Embry‑RiddleEM

Tenure Track Assistant Professor Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, School of

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a leading institution specializing in aviation and aerospace education, offering innovative programs and a hands-on learning experience.

Embry‑Riddle

Employee count: 1001-5000

United States only

Job Description

The Opportunity

The School of Engineering invites applications for the position of Tenure Track Assistant Professor Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. Successful candidate will teach in various school programs, tailored to their qualifications. This role includes developing courses that enrich both undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as mentoring students. We seek individuals who are passionate about teaching. Faculty members benefit from professional development support and should be eager to deliver high-quality online courses. The Rothwell Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence supports our global campus.

Candidates should have a background in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Successful applicants are expected to maintain a robust research profile. Preferred areas of expertise include aircraft design, propulsion, compressible aerodynamics, flight mechanics, and orbital mechanics. However, applicants in all areas will be considered.

The candidate's service responsibilities may include contributing to student success through recruitment and retention initiatives, developing curriculum and programs, participating in departmental, college, and university committees, and engaging in external professional leadership and service.

Please note that this is a fully remote online position and does not require relocation. All work must be performed within the United States and travel will be necessary at least twice a year to attend commencement ceremonies, mandatory school meetings, and other relevant events.

About the School of Engineering in the College of Aviation

The School of Engineering is part of the College of Aviation at the ERAU-WW campus. It offers a variety of programs, including an A.S. in Engineering Fundamentals, a B.S. in Engineering, a B.S. in Engineering Technology, and a B.S. in Software Engineering. The B.S. in Software Engineering launched in August 2024, while the other programs are ABET accredited. Additionally, the school offers an M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Airworthiness Engineering, and Systems Engineering. We also offer certificates in Engineering Fundamentals, Airworthiness Engineering, and Systems Engineering. We recently started an Engineering certificate program with Airbus. All engineering programs are 100% online and asynchronous.

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

  • Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
  • 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 an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

  • PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related engineering or science discipline.
  • Ability to teach existing courses related to the candidate’s discipline.
  • Teaching and research track-record commensurate with the rank applied for.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • College-level teaching experience.
  • Teaching experience in an online environment.
  • Areas of expertise include aircraft design, propulsion, compressible aerodynamics, flight mechanics, and orbital mechanics.
  • Past work experience in a national research lab and/or industry.
  • Evidence of research experience in educational pedagogy.
  • Experience with ABET.
  • Experience or training in student mentoring.
  • Record of interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Experience with active military and veterans.

Application process/requirements

Review of applications will begin immediately 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 R309602. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include a cover letter, full CV, statements of teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.

About the job

Apply before

Posted on

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid-level

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

United States +/- 0 hours

About Embry‑Riddle

Learn more about Embry‑Riddle and their company culture.

View company profile

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world’s largest and most respected university specializing in aviation and aerospace. Founded in 1925, it has long been at the forefront of aeronautical milestones, offering a variety of advanced degrees and programs that cater to the immediate needs of the aviation and aerospace industries. The main campus is located in Daytona Beach, Florida, with an additional campus in Prescott, Arizona, and other worldwide locations, including online education. Embry-Riddle's education system leverages innovative technology that combines online and in-person instruction, enhancing student engagement and learning opportunities.

Embry-Riddle has an array of specialized programs; notably, it offers the first and only undergraduate Space Physics program in the nation, along with the first College of Business, Security, and Intelligence. It also leads with unique degrees in aerospace physiology and uncrewed autonomous systems engineering. The university prides itself on providing a hands-on learning experience, teaching students in the cockpit, simulators, and various labs. This experiential learning approach ensures students not only learn theoretical principles but also gain practical skills in real-world scenarios. Graduates from Embry-Riddle enjoy high employability, with a reported 96% securing jobs or continuing their education within one year of graduation.

Claim this profileEmbry‑Riddle logoEM

Embry‑Riddle

View company profile

Similar remote jobs

Here are other jobs you might want to apply for.

View all remote jobs

17 remote jobs at Embry‑Riddle

Explore the variety of open remote roles at Embry‑Riddle, offering flexible work options across multiple disciplines and skill levels.

View all jobs at Embry‑Riddle

Remote companies like Embry‑Riddle

Find your next opportunity by exploring profiles of companies that are similar to Embry‑Riddle. Compare culture, benefits, and job openings on Himalayas.

View all companies

Find your dream job

Sign up now and join over 85,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!

Sign up
Himalayas profile for an example user named Frankie Sullivan
Embry‑Riddle hiring Tenure Track Assistant Professor Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, School of • Remote (Work from Home) | Himalayas