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 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. 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. The College of Aviation is the global leader in aviation and aerospace education and research and curriculum innovation. Embry-Riddle is the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university, celebrating its 100th year, serving more than 30,000 students worldwide with campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, Prescott, AZ, and a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global locations. Its cutting-edge programs are in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

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
• Transition to the role of Program Coordinator for the MS in Space Operations over time
• 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
• Meet ongoing scholarly growth requirements, which include 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

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s 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

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