Job Description

The Opportunity

The Aerospace Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Daytona Beach invites applications for a non-tenure-track (NTT) faculty position in the area of Space Systems. It is anticipated that this teaching faculty position will be filled at the Assistant or Associate Professor level although more experienced candidates may be considered. Candidates must hold a terminal degree in engineering with preference given to those candidates who hold a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. For this position however the Ph.D. degree could be replaced by an M.S. and substantial industry experience. Preference will be given to a candidate who will lead a student-based small satellite (e.g. CubeSat) development program with a regular cadence. Therefore the program will encompass the full life cycle of small satellite development to include conceptual and hardware design fabrication and testing spacecraft deployment and operations and ultimately decommissioning. The successful candidate will also teach related undergraduate courses in the astronautics track such as Spacecraft Design Spacecraft Systems and Space Environmental Applications. The department seeks candidates who can expand its expertise in small satellite development deliver student-centered teaching and who have a keen interest in undergraduate student engagement.

About the Department of Aerospace Engineering

The Aerospace Engineering Department is the largest in the nation with an enrollment of about 2500 full-time students. The department offers Bachelors Masters and Ph.D. degrees including 71 students in the Ph.D. program. The undergraduate program is currently ranked #4 by U.S. News and World Report while the graduate program is ranked #28 and our research expenditures have more than tripled over the last five years.Also the University has invested in a new 50000 square foot engineering building the John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex (MicaPlex) housing several research laboratories ( a state-of-the-art subsonic wind tunnel and a new Flight Research Center facility all as part of a Research Park with incubator space and growing industry engagement creating an ecosystem to support innovation and entrepreneurship.

The College of Engineering empowers students to become engineering leaders innovators and entrepreneurs. Home to more than 3500 students andone of thenations best undergraduate Aerospace Engineering programs our vision is to shape the future of the aerospace industry. We pride ourselves on our commitment to groundbreaking aerospace research and innovation as well as oursupportive and inclusive learning community.

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 worlds largest aviation and aerospace university. For 100 years weve been pioneering education in STEM fields serving over 11600 residential students and 19200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science Aviation Business Technology Engineering Safety Security and Space. Click here to take a virtual tour of the Daytona Beach Campus!

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 Years 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.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in engineering with preference given to those candidates who hold a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. Ph.D. degree could be replaced by an M.S. combined with substantial industry experience.

Application process/requirements

For full consideration candidates are encouraged to apply before March 1 2026.The position will start in August 2026. Screening of the applications will start upon receipt and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Troy Henderson via email at .

To submit your application for this opportunity please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310545. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full CV
• Statements of teaching philosophy
• Research plan
• 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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