Adjunct Faculty, (Online Course) UNSY 415-Uncrewed Space Systems and Application, College of Aviation; Worldwide Campus)
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Job Description
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Take flight with Embry-Riddle and explore this diverse career opportunity today. Job Description We are currently hiring adjunct faculty to teach UNSY 415-Uncrewed Space Systems and Application. Course Description Fundamentals and commonly applied technology for uncrewed space systems, historical perspectives, current developments, and possible future concepts. Uncrewed space system specific considerations of craft design requirements, maneuvering fundamentals and control systems, and payload selection; space navigation and orbital maneuvering; operational domains (air, space, ground, and maritime), exploration of extraterrestrial celestial bodies, such as planets, moons, comets, and asteroids. 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. Desired Professional Training or Experience Experience at a Military / Civilian organization operating space systems (including unmanned/robotic systems). Active membership in professional organizations in engineering, i.e., National Academy of Engineering, National Society of Professional Engineers, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, or other organizations in fields related to development, testing, operation, training, or maintenance of unmanned, robotic, or related technology. Active membership in professional organizations in astronomical/astrophysical sciences, e.g., American Astronomical Society, Royal Astronomical Society (UK), or other organizations in fields related to application of unmanned systems and sensors in space. Applicable Professional Certification Rated/certified military operations officer or civil equivalent for space systems/robots or any professional certification related to space systems operations. Degrees Within the Teaching Discipline Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician Aeronautics, Aviation, Aerospace Science and Technology Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Astronomy & Astrophysics, Other Astrophysics Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer Science Electrical, Electronics & Communications Engineering Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology Electromechanical & Instrumentation & Maintenance Technologies/Technicians, Other Engineering, General Engineering Technology, General Engineering Mechanics Engineering Physics Engineering, Other Engineering Technology, General Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other Industrial Engineering Industrial Technology/Technician Manufacturing Engineering Mathematics and Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician Mechanical Engineering Related Technology/Technician, Other Operations Management & Supervision Operations Research Physics Physics, Other Physical Sciences, Other Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, Other Robotics Technology/Technician Science, Technology and Society Science Technologies/Technicians, Other Systems Engineering Transportation/Transportation Management Transportation & Highway Engineering Unmanned Systems and Technology |