Tenure Track/Tenured Faculty, Systems Engineering, Daytona Beach Campus
About The Position
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) in the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach Campus invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position in Systems Engineering at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The successful candidate will join a growing systems engineering community supporting Bachelor of Science and Master of Science programs in Systems Engineering, as well as a systems-focused pathway within the Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The faculty member will have opportunities to contribute to the continued development of the department’s academic programs, research initiatives, and student opportunities. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s research mission, deliver student-centered instruction, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in service activities. Applicants should share the department’s commitment to an inclusive, collegial, and collaborative academic environment. Priority consideration will be given to candidates whose research can contribute to the Center for Aerospace Resilient Systems. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering, digital twins, applications of systems engineering in aerospace fields, and human-subject experimentation; excellent candidates in all areas of Systems Engineering will be considered. The anticipated start date is Spring 2027. Application review will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 15, 2026. Complete submissions include a cover letter, full CV, statements of teaching philosophy, research plan, and contact information for at least three professional references.
Requirements
- Terminal degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated potential for or record of scholarly achievement appropriate to the rank sought.
- Ability to provide excellent instruction and mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students.
- Ability to contribute to an inclusive, inviting, and collaborative academic community.
- Submit a cover letter, full CV, statements of teaching philosophy, research plan, and contact information for at least three professional references.
Nice To Haves
- Research that can contribute to the Center for Aerospace Resilient Systems.
- Expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering.
- Expertise in digital twins.
- Expertise in applications of systems engineering in aerospace fields.
- Expertise in human-subject experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the department’s research mission.
- Deliver student-centered instruction.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Participate in service activities.
- Contribute to the continued development of the department’s academic programs, research initiatives, and student opportunities.
Benefits
- 100% tuition coverage for the employee for one undergraduate and one graduate degree.
- Discounted tuition rates for the employee’s spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
- Employer retirement contribution of 6% of base salary.
- 4% matching retirement contribution with no vesting period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
