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Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University!
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!
Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
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.
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.
Opportunity:
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We offer an exciting environment, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence tomorrow.
Ready to make a difference?
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The Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) at the Prescott Campus is seeking a non-tenure track faculty member to teach classes and support the Aerospace Engineering (AE) department by providing opportunities for the AE students to take ME capstone in the off-cycle semesters.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach a full course load each semester.
The position is available in Fall of 2025 at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level.
The Mechanical Engineering program offers three tracks where students can focus their studies: Energy, Propulsion, and Robotics.
The department is particularly interested in candidates with interest and industry experience in the propulsion or energy sectors.
Candidates with a strong background in engineering design and product development are strongly encouraged to apply.
The College of Engineering (COE) faculty are housed in a modern academic complex, which is adjacent to robotics, mechatronics, propulsion, 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, structures lab, and dedicated faculty research labs.
The recently completed Propulsion and Aerodynamics Complex is a 12,000 square foot building that houses resources and space for both the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Departments.
The STEM Education building is home to the Robotics and Thermal-Energy Labs, our Rapid Prototyping Lab and the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium.
All of these labs feature state-of-the-art equipment for undergraduate student use.
Qualifications
An earned Doctorate in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and related experience is desired, but candidates with significant industry experience and a Masters degree are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application material should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of professional goals and teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references.
Materials may be submitted in electronic form through careers.erau.edu.
Queries may be submitted via email to the Mechanical Engineering Chair, Elliott Bryner
The successful candidate shall have a strong interest and ability to teach undergraduate courses and laboratories and to perform applied research.
The ideal candidate will be willing to mentor and collaborate with students on research and student projects.
Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communications skills, and a strong command of the English language are required.
Required Skill Profession
Postsecondary Teachers
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