Adjunct Faculty, In-Person; SCTY – Aviation Security, Pax River, MD College of Arts and Science

Adjunct Faculty – In‑Person (SCTY 400 – Aviation Security, Pax River, MD)

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University is hiring an adjunct faculty member to teach SCTY 400 – Aviation Security in person at our Pax River, MD campus. This role requires a commitment to deliver high‑quality instruction in aviation security, covering physical and procedural controls, regulations, current threats, and counter‑terrorism measures.

The course investigates key aspects of aviation security, including the regulations of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Aviation Administration, and ICAO. Topics include current threats, counter‑terrorism measures, new technologies, and the importance of the aviation industry to the global economy.

• Doctor’s or Master’s degree in a teaching discipline, or a Master’s degree with a concentration in teaching, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.
• Active professional certification related to security or aviation security (e.g., ASIS Certified Project Professional, ASIS Professional Certified Investigator, ASIS Physical Security Professional, ACFE Certified Fraud Examiner, IFCPP, Certified Institutional Protection Manager, AAAE members, or airport‑security credentials).
• Relevant experience or training in aviation/aerospace security, homeland security, law enforcement, or a legal environment. Preferred positions include intelligence officer, police officer, security director, airport security coordinator, or airline/airport security manager.

• Experience in aviation security, intelligence, homeland security, law enforcement, or a legal environment.
• Positions such as intelligence officer, police officer, security director/chief, special agent, airport security coordinator, or airline/airport security manager.
• Airport executive or manager experience.
• Relevant degrees:
  Homeland Security, Law, Criminal Justice, Security Administration, Intelligence, Aerospace/Aeronautical.

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. Discrimination and harassment are prohibited under university policy. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Full‑time
Job Function:
Other
Industry: Higher Education