Tenure Track AssistantAssociateFull Professor of Engineering Physics, Daytona Beach Campus

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Job Location:

Daytona Beach, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The Opportunity

The Department of Physical Sciences of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach Campus invites applications for a tenure-track faculty positionin the field of space scienceand/or aerospace materials to begin in Fall 2026. The successful candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Physics Engineering or a closely related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with strong recordin building instrumentation for space physics research or demonstrated experience in space-based material science (e.g. nano -or quantum materials radiation shielding) with application to space technologies.

The department has a strong history of excellence in the fields of space and atmospheric physics space engineering applications instrumentation and controls. This position will be filled by an individual with preference for experimental expertise and will complement our current research efforts. Candidates with a strong commitment to both research and teaching excellence are encouraged to apply. The Physics Sciences Department houses ERAUs Center for Space and Atmospheric Research over forty faculty and more than 350 students in our three B.S. programs (Engineering Physics Space Physics and Astronomy & Astrophysics) and two graduate programs (MS and PhD in Engineering Physics).

More information about the department can be found at: by contacting the Department Chair Dr. John Hughes at

About the Department of Physical Sciences

The Physical Sciences (PS) Department has over forty faculty and more than 350 students in our three B.S. programs (Engineering Physics Space Physics and Astronomy & Astrophysics) and two graduate programs (MS and PhD in Engineering Physics).Many faculty of the PS department are also members of the Center for Space and Atmospheric Research (CSAR) now a universitylevel Center of Excellence committed in tackling critical projects in focused areas in national space research/technology agenda.

More information about the department can be found at: by contacting the Department Chair Dr. John Hughes at .

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach FL and Prescott AZalong with a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global locationsEmbry-Riddle proudly stands as the worlds largest aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year we continue to lead innovation in STEM education serving more than 30000 students worldwide. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science Aviation Business Technology Engineering Safety Security and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping the future of flight and beyond.

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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

Ph.D. in Physics Engineering or a closely-related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated research deliverablesin i) spacecraft and/or space science related instrumentation or ii) physics of space related material science e.g. nano/quantum materials/or radiation shielding and similar areas with applications to space science and space technology.

Application process/requirements

Priority will be given to applications received by January 31 2026. 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 R310699. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

Cover letter
Full CV
Statements of teaching and research 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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Job DescriptionThe OpportunityThe Department of Physical Sciences of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach Campus invites applications for a tenure-track faculty positionin the field of space scienceand/or aerospace materials to begin in Fall 2026. The successful candidate should hold a...