Assistant Professor - Meteorology

Job Description

The Opportunity

The Applied Aviation Sciences Department of the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Daytona Beach, FL invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Meteorology. 

Competitive candidates in all areas of meteorology will be considered with preference given to candidates with expertise in aviation meteorology and/or remote sensing.  This role requires a candidate with teaching experience who can also demonstrate the ability to successfully pursue externally funded research opportunities.  The candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in meteorology directly supporting the B.S. in Meteorology degree program and Applied Meteorology minor within the College of Aviation.  

The standard teaching assignment is nine undergraduate credit hours (three courses) per semester with opportunities for course reductions based on research activity.  Successful candidates will also be expected to provide modest service to the University and the meteorology profession through a variety of opportunities (e.g., committee work, faculty senate, student organization advisement, outreach, professional society support).

About us

For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 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 around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.

Today, our 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.

Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• 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.

Application process/requirements

Review of applications will begin on 20 January 2027 and will continue until the position is filled.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R312389. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full CV
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research philosophy/interests
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees:

Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment.

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Qualifications

Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, or related field, such as Physical Geography with an emphasis on atmospheric science.

Preferred Qualifications

Record of outstanding teaching at the undergraduate level.

Post-doctoral research experience.

Record of peer-reviewed publications in high impact-factor meteorological journals.