Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Communication

Job Description

The Opportunity

The Department of Humanities & Communication seeks a non-tenure-track assistant professor to teach speech courses on our Daytona Beach campus, beginning August 2025. This position includes a 4-4 teaching load with modest service expectations and the opportunity for research and travel support. While this position is focused on speech, we especially seek candidates who also have experience teaching writing and/or humanities courses.

About the Department of Humanities and Communication and the College of Arts and Sciences 

In addition to offering general education courses in writing, humanities, and communication at a STEM-focused university, the department of Humanities and Communication delivers academic programs in Communication and Interdisciplinary Studies, with minors in Humanities, Communication, Latin American Studies, Arabic Studies, Russian Studies, and Chinese Studies. The department has 38 full-time faculty members.

The College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) is the interdisciplinary hub of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Our world-class programs span from the sciences to the humanities with a focus on preparing our students for careers in aerospace, government, and a wide variety of industries. We additionally deliver innovative foundational and general education courses for all Daytona Beach students. 

About 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.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• 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:

• Preferred candidates will hold a Ph.D. in Communication, English, or a closely related discipline. Applicants who are ABD and scheduled to graduate before August 2025 will also be considered.

Qualifications:

• 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 communication and writing at a STEM-oriented institution.

Application process/requirements

Priority will be given to complete applications received by 1/15/2025 and review of applications 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 R308607. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include the following:

• Letter of application addressing the candidate’s experience and philosophy of teaching
• CV
• Graduate transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.