Adjunct Faculty, Online Course (SPAC 525- Space Law and Policy, College of Aviation, Worldwide Campus)
Job Description
Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space. 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 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. Opportunity: We are currently hiring adjunct faculty to teach SPAC 525- Space Law and Policy. Course Description The complex interplay between geopolitics, international law, and national space innovation systems which underlies all space activities will be examined. Divided into 3 segments: 1) the geopolitical history of space, 2) principles of space law, and 3) national space innovation systems. Applicable Professional Certification Board certification in aviation law. Please note that ERAU policy requires that all adjuncts be physically located within the United States while working for the University, including during training. Presently, we are able to support work for new adjuncts from all U.S. states except California. ERAU does not support work from international locations with some limited exceptions for individuals who are residing and working from U.S. military bases. If selected for this role, the candidate will be required to provide proof of stated qualifications. This includes, but is not limited to, official transcripts, copies of professional licenses/certifications, documentation of military experience, and/or verified professional industry related experience.
Qualifications
Doctorate with a dissertation in teaching discipline, or a Doctorate degree with a dissertation within concentration that is in teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline). Desired Professional Training or Experience Specific industry, military or university training, or experience in aerospace law including: international treaties, aerospace policy development, business law environment for aerospace. Degrees Within the Teaching Discipline Legal Studies Political Science International Relations Public Administration Engineering (Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical) Science (Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical)