Visiting Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering, Daytona Beach Campus

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Daytona Beach, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Daytona Beach, Florida invites applications for full-time visiting faculty positions for the 2026-2027 academic year, starting in August of 2026. The department is particularly interested in candidates capable of teaching undergraduate courses in the areas of structures and materials, aerodynamics and propulsion, spacecraft dynamics and control, and spacecraft systems. The Department of Aerospace Engineering is the largest in the nation with over 2300 students and offers Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. degrees. The undergraduate program is ranked #4 and the graduate program is ranked #28 by U.S. News and World Report. The department has an ambitious agenda focused on expanding graduate programs, facilities, recruiting talented faculty, and building research infrastructure and capabilities. The University has invested in a new 50,000 square foot engineering building, the John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex (MicaPlex), housing several research laboratories, a state-of-the-art subsonic wind tunnel, and a new Flight Research Center facility, all as part of a Research Park with incubator space and a growing number of industry creating an eco-system to support innovation and entrepreneurship. The College of Engineering empowers students to become engineering leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. With more than 3,500 students and one of the nation's best undergraduate Aerospace Engineering programs, the vision is to shape the future of the aerospace industry. The college prides itself on its commitment to groundbreaking aerospace research and innovation, as well as its supportive and inclusive learning community. Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university for nearly 100 years, educating over 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni, its impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries. Faculty, researchers, and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies, and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow. Work at Embry-Riddle contributes to something bigger than a job, joining a community driven by discovery, purpose, and excellence to help shape the future of aerospace.

Requirements

• Earned Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field

Nice To Haves

• PhD degree
• Industry experience

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the areas of structures and materials, aerodynamics and propulsion, spacecraft dynamics and control, and spacecraft systems.

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