Assistant/Associate Professor, College of Engineering

Job Description

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.  

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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. 
• Health Benefits:  Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you! 
• 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 an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period. 

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website .

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. We offer an exciting environment, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence tomorrow. Ready to make a difference? Take flight with Embry-Riddle and explore this diverse career opportunity today.  

The College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona, invites applications for a faculty position in our Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Software, or Mechanical Engineering Departments at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The college is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: space systems, spacecraft design, controls, aerodynamics, and engineering economics. However, strong candidates from all aerospace, electrical, computer, software, or mechanical engineering specialties are encouraged to apply.

The College of Engineering (COE) faculty are housed in a modern academic complex, which is adjacent to the 52,000 square foot STEM building that houses Robotics, Mechatronics, and Thermal-Energy Labs as well as our Rapid Prototyping Lab. The COE faculty also make extensive use of the Aerospace Experimentation and Fabrication laboratory complex. This building consists of a fabrication suite, space systems lab, structural dynamics lab, materials science lab, mechanical testing lab, structures lab, and dedicated faculty research labs. All of these labs feature state-of-the-art equipment for undergraduate student use. A new Eagle Learning Center (ELC) opened in Summer 2024 and houses our upgraded Wind Tunnel Laboratories and Propulsion Lab. The ELC is adjacent to several liquid and solid rocket test stands as well as our future energy park and a lunar terrain simulation field.

Qualifications

An earned doctorate in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Software, or Mechanical Engineering or similar degree along with related experience is highly desired; however, candidates with a Master's Degree and significant industry experience are strongly encouraged to apply. 

A complete application package should consist of:

(1) a cover letter including the date of availability

(2) a curriculum vita including contact information for at least three professional references

(3) a statement of teaching philosophy including a list of courses the candidate would like to teach or develop, and

(4) a statement describing the candidate's professional goals.

Qualified candidates who wish to be considered should apply online by visiting