The posting
Job Description
The Opportunity
The Engineering Fundamentals Department in the College of Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida is seeking to fill a visiting position at the Assistant Professor level. The department seeks a candidate who can contribute to the department’s expertise in teaching first- and second-year engineering courses. The anticipated start date for this visiting appointment is January, 2027.
Primary responsibility will be teaching. Assigned teaching workload will be 4 + 4. Typical class size is 24 students. Service and research are not responsibilities for this position.
Candidates must hold a master’s degree in engineering; preference will be given to candidates who also hold a terminal degree in any area of engineering. Candidates must be capable of teaching one or more first- or second-year general engineering courses, specifically Introduction to Engineering Design, Introductory Computer Programming (i.e., MATLAB), or Engineering Graphics (i.e., CATIA or SolidWORKS).
We seek candidates who will be active in the department and collaborate across the disciplines within the college of engineering. The faculty candidate will be joining a diverse and collegial team of faculty in the Engineering Fundamentals Department. We teach innovative engineering courses using evidence-based instruction, as well as conduct research to expand the boundaries in the emerging field of engineering education. The College of Engineering has over 1700 undergraduate students in six ABET accredited engineering degrees. More details on the College of Engineering and out department can be found at http://www.erau.edu/dbcoe/.
About us
For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.
Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.
Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.
Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!
- 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 6% 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 master’s degree in engineering; preference will be given to candidates who also hold a terminal degree in any area of engineering.
- Candidates must be capable of teaching one or more first or second year general engineering courses, specifically Introduction to Engineering Design, Introductory Computer Programming (i.e., MATLAB), or Engineering Graphics (i.e., CATIA or SolidWORKS).
Application process/requirements
Review of applications will begin October 15 and will continue until the position is filled.
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R312070. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
- Cover letter
- Full CV
- Statements of teaching philosophy
- 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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