Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering

Job Description

The College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona, invites applications for tenure track positions in our Aerospace Engineering Department at the Associate Professor level. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona campus is respected worldwide for cutting-edge instruction and training for tomorrow’s aviation, aerospace, security and intelligence leaders. Prescott is a mile-high city and its climate reflects seasonable weather excellent for flying. Daytime averages are 80°F in the summer and 45°F in the winter. At 5,000 ft. above sea level, it boasts a mild climate, clean air, pristine wilderness areas, and nearby national forests. The university is a small, private, residential university in the mountains of Arizona with approximately 3,500 students. Staff/faculty/student interaction is highly valued and is a central theme of our campus. It is located 100 miles north of Phoenix and 120 miles south of the Grand Canyon.

Description:

The Department is interested in candidates in all areas that will enhance our college strengths and growth. The Department seeks candidates with strong interests in engineering education, a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, an ability to perform applied research, as well as dedication to service and collegiality. Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate courses and laboratory experiments, to collaborate with students on independent research and to supervise student projects.

The College of Engineering is focused on undergraduate teaching excellence and has a strong emphasis on design and project-based learning. The faculty of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University College of Engineering are housed in a modern academic complex, which is adjacent to wind tunnel and propulsion laboratories and facilities. The College of Engineering faculty also make extensive use of the Aerospace Experimentation and Fabrication (AXFAB) laboratory complex, which features a modern machine shop, a space system laboratory, structures and material laboratories. A 52,000 square foot STEM Building opened in August 2017 featuring state-of-the-art engineering and science laboratories, as well as the Raisbeck Engineering Design Studio, and the Jim & Linda Lee Planetarium, for both student and faculty use. For more information about the college, please visit http://prescott.erau.edu/college-engineering/index.html .

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University excels as a leader in undergraduate education for engineering, aviation, global security, and related fields. We draw students from around the world who are serious about their future careers. U.S. News & World Report ranks Embry-Riddle Prescott as the #1 undergraduate Aerospace Engineering Program in the nation among schools whose highest degree is a Bachelor’s or Master’s.

ERAU benefits include:

• Relocation support provided
  
  
• Retirement Plan - ERAU offers immediate vesting and provides a 6% gift and will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions
  
  
• Two BC/BS health plans – PPO and high deductible plan with a health savings account
  
  
• Tuition waivers for employees, spouses, and dependent children will cover one undergraduate and graduate degree per person
  
  
• Use of various campus services: fitness center, library, mail room and enjoy observation flights
  
  

Qualifications

An earned doctorate in Aerospace 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, (4) Unofficial transcripts and (5) a statement describing the candidate’s professional goals. Qualified candidates who wish to be considered should apply online by visiting careers.erau.edu.