Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Engineering Physics

Job Description

The Department of Physical Sciences at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Campus, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, emphasizing computational modeling of processes in planetary atmospheres and ionospheres, e.g., simulations of acoustics, electromagnetics, or multi-physics from surface to space.

Preference will be given to candidates able to involve student teams in the development of innovative physics-based models and state-of-the-art software tools for science applications, provide mentorship and instruction in the Engineering Physics (EP) undergraduate and graduate (MS and PhD) programs, teach courses emphasizing physics/EP, geo-/space science, and computational methods, and lead new research in close collaboration with ERAU’s Center for Space and Atmospheric Research (CSAR).

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering Physics, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline is required. The position will remain open until filled, but review of applications will begin 15 January.

All application materials must be submitted online at: http://careers.erau.edu . Complete submissions include a cover letter, full CV, statements of research plan and teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least three professional references.

An AA/EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce, ERAU strongly encourages women and minorities to apply. Embry-Riddle is the world’s leader in aviation- and aerospace-related education. See http://erau.edu for further information about the university and http://daytonabeach.erau.edu/college-arts-sciences/physical-sciences/index.html for further information about the Department.

Inquiries may be addressed to: Dr. Mike Hickey, Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Physical Sciences, michael.hickey@erau.edu

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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 and Prescott, Arizona. The University’s Worldwide campus 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 the 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.