Tenure Track Associate Professor of Human Factors Psychology

Job Description

The Opportunity

The Department of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL, invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor position beginning in August 2025. The successful candidate will join the Human Factors program, which holds full accreditation from the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. We seek candidates with training in Human Factors, specifically with a focus on Aviation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to establish and sustain a robust research program that attracts external funding while complementing the department's ongoing research initiatives. Preference will be given to candidates whose research and teaching interests are rooted in applied aviation contexts. Applicants must also be prepared to teach courses that address departmental needs, including but not limited to: Introduction to Human Factors, Statistical Techniques and Research Design in Psychology, Aviation Human Factors, Automation, Memory and Cognition, and Crew Station and Flight Deck Human Factors.

About the Department of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology

The Human Factors degree programs are housed in the Department of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology within the College of Arts and Sciences at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Daytona Beach campus. The department emphasizes research across a diverse range of fields, including Psychology, Aviation, Aerospace & Transportation, Health Care, Training, Neuroscience, Ergonomics, Gaming, and Human-Computer Interaction. We offer Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in Human Factors Psychology, along with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Physiology. Faculty and students benefit from generous research lab space, co-located with faculty offices in a secure departmental suite. In addition to courses supporting our degree programs, we offer service courses that contribute to three minor degrees and fulfill general education requirements in the Social Sciences.

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!   

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you! 
• 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: Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period. 

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Human Factors, Applied Psychology, or a related psychology discipline. They should have a proven record of research productivity in aviation human factors, a demonstrated ability to secure external funding, and a strong commitment to teaching both graduate and undergraduate students. The candidate must also be dedicated to mentoring students at all levels—undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral—in research, including guiding theses and dissertations. 

Application process/requirements

Review of applications will begin immediately and 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 R309453. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include a cover letter, full CV, statements of teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least 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.