Assistant or Associate Professor, Aerospace Engineering Department

The Opportunity

The Aerospace Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach invites applications for several tenure-track and non-tenure positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Candidates must hold a terminal degree in engineering, with preference given to those candidates who hold a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. For non-tenure positions, a PhD degree could be replaced by an MS and substantial industry experience.

Preferred areas of expertise include: astronautics and space applications, aerodynamics, propulsion, structures and materials. However, 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.

About the Department

The Aerospace Engineering Department is the largest in the nation with an enrollment of about 2,500 full-time students. The department offers Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. degrees, including 70 students in the Ph.D. program. The undergraduate program is currently ranked #4 by U.S. News and World Report, while the graduate program is ranked #32, and our research expenditures have more than tripled over the last five years. Also, 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, and a new Flight Research Center facility, all as part of a Research Park with incubator space and growing industry engagement, creating an ecosystem to support innovation and entrepreneurship.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world's largest, fully-accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, with more than 70 Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. programs. The Daytona Beach Campus serves a diverse student body of approximately 8,500 students.

Required Education:

• For tenure track positions, a terminal degree in Engineering is required, with preference given to those candidates who hold a Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering.
• For non-tenure track positions, a Ph.D degree could be replaced by an MS accompanied by substantial industry experience.

Application Process

For more information about the positions and to apply, please visit https://careers.erau.edu, click on the Career Search tab, and search to find requisition R308553. Applicants must submit one single .PDF file that includes the following documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching interests and philosophy, research plan, a diversity statement, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references.

For full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply before October 15, 2024.Positions will start August 2025.Screening of the applications will start upon receipt and will continue until the positions are filled.Questions about these positions may be directed to Dr. Richard Prazenica, Interim Department Chair, via email at prazenir@erau.edu.

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Embry-Riddle is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We continually strive to recognize, respect, and celebrate differences and cultural identities among individuals as we recruit, support, and embrace our diverse community. We work to provide a safe and inclusive environment and to create a climate free of discrimination where cultural competency is fostered through leadership, integrity, care, and respect.