Air Traffic Management Professor — Hands-on Teaching & Mentoring

AIAA; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Tuition Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona invites applications for a non-tenure track position in the Applied Aviation Sciences Department at the Assistant/Associate Professor level, starting January 2027, specializing in air traffic management.

The candidate will teach courses on air traffic control procedures, mentor students, and develop classroom and lab offerings aligned with current national airspace standards and industry demands.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor's degree with relevant industry experience.
• FAA ATC Certification required or demonstrated equivalent.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills for one-on-one student work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary instructor for air traffic control procedures and techniques.
• Teach undergraduate courses with emphasis on basics for new aviation students.
• Mentor students and develop classroom and laboratory courses across levels.

Skills

Air traffic management

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

Masters Degree or Bachelor's Degree with requisite industry experience

FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification

Job description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona invites applications for a non-tenure track position in the Applied Aviation Sciences Department at the Assistant/Associate Professor level, starting January 2027, specializing in air traffic management.

The candidate will teach courses on air traffic control procedures, mentor students, and develop classroom and lab offerings aligned with current national airspace standards and industry demands.