Tenure Track Assistant Professor with a focus on Space Operations in the School of Graduate Studies, Daytona Beach Campus

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Daytona Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Graduate Studies in the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a strong preference for candidates with a background and expertise in space operations and autonomous systems. The School of Graduate Studies offers an MS in Aviation with specializations in Aviation Safety, Uncrewed Systems, and Space Operations. It also offers an MS in Occupational Safety Management, an MS in Uncrewed Systems, and an MS in Space Operations in a traditional on-campus format, as well as an online Ph.D. in Aviation with specializations in Aviation Safety, Aviation Human Factors, Aviation Operations, and Intradisciplinary. The candidate will be expected to teach courses at both the doctoral and master's levels and chair Ph.D. dissertation and/or master’s thesis committees. The typical teaching load is 2 to 3 courses per semester. The successful candidate will transition to the role of Program Coordinator for the MS in Space Operations over time. Reporting to the Associate Dean for School of Graduate Studies, the candidate will provide oversight, direction, and guidance to ensure the quality, integrity, and relevance of the program in order to meet the mission and goals of the School, the College, and the University. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the candidate is required to meet ongoing scholarly growth requirements, which include publishing scholarly work, actively pursuing and obtaining externally funded research, and presenting work at professional conferences. The candidate will also be expected to fulfill service responsibilities to the university and the profession. This faculty position will be located on the Daytona Beach campus. The candidate is required to provide instruction in both traditional classroom formats and online formats as appropriate.

Requirements

• Doctorate and relevant experience in space studies and autonomous systems.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in a closely related field.
• Teaching and research experience in space operations and autonomous systems.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at both the doctoral and master's levels.
• Chair Ph.D. dissertation and/or master’s thesis committees.
• Provide oversight, direction, and guidance to ensure the quality, integrity, and relevance of the MS in Space Operations program.
• Meet ongoing scholarly growth requirements, including publishing scholarly work.
• Actively pursue and obtain externally funded research.
• Present work at professional conferences.
• Fulfill service responsibilities to the university and the profession.
• Provide instruction in both traditional classroom formats and online formats as appropriate.

Benefits

• 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree.
• Discounted tuition rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan.
• ERAU offers a 4% matching contribution to your retirement plan – with no vesting period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees