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Visiting Assistant Professor, Aerospace Engineering Department

Employer
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Location
Florida, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 27, 2023
Job Description

The Aerospace Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Daytona Beach invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor. Candidates must hold a terminal degree in engineering, with preference given to those candidates who hold a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. However, a PhD degree could be replaced by an MS and substantial industry experience. A pplicants in all areas of Aerospace Engineering will be considered.

The Aerospace Engineering Department is the largest in the nation with an enrollment of about 2,200 full-time students. The department offers bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degrees, including approximately 60 students in the Ph.D. program. The undergraduate program is currently ranked #8 by U.S. News and World Report, while the graduate program is ranked #32. 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, and a new Flight Research Center facility, all as part of a Research Park with incubator space and growing number of industry creating an ecosystem to support innovation and entrepreneurship. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has also recently received $25 Million from Philanthropists Cici and Hyatt Brown , and matching support from State of Florida create a new Aerospace Technology Center to promote innovation, create high-quality jobs, and bolster Florida’s advanced technology workforce. 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: https://youtu.be/tHkwPE6y6Ds .

As part of our values, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. We actively celebrate colleagues’ different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

Diversity : Embry-Riddle values diversity. We respect the rights and property of all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, physical disability, economic background, sexual orientation, or religious belief. We believe in a community where all members are welcome, and individuals or groups are free from harassment. We strongly encourage individuals from populations traditionally underrepresented and underserved in STEM – women, Blacks, Latinx, Native Americans, persons of all gender identities and/or sexual orientation – to apply.

Equal Opportunity : Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Institutional Overview : Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach - Florida, Prescott - Arizona, and Singapore, as well as a Worldwide campus that provides educational opportunities online and at approximately 130 locations throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central/South America.

As the largest and most comprehensive aviation and aerospace-focused university in the world, Embry-Riddle is a unique institution. Over the past 90 years, the University has evolved with industry to break new ground and produce top-level graduates who serve the ever-changing needs of aviation and aerospace and other STEM-related disciplines. Embry-Riddle offers programs in seven primary fields of study including: Applied Science; Aviation; Business; Computers and Technology; Engineering; Safety, Security, and Intelligence; and Space.

For Academic Year 2020-21, there were over 10,700 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students that attended the University's residential campuses and approximately 32,700 students in total enrolled with the University around the world. Known for its Aerospace and Aviation focus, the College of Engineering (COE) in the Daytona Beach Campus has a total enrollment of over 3,300 students, over 100 full-time faculty members, and enjoys top rankings and a national reputation. The COE houses departments of Aerospace Engineering (AE), Civil Engineering (CE), Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), Engineering Fundamentals (EF), and Mechanical Engineering (ME), and offers the full spectrum of academic programs including Bachelors of Science, Masters of Science, and Doctoral degrees.

Qualifications

For more information about the position and to apply, please visit https://careers.erau.edu , click on the Career Search tab and search for requisition R305334. Applicants must submit one single .PDF file that includes the following documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching interests and the names and contact information for at least three professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Appointments will begin in August 2023. Questions about these positions may be directed to Dr. Tasos Lyrintzis, Department Chair, via email at lyrintzi@erau.edu .

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