Job Description

The Opportunity

The College of Aviation (COA) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)—Daytona Beach invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Track), Department of Aviation Maintenance Science. The College seeks a dynamic individual with significant practical and academic experience in the Aviation Maintenance Science (AMS) discipline to teach in the second largest department within the COA. This 9-month Assistant Professor appointment is at our campus in Daytona Beach, FL.

The COA has an FAA-approved Part 147 AMTS contained within the AMS degree program.  This provides students with a rigorous curriculum and excellent opportunities for career advancement. The AMS program at ERAU is taught by dedicated faculty who are collaborative, student-focused and intellectually curious.  The department is looking for an individual to join our faculty and help accomplish ERAU’s strategic goals.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the gold standard in Aviation and Aerospace Education.  The program draws students from around the world who are dedicated to their future careers.  Its talented faculty, state of the art classrooms, lab facilities, and use of instructional best-practices, mean that its graduates are sought after by some of the most prestigious employers in the world.

Reporting to the Department Chair of Aviation Maintenance Sciences, the faculty member will lecture, oversee laboratory instruction, aid in maintaining departmental training equipment, collaborate with university faculty, and provide student–centric instruction.  They will support their students through mentorship. Faculty in the department will be expected to embrace new teaching methods and support innovation.  The successful candidate will embrace an active safety management system (SMS) within the department.

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.    

Qualifications

Required Education/Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution is preferred. Consideration of candidates with lower degrees will be given based on the degree held and years of related experience
• Possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
• Experience in aviation maintenance sciences: civil, military, corporate, general aviation, manufacturer, aerospace, or airline.
• Experience in developing and maintaining channels of communication with professional groups and industry organizations.
• Student centered regarding long term aviation and aerospace career development and support of extracurricular activities.
• Develop innovative curriculum commensurate with the high standards of the department and University.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an academic environment.
• Experience maintaining academic excellence with respect to teaching.
• An interest in applied research.
• Experience in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), urban air mobility, and space technology.

Application process/requirements

The Assistant Professor position is expected to begin work no later than August 13, 2025. Priority will be given to complete applications received by 3/1/2025 and reviews 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 R309074. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include the following:

• CV
• Detailed letter discussing aviation experience and academic qualifications that demonstrate a fit with the AMS Department and the position.
• Contact information for three professional references (will not be contacted without stated permission from final candidates).

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.