Assistant/Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering (non-tenure track)

Embry-Riddle; Arkansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading institution in aviation and aerospace education as an Assistant/Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. This exciting opportunity allows you to shape the future of engineering students while engaging in innovative teaching and scholarly activities. You will be responsible for teaching courses, mentoring students, and contributing to the department's growth. With a commitment to diversity and excellence, this role offers a dynamic environment where your expertise in electrical engineering can thrive. Embrace the chance to inspire the next generation of leaders in STEM fields at a globally recognized university.

Benefits

Generous Time Off

Personal Leave

Tuition Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in electrical/computer engineering or related field required.
• Experience in teaching and industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate engineering design and programming courses.
• Recruit and advise students, and engage in community service.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Teaching Experience

Communication Skills

Programming

Aviation/Aerospace Applications

Education

Doctorate in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Doctorate in Computer Science

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Teaching Tools

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering (non-tenure track)

Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University!

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.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona campus is respected worldwide for cutting-edge instruction and training for tomorrow’s aviation, aerospace, security and intelligence leaders.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
• 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.

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.

Opportunity:

Join the Aviation and Aerospace vanguard! Step into a dynamic role with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, where innovation meets opportunity. Be part of a leading institution that’s at the forefront of aviation, aerospace, and STEM education.

The Computer, Electrical, and Software Engineering Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position as an Assistant or Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering beginning in August 2025.

Description:

Interest and ability to teach introductory undergraduate engineering design and programming courses along with electrical engineering courses and laboratories is essential, and experience with aviation/aerospace applications is highly desirable. Professional and scholarly activities are expected for the position, but quality teaching is the primary responsibility. Additional responsibilities of the position include recruitment of students, advising and mentoring undergraduate students, course and program assessment and development, and university/community service. Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communications skills, and a strong command of the English language are required.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have an earned doctorate in electrical or computer engineering, computer science, or a related field. Preferred areas of expertise for this position include signals and systems, modern control systems and robotics, autonomous systems, and electronic devices and circuits. Significant industry, entrepreneurial and/or teaching experience would strengthen a candidate’s credentials, but recent graduates are also encouraged to apply.

To apply, submit the following:

1. A letter of application addressing all of the above-required qualifications;
2. Statements of (1) research; and (2) teaching philosophy and experience;
3. A current curriculum vitae; and
4. Unofficial transcripts.

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who have prospective research contribution to the Center for Aerospace Resilience, one of the University’s established Centers of Excellence.

Applicants must include three (3) references with contact information in the application. Letters of recommendation will be requested for shortlisted candidates.