Job Description

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle is now hiring an Instructor of Aviation English at the Daytona Beach Campus. This 10-month non-tenure track faculty position is a joint appointment with ERAU’s Department of Flight and Embry-Riddle Language Institute. This is a multi-faceted position with a primary role of providing English instruction to international students who have not yet met the minimum English language proficiency for academic study as well as international flight students who have not met the FAA Aviation English Language Standards to begin flight training.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching and teaching related administrative responsibilities:
• Two Department of Flight FA135 classes during fall, one class during spring and summer semesters at scheduled times AND teach two ERLI classes as assigned during fall, spring, and summer semesters at scheduled times.
• Organize instructional planning according to objectives in the ERLI & Aviation English for Flight Training Curriculum.
• Oversee the continuous improvement of courses to strengthen their content, to include coverage of all curricula.
• Complete and submit syllabi, course plans, diagnostic & final exams, Early & Midterm Alerts, and other required documents by due dates.
• Keep attendance records daily online.
• Keep grade records and report grades weekly.
• Assess student academic progress on an ongoing basis through the use of sufficient and appropriate measures.
• Keep office hours and tutor current students as needed.
• Provide academic advisement for students including, but not limited to, help with issues with coursework, academic intervention, and success strategies.
• Contribute positively to student success and student service in philosophy, attitude, and performance.
• Participate in required meetings.
• English for Flight Training Assessment (EFTA) Test
• Complete administration work related to the English for Flight Training Assessment test.
• Rate tests for the English for Flight Training Assessment test.
• Assist Aviation English Coordinator with the ongoing development of English for Flight Training Assessment test.
• Aviation English Program (AEP) within the Flight Department
• Tutor flight students who need additional assistance with Aviation English by appointment or in the Aviation Learning Center.
• Assist Aviation English Coordinator with learning objectives, design strategy, for Aviation English courses.
• Assist Aviation English Coordinator with development of new course and curriculum for office of professional education and Flight department.
• Professional Development
• Participate in professional development as outlined in the ERLI Professional Development Policy
• Participate in professional development in the field of Aviation English.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Aviation English Coordinator and the ERLI Director

About the Department

Embry-Riddle Language Institute (ERLI) is a CEA accredited intensive, English for academic purposes program. ERLI’s mission is to provide high-quality English language instruction that prepares speakers of other languages to enter and succeed in Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University or another U.S. university. ERLI is an academic unit within Center for International Education. 

The Department of Flight provides the training for all the programs at the university that require flight training. The department has three buildings, a hangar, and more than 100 aircraft — all high-end, electronically supported models. Facilities also include a bank of simulators that includes the highest level of simulations available anywhere. The department has 200 flight instructors, plus 40 technicians performing support and maintenance in the hangar.

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: Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation or closely related field, and a Master’s Degree in Applied Linguistics or a related field.

Required Qualifications:

• Comfortable using computer technology for administrative and teaching purposes, including learning management systems, virtual meeting platforms, and other online tools.
• Minimum of one year of experience teaching at the college level, in a US-based Intensive English Program (IEP).
• Experience teaching Aviation English, with a strong understanding of the specific language and communication needs of pilots and aviation professionals.
• Experience in second language assessment, with knowledge of best practices for assessing language proficiency and developing assessment tools.
• Native or near-native oral and written English fluency, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, with the ability to use spreadsheets to track and analyze data.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• FAA Private Pilot Certificate or higher

Preferred Qualifications:

• FAA Private Pilot Certificate or higher

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire, familiarity with the roles and functions of the assigned department, as well as any applicable laws or guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions and demands, while maintaining high-quality work.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and reliably, with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely convey information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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 R308950. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include a resume, cover letter and and contact information for at least three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.

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