University's residential campuses and approximately 32,700 students in total enrolled with the University around the world. The Opportunity: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott, Arizona campus is hiring an Adjunct Faculty - Aeronautical Science Ground School to support the Department of Aeronautical Science. Embry-Riddle's Prescott Campus is respected worldwide for cutting-edge instruction and training for tomorrow's aviation, aerospace, security and intelligence leaders. Prescott is a mile-high city and its climate reflects seasonable weather excellent for flying. Daytime averages are 80F in the summer and 45F in the winter. At 5,000 ft. above sea level, it boasts a mild climate, clean air, pristine wilderness areas, and nearby national forests. The university is a small, private, residential university in the mountains of Arizona with approximately 3,500 students. Staff/faculty/student interaction is highly valued and is a central theme of our campus. It is located 100 miles north of Phoenix and 120 miles south of the Grand Canyon. Description: The college invites applications for classroom instructors for FAA Ground Schools including Private, Instrument and Commercial, Fixed Wing and Rotary. The Department of Aeronautical Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Campus invites applications for an Aeronautical Science adjunct instructor. Specific duties include instruction in Airplane and/ or Helicopter Ground Schools. The teaching load normally consists of one or two three-credit hour courses per semester plus associated office hours available to students. Qualifications The desired candidate has a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or the appropriate certifications and experience. Candidate must possess the appropriate FAA Flight Instructor and/or Ground Instructor Certificates and Ratings. To ensure full consideration, please apply online by sending a letter of application, a CV, and the names and contact information of three professional references, and unofficial transcripts. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Only electronic applications will be considered.