Tenure Track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Aerospace Engineering

The Opportunity

The Aerospace Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) – Daytona Beach invites applications for one, or possibly more, 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 2300 students, offers Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. degrees, including 71 students in our PhD program. The undergraduate program is currently ranked #4 and the graduate program is ranked #28 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 Eagle Flight Research Center facility (https://daytonabeach.erau.edu/about/labs/eagle-flight-research). These all serve as part of a Research Park with incubator space and growing number of industry, creating an eco-system to support innovation and entrepreneurship.

The College of Engineering empowers students to become engineering leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Home to more than 3,500 students and one of the nation's best undergraduate Aerospace Engineering programs, our vision is to shape the future of the aerospace industry. We pride ourselves on our commitment to groundbreaking aerospace research and innovation, as well as our supportive and inclusive learning community.

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ—along with a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global locations—Embry-Riddle proudly stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year, we continue to lead innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students worldwide. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping the future of flight and beyond.

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.
• 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

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311174. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching interests and philosophy
• Research plan
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)