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The School of Graduate Studies in the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a strong preference for candidates with a background and expertise in big data analytics, aviation safety, and machine learning/AI.
The Graduate School offers an MS in Aviation with specializations in Aviation Safety, Uncrewed Systems, and Space Operations. It also offers an MS in Occupational Safety Management, an MS in Uncrewed Systems, and an MS in Space Operations in a traditional on-campus format, as well as an online Ph.D. in Aviation with specializations in Aviation Safety, Aviation Human Factors, Aviation Operations, and Intradisciplinary.
The candidate will be expected to teach courses at both the doctoral and master's levels and chair Ph.D. dissertation and/or master’s thesis committees. The typical teaching load is 2 to 3 courses per semester.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, the candidate is required to meet ongoing scholarly growth requirements, which include publishing scholarly work, actively pursuing and obtaining externally funded research, and presenting work at professional conferences. The candidate will also be expected to fulfill service responsibilities to the university and the profession. This faculty position will be located on the Daytona Beach campus. The candidate is required to provide instruction in both traditional classroom formats and online formats as appropriate.
About the Department of College of Aviation (COA)
The College of Aviation is the global leader in aviation and aerospace education and research and curriculum innovation. We are renowned for outstanding people and programs and the impact of our work. The college is guided by concern for ethical and responsible behavior nested in a culture of safety and professionalism. We believe a vibrant future for aviation and aerospace rests in the knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities of our graduates.
Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace
With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ—along with a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global locations—Embry-Riddle proudly stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year, we continue to lead innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students worldwide. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping the future of flight and beyond.
Click here to take a virtual tour of the Daytona Beach Campus!
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 experience
A doctorate and relevant experience in aviation safety, big data analytics, or ML/AI.
Preferred qualifications
Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in a closely related field, and teaching and research experience in aviation safety, big data, analytics, advanced statistics, and machine learning.
Application process/requirements
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is Fall, 2026.
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311216. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
- Current CV
- Letter of application
- Copy of unofficial Ph.D. transcript
- Teaching philosophy (one page)
- Research plan (one page), including research interests, strategies, and research plan
- 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.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
The Opportunity
The School of Graduate Studies in the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a strong preference for candidates with a background and expertise in big data analytics, aviation safety, and machine learning/AI.
The Graduate School offers an MS in Aviation with specializations in Aviation Safety, Uncrewed Systems, and Space Operations. It also offers an MS in Occupational Safety Management, an MS in Uncrewed Systems, and an MS in Space Operations in a traditional on-campus format, as well as an online Ph.D. in Aviation with specializations in Aviation Safety, Aviation Human Factors, Aviation Operations, and Intradisciplinary.
The candidate will be expected to teach courses at both the doctoral and master's levels and chair Ph.D. dissertation and/or master’s thesis committees. The typical teaching load is 2 to 3 courses per semester.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, the candidate is required to meet ongoing scholarly growth requirements, which include publishing scholarly work, actively pursuing and obtaining externally funded research, and presenting work at professional conferences. The candidate will also be expected to fulfill service responsibilities to the university and the profession. This faculty position will be located on the Daytona Beach campus. The candidate is required to provide instruction in both traditional classroom formats and online formats as appropriate.
About the Department of College of Aviation (COA)
The College of Aviation is the global leader in aviation and aerospace education and research and curriculum innovation. We are renowned for outstanding people and programs and the impact of our work. The college is guided by concern for ethical and responsible behavior nested in a culture of safety and professionalism. We believe a vibrant future for aviation and aerospace rests in the knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities of our graduates.
Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace
With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ—along with a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global locations—Embry-Riddle proudly stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year, we continue to lead innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students worldwide. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping the future of flight and beyond.
Click here to take a virtual tour of the Daytona Beach Campus!
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 experience
A doctorate and relevant experience in aviation safety, big data analytics, or ML/AI.
Preferred qualifications
Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in a closely related field, and teaching and research experience in aviation safety, big data, analytics, advanced statistics, and machine learning.
Application process/requirements
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is Fall, 2026.
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311216. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
- Current CV
- Letter of application
- Copy of unofficial Ph.D. transcript
- Teaching philosophy (one page)
- Research plan (one page), including research interests, strategies, and research plan
- 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.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Faculty Position
Match your credentials to TN requirements
The TN teacher category requires a degree in the field you'll teach. A business professor needs a business degree, not just a graduate credential in an adjacent area. Confirm your specific degree field maps to your course load before applying.
Target R1 and R2 research universities first
Research universities and large community college systems have dedicated international hiring offices and established TN filing workflows. Smaller liberal arts colleges may not have processed a TN before, which adds friction to your offer timeline.
Request the offer letter before semester deadlines
Faculty hiring cycles are fixed. Canadian applicants can get TN status at the port of entry in days, but your offer letter must specifically state your teaching duties and degree requirements. Missing the semester start date restarts the timeline.
Confirm your role is teaching, not purely research
The TN teacher category covers instruction at a college or university. Postdoctoral research fellows and visiting scholars without teaching duties may not qualify. Make sure your position description explicitly includes classroom or curriculum responsibilities.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring institutions
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Prepare your USMCA documentation packet in advance
Canadian applicants present documentation directly to CBP. Bring your degree transcripts, a signed offer letter, and a support letter from the institution on official letterhead. Missing any one document at the border means you're turned away and must reschedule.
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Does a Faculty Position qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. The TN visa includes a teacher category that covers faculty at accredited colleges and universities. Your role must involve actual instruction, and your degree must be in the subject area you're teaching. Purely administrative academic roles or research-only appointments without teaching duties typically do not qualify under this category.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for faculty roles?
The TN visa has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians, making it far more predictable than H-1B for faculty positions. Canadian applicants can get status at the port of entry within a day. H-1B requires a spring lottery, months of waiting, and approval before you can start. For faculty hiring cycles tied to academic calendars, TN is the more practical path.
What documentation does my institution need to provide?
Your institution must issue a formal offer letter that describes your teaching duties, confirms your position is at an accredited college or university, and specifies that a degree in your field is required. A separate support letter on official letterhead is also standard. Canadian applicants present these documents directly to CBP at the border rather than filing a petition with USCIS.
How can I find Faculty Position jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces faculty roles at institutions with recent visa sponsorship experience, so you're not sending cold applications to departments unfamiliar with the USMCA process. Filtering by institution type and visa category saves time and focuses your effort on employers experienced with supporting work visa candidates.
Can Mexican citizens use the TN visa for faculty roles?
Yes, but the process differs from the Canadian pathway. Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than at the border, and TN status for Mexican nationals is subject to an annual numerical limit. Apply well before your intended start date to account for consular scheduling and any administrative processing time.
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