What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sc position at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University?
The Opportunity
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) in the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position. EECS is home to 22 faculty members and multiple degrees: the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; M.S. degrees in Cybersecurity Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Engineering; and B.S. degrees in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Software Engineering. The department offers an inclusive, collegial, and highly collaborative faculty member environment, with far-reaching efforts in multidisciplinary challenges.
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.
Required Education and Qualifications:
- Terminal degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related fields.
- Exceptional candidates who have previous teaching experience and have completed all their course work, and expect to complete their PhD during the fall 2026 semester, will be considered.
Application process/requirements
Review of applications 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 R311858. 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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