Adjunct Faculty, Online Course (SPAC 525- Space Law and Policy, College of Aviation, Worldwide Campus)

ERAUINC Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ Inc.

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Remote - US remote Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
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Job Description

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. 

     

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Opportunity:   

We are currently hiring adjunct faculty to teach SPAC 525- Space Law and Policy.

Course Description

The complex interplay between geopolitics, international law, and national space innovation systems which underlies all space activities will be examined. Divided into 3 segments: 1) the geopolitical history of space, 2) principles of space law, and 3) national space innovation systems.

Applicable Professional Certification

Board certification in aviation law.

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

Doctorate with a dissertation in teaching discipline, or a Doctorate degree with a dissertation within concentration that is in teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).

Desired Professional Training or Experience

Specific industry, military or university training, or experience in aerospace law including:  international treaties, aerospace policy development, business law environment for aerospace.

Degrees Within the Teaching Discipline

Legal Studies

Political Science

International Relations

Public Administration

Engineering (Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical)

Science (Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical)

About this role

Summary

Teach space law and policy courses online at Embry-Riddle to U.S.-based students.

Job title

Adjunct Faculty, Online Course

Experience level

doctorate

Industry

aerospace

Location requirements

Remote within the United States, excluding California.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

doctoral degreeteaching in disciplinelegal studies

Preferred skills

aerospace lawinternational treatiespolicy developmentindustry experience

Specializations

space lawspace policyinternational lawaerospace law
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

United States

Remote Country