The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position in all areas of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science to start in January 2023 or August 2023. The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching a variety of courses in support of the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs in electrical and computer engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, or computer science. Regular teaching load for non-tenure track faculty is four courses per semester. Academic service responsibilities are also expected.

The department is home to an NSF RED (Revolutionizing Engineering Departments) award exploring agile frameworks in academia, with the goal of making our department more responsive to student, industry, and community needs. All faculty in the department are expected to participate in the RED award activities as part of their service responsibilities. The department is also home to two NSF prestigious scholarship programs: CyberCorps® SFS and S-STEM, which are excellent recruiting and incentivizing vehicles for our students.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field, and be committed to teaching excellence. Experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, software engineering, and related industries is valued. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a current CV and a detailed letter discussing experience, academic qualifications, and background that demonstrate strong alignment with EECS and the position. Selected candidates will be required to secure three professional references as part of the review process. Application materials should be submitted electronically through the Embry-Riddle Careers Website.

The EECS Department has 19 faculty members and offers the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; M.S. degrees in Cybersecurity Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Engineering; and B.S. degrees in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Software Engineering.

As part of our values, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. We actively celebrate colleagues’ different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

Diversity:

Embry-Riddle values diversity. We respect the rights and property of all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, physical disability, economic background, sexual orientation, or religious belief. We believe in a community where all members are welcome, and individuals or groups are free from harassment. We strongly encourage individuals from populations traditionally underrepresented and underserved in STEM – women, Blacks, Latinx, Native Americans, persons of all gender identities and/or sexual orientation – to apply.

Equal Opportunity:

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.

Institutional Overview:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona. The University’s Worldwide campus provides educational opportunities online and at approximately 130 locations throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central/South America.

As the largest and most comprehensive aviation and aerospace-focused university in the world, Embry-Riddle is a unique institution. Over the past 90 years, the University has evolved with the industry to break new ground and produce top-level graduates who serve the ever-changing needs of aviation and aerospace and other STEM-related disciplines. Embry-Riddle offers programs in seven primary fields of study including: Applied Science; Aviation; Business; Computers and Technology; Engineering; Safety, Security and Intelligence; and Space.

For Academic Year 2021-22, there were over 11,100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students that attended the University’s residential campuses and approximately 20,195 students in total enrolled with the University around the world.

Known for its Aerospace and Aviation focus, the College of Engineering (COE) at the Daytona Beach Campus has a total enrollment of over 3,300 students, over 100 full-time faculty members, and enjoys top rankings and a national reputation. The COE houses departments of Aerospace Engineering (AE), Civil Engineering (CE), Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), Engineering Fundamentals (EF), and Mechanical Engineering (ME), and offers the full spectrum of academic programs including Bachelors of Science, Masters of Science, and Doctoral degrees.