The Humanities and Communication Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Daytona Beach campus is seeking a non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor to teach speech and/or writing-intensive courses on our Daytona Beach campus, beginning fall semester 2024. This position includes a 4-4 teaching load with modest service expectations and the opportunity for research and travel support. Possible courses include first-year writing, technical writing, speech, and/or general education humanities.

The ideal candidate will have a record of teaching excellence at the college level, a commitment to general education, and a keen interest in the unique opportunity to teach writing and communication at a STEM-oriented institution. Preferred candidates will hold a Ph.D. or M.F.A. in English, communication, composition, or a closely related discipline.

Applicants must submit a CV, graduate transcripts, a list of three references, and a letter of application addressing their experience and philosophy of teaching. Review of candidates will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Diversity in all its forms is valued, and women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world's largest, fully-accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, with more than 70 Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. programs. The Daytona Beach Campus serves a diverse student body of approximately 8,300 students. To support aviation and aerospace research, the University has invested in a new 50,000 square foot engineering building, the John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex (MicaPlex), housing several research laboratories (https://erau.edu/research-park/micaplex/labs), a state-of-the-art subsonic wind tunnel, and a new Flight Research Center facility, all as part of a Research Park with incubator space and growing number of industry creating an ecosystem to support innovation and entrepreneurship. The University has also established Centers of Excellence such as the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safetyand the Center for Aerospace Resilient Systems.

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match and free tuition for employees and their immediate family members. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a "Great College to Work For" for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page.

Embry-Riddle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Embry-Riddle is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We continually strive to recognize, respect, and celebrate differences and cultural identities among individuals as we recruit, support, and embrace our diverse community. We work to provide a safe and inclusive environment and to create a climate free of discrimination where cultural competency is fostered through leadership, integrity, care, and respect.