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

Job Description

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, 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. 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 #5 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 ( a state-of-the-art subsonic wind tunnel ( and the Eagle Flight Research Center facility (  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. 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:

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, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For 100 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. Click here to take a virtual tour of the Daytona Beach Campus!

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• 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. 

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

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by 11/15/2025.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310365 . Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include one single .PDF file that includes the following documents:

• 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)

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

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