What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (NTT) position at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University?
The Opportunity
The Mechanical Engineering Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, is inviting applicants for a non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position's expected start date is August 2025.
This is a teaching-focused position with a general expectation of teaching 4 sections per semester in the fall and spring semesters plus optional summer courses and moderate service. This position has no research expectations, although opportunities for research may exist. Non-tenure track faculty members at Embry-Riddle are eligible for future promotion based on job performance and length of service.
The successful candidate will have a strong desire to focus on innovative and high-quality instruction in a collegial and collaborative environment and will hold an earned PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. Candidates with prior teaching and/or industrial experience are encouraged to apply. An interest in, and experience with, advising student project teams is highly desirable.
Candidates are expected to be capable of teaching a variety of undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering and engineering sciences. Course sections typically range from 15-40 students. Particular areas of interest include: dynamics, machine design, vibrations, vehicle dynamics, and capstone design.
Catalog course descriptions:
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Engineering Sciences (ES)
This position requires physical presence at the Daytona Beach Campus. Relocation to the Daytona Beach, FL, area is required; applicants seeking purely remote work will not be considered. Relocation assistance may be available.
About the Mechanical Engineering Department:
The Mechanical Engineering Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, serves over 500 students at the BS, MS, and PhD levels. The department features undergraduate tracks in High-Performance Vehicles, Robotics & Autonomous Systems, Energy Systems, and Biomedical Systems. The ME department places a heavy emphasis on experiential education and sponsors a wide variety of student projects including Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Solar District Cup, EcoCAR, RobotX, IGVC, SUAS, RoboBoat, and RoboSub. The department also has a strong profile in applied research in areas such as robotics and autonomous systems, energy systems, advanced powertrains, and biomedical. The department has a stable faculty and offers a positive, collegial, and collaborative work environment.
About 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!
- 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:PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
Application process/requirements
Priority will be given to applications received by 1/31/2025 and 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 R309049. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include the following:
- Current CV
- Detailed letter discussing experience, academic qualifications, and background that demonstrate strong alignment with ME and the position
- Selected candidates will be required to secure three professional references as part of the review process.
Questions can be directed via email to Dr. Sandra Boetcher, Search Committee Chair, at boetches@erau.edu.
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
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.
