Job Description 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 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 2021-22, there were over 11,100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students that attended the University's residential campuses and approximately 20,195 students in total enrolled with the University around the world. The Opportunity: 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 an 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. The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University we know today is the product of a long and prestigious history. In 1925, barnstormer John Paul Riddle met entrepreneur T. Higbee Embry, and together, they formed the Embry-Riddle Company to teach the adventurous to fly. This partnership was the beginning of a vision that has produced more than 150,000 alumni who drive innovation and keep the aerospace and related industries running safely and productively. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University 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.