Adjunct Faculty, IN-PERSON (SCTY 400 – Aviation Security, Andrews, MD College of Arts and Science)

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide campus is currently hiring adjunct faculty to teach SCTY 400 – Aviation Security in person at our Andrews, MD campus.

Course Description

Investigation into specific facets of security in aviation. Physical and procedural controls, regulations of the Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Aviation Administration and ICAO, as well as international treaties. Current threats, counter terrorism measures, new technologies in the field and the importance of the aviation industry, both passenger and cargo, to the global economy.

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

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:

Any professional certification related to security or aviation security such as the ASIS Certified Project Professional, ASIS Professional Certified Investigator, ASIS Physical Security Professional, ACFE Certified Froud Examiner, IFCPP, Certified Institutional Protection Manager, AAAE Certified Member, AAAE Accredited Airport Executive, AAAE Airport Certified Employee in Security, AAAE/TSA Airport Security Coordinator.

Desired Professional Training or Experience:

Relevant experience and training in aviation/aerospace security, intelligence, homeland security, law enforcement or legal environment. Experience would include positions as intelligence officer, police officer, police chief, security officer, security director/chief, special agent, special ageing in charge, airport security coordinator or airline/airport security manager. Also, airport executive or manager.

Degrees Within the Teaching Discipline:

Homeland Security, Law, Criminal Justice, Security Administration, Intelligence, Aerospace/Aeronautical