Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor, Aerospace Engineering, Daytona Beach Campus

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach invites applications for open rank tenure-track faculty positions in the Department of Aerospace Engineering. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related field and will contribute to research and student-centered teaching.

The department collaborates with ERAU research centers such as BCAAS, CSAR, and CARS, and seeks scholars who can expand research capabilities while mentoring undergraduates and graduates.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a terminal degree in engineering, with preference given to those who hold a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering.

Education

PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

The Aerospace Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) – Daytona Beach invites applications for several open rank tenure-track faculty positions. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a related field. Applicants in all areas of aerospace engineering will be considered. The Department seeks candidates who can expand its research expertise in aerospace engineering, as well as deliver student-centered teaching and provide mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students. The Department is particularly interested in candidates who would be able to collaborate with one or more ERAU research centers, which include the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety (BCAAS), the Center for Space and Atmospheric Research (CSAR), and the Center for Aerospace Resilient Systems (CARS).

Job Description

The Aerospace Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) – Daytona Beach invites applications for several open rank tenure-track faculty positions. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a related field. Applicants in all areas of aerospace engineering will be considered. The Department seeks candidates who can expand its research expertise in aerospace engineering, as well as deliver student-centered teaching and provide mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students. The Department is particularly interested in candidates who would be able to collaborate with one or more ERAU research centers, which include the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety (BCAAS), the Center for Space and Atmospheric Research (CSAR), and the Center for Aerospace Resilient Systems (CARS).

About The Department Of Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Aerospace Engineering, the largest in the nation with an enrollment of over 2400 students, offers Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. degrees, including more than 70 students in our PhD program. The undergraduate program is currently ranked #4 and the graduate program is ranked #30 by U.S. News and World Report. To achieve national prominence, the Department has launched an ambitious agenda focused on expanding the graduate programs, facilities, recruiting talented faculty, and building research infrastructure and capabilities. In support of this agenda, the University has invested in a new 50,000 square foot engineering building, the John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex (MicaPlex), housing several research laboratories (https://erau.edu/research-park/micaplex/labs), a state-of-the-art subsonic wind tunnel (https://daytonabeach.erau.edu/about/labs/wind-tunnel-facility), and the Center for Advanced Air Mobility (https://erau.edu/research-and-innovation/centers-and-institutes/center-for-advanced-air-mobility). These all serve as part of a Research Park with incubator space and growing number of industry partners, creating an eco-system to support innovation and entrepreneurship. Click this link to see our state-of-the-art lab facilities, hear from our incredible students, and discover why Embry-Riddle is a great place to work: https://youtu.be/tHkwPE6y6Ds.

About Us

For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.

Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.

Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.

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 and Qualifications

Candidates must hold a terminal degree in engineering, with preference given to those candidates who hold a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering.

Application Process/requirements

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