Job Description

The Opportunity

The College of Arts & Sciences (COAS) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide Campus (ERAU-W) seeks a tenure-track assistant professor with a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Security Studies, or a related field.

This is a fully remote online position (U.S.-based) with no relocation required; travel will be required to attend commencement and mandatory college meetings as well as relevant other events.

Candidates will hold a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Sociology, Security Studies or a related field and have an active, pertinent scholastic research agenda.

The Department of Emergency, Disaster and Global Security Studies, includes the following degree programs: M.S. Human Security and Resilience, M.S. Emergency Services, M.S. Security and Intelligence Studies, B.S. Homeland Security, B.S. Emergency Services, A.S. in Emergency Management, as well as minors in Security Studies, Military Science, International Relations, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Faculty are active scholars in their disciplines and collaborators across the college and with external partners.

The successful candidate will teach in several of the above programs based on their qualifications. The position will also oversee the newly launched Criminal Justice minor and teach related courses. Teaching modalities primarily include asynchronous and synchronous online delivery. A limited number of face-to-face offerings may be available based on faculty location.

The successful candidate will maintain an exemplary level of research and scholarly activity. ERAU offers a variety of internal research support programs, including college- and university-level funding opportunities. Service responsibilities for this candidate are likely to include contributing to student success through recruitment and retention efforts, administering the Criminal Justice minor and other curriculum and program development, as well as participation on departmental, college, and/or university committees.

About the College of Arts & Sciences

Based on its Strategic Guidance, the College of Arts & Sciences at ERAU-W develops and supports career- ready graduates and advances all students to be lifelong learners and leaders in their professional disciplines. The college’s vision is to be a destination for multidisciplinary studies and impactful collaborative research as well as continue to be a national leader in general education, developing opportunities for our diverse student population to fulfill their educational goals and become responsive, responsible global citizens.
 
The college comprises four departments: Emergency, Disaster and Global Security Studies; Human Factors, Safety and Social Sciences ; Humanities and Communication; and Mathematics, Science, and Technology.
 
The college delivers courses online as well as on several sites across the United States and around the world. Currently, four graduate and seven undergraduate programs are offered, as well an several combined undergraduate-graduate pathways programs and undergraduate minors.

The college also delivers the general education program to all Worldwide Campus students, providing over 2,000 sections annually, with a focus on developing students’ capacity in critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, information literacy, communication, scientific literacy, cultural literacy, technological literacy, and collaboration. The Worldwide Campus has an enrollment of more than 23,000 students, delivering courses globally online via Canvas, synchronously via EagleVision to both homes and classrooms, face-to-face at over 130 locations, and in a blended format.
 
Embry-Riddle's Worldwide Campus has earned a top five ranking during the past nine years for Best Online Bachelor’s programs from U.S. News & World Report.

About us

For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.

Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.

Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.

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:

• Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Sociology, Security Studies or a related field

Preferred qualifications:

• Applicants with a specialization in criminal justice, homeland security, or an area that complements the research and teaching expertise of the current faculty in the department.

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 R311860. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter

• Full CV

• Statement of teaching philosophy

• 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.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry-Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry-Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.

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