Assistant/Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering

Job Description

The department of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona invites applicants for Assistant and Associate Professor positions with start dates of January or August 2023. The department is especially interested in candidates with backgrounds and experience in spacecraft systems and design, but experience in all areas of astronautical engineering will be considered.

The department seeks candidates with strong interests in engineering education, a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, an ability to perform research, and dedication to service and collegiality. Applicants should share the department’s commitment to an inclusive, inviting, and collaborative community. We strongly encourage individuals from populations who are traditionally underrepresented and underserved in STEM – women, Blacks, Latinx, Native Americans, persons with disabilities and persons of all gender identities and/or sexual orientation – to apply.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate courses, oversee laboratory experiments, collaborate with students on independent research, and supervise student projects. An earned doctorate in Aerospace Engineering or similar degree along with related industry and academic experience is highly desired; however, candidates with a master’s degree and 10+ years of 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 careers.erau.edu. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Aerospace Engineering is the largest within the College of Engineering with 18 full-time faculty and over 800 undergraduate students. The department offers an ABET accredited bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering with concentrations in aeronautics and astronautics. The Aerospace Engineering program has repeatedly been ranked number 1 by U.S. News & World Report in the category of Best Undergraduate Aerospace / Aeronautical / astronautical Engineering Programs at schools where a doctorate is not offered.

The College of Engineering (COE) is focused on undergraduate teaching excellence and has a strong emphasis on design and project-based learning. COE Faculty are housed in a modern academic complex, which is adjacent to robotics, mechatronics, propulsion, electrical and wind tunnel laboratories. 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, Structure Lab, and dedicated faculty search labs. All of these labs feature state-of-the-art equipment for undergraduate student use. A 52,000 Square foot STEM building was recently completed to house new robotics and thermal-energy labs as well as our Rapid Prototyping Lab. The King Engineering Center contains labs for Computer, Electrical, and Software Engineering.

ERAU benefits include:

• Relocation Support Provided
• Retirement Plan - ERAU offers immediate vesting and provides a 6% gift and will match up to 4% of employee contributions
• Two BC/BS health plans - PPO and HDHP with a health savings account.
• Tuition Waivers for employees, spouses, dependent children will cover on undergraduate and graduate degree per person
• Use of various campus services: Fitness center, library, mail room and observation flights.

Qualifications

An earned doctorate in Aerospace Engineering or a similar degree along with related industry and academic experience is highly desired; however, candidates with a master’s degree and 10+ years of 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 careers.erau.edu. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.