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Job Description
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Job Description
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide campus is currently hiring adjunct faculty to teach SFTY 426 – System Safety Management in person at our Oklahoma City, OK campus.
Course Description
This course emphasizes using specialized techniques employed in System Safety throughout all phases of a system's life cycle. Fundamentals of systems engineering, combined with sound management practices, are presented in this course to enable the student to fully appreciate System Safety's vital role in preventing mishaps. Students will acquire an understanding of how this approach to safety aids in the prediction of potential failures and hazards that are designed into equipment, processes, and facilities.
Please note that ERAU policy requires that all adjuncts be physically located within the United States while working for the University, including during training. Presently, we are able to support work for new adjuncts from all U.S. states except California. ERAU does not support work from international locations with some limited exceptions for individuals who are residing and working from U.S. military bases.
If selected for this role, the candidate will be required to provide proof of stated qualifications. This includes, but is not limited to, official transcripts, copies of professional licenses/certifications, documentation of military experience, and/or verified professional industry related experience.
Qualifications
Applicant Qualifications
Doctor’s or Master’s degree in teaching discipline, or a Masters degree with a concentration in teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).
Appropriate Certification:
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) {Board of Certified Safety Professionals} or Professional Engineer Registration (PE) [Safety or Fire Protection Engineering preferred] {State Boards for Professional Engineers}
Desired Professional Training or Experience:
Specific Military or University training in Systems Safety Management or Engineering
Degrees Within the Teaching Discipline:
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Engineering: Fire Protection/Human Factors/Systems/Safety/Mechanical, Safety Management
Related Discipline:
Business Administration/Management/Public Administration, Education with cognate in Safety, Engineering with professional registration, Aeronautical Science
*Applicants holding degrees under Related Disciplines must demonstrate specific training and experience in System Safey
Other facts
About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
The Embry‑Riddle David B. O’Maley College of Business’ Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is the epicenter of innovation, where students, faculty and the community collaborate, create and turn inventive ideas into thriving businesses. Our focus spans aviation, aerospace, space and transformative technologies, driving economic growth and community well-being through innovation.
Our mission is to inspire, empower and support entrepreneurs, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation and the development of future leaders. Our vision is to be a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, while our core values guide us in promoting inclusivity, excellence, impact, sustainability and empowerment.
We provide resources, mentorship, training, programs and events, serving students, faculty, alumni, startups and local businesses, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and entrepreneurship.
What you'll do
- The adjunct faculty will teach the course SFTY 426 – System Safety Management, focusing on specialized techniques in System Safety throughout a system's life cycle. The role involves presenting fundamentals of systems engineering and management practices to students.
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