Tenure Track/Tenured Faculty Positions

Job Description

The Opportunity

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) within the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach Campus) invites applications for multiple full-time, nine-month tenure-track or tenured faculty positions at the ranks of Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor, with an anticipated start date of August 2026. We seek exceptional candidates committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service. While outstanding applicants in all areas of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Systems Engineering will be considered, we have particular interest in candidates with expertise in:

• Software Engineering
• Theoretical and Applied Machine Learning
• Quantum Computing, Communications, Networking, and Signal Processing
• Control Systems and Autonomous Systems
• Cyber-Resilient Systems

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Develop and sustain externally funded research programs
• Publish high-impact scholarly work and participate in interdisciplinary research
• Recruit, advise, and mentor Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. students
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses across the EECS curriculum
• Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service activities
   

About the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science includes 22 faculty members and offers a comprehensive range of academic programs: 

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
• M.S. programs in Cybersecurity Engineering; Electrical & Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Systems Engineering; and Unmanned & Autonomous Systems Engineering.
• B.S. programs in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, and Systems Engineering.

The department is uniquely positioned for highly impactful research thanks to its multidisciplinary composition, integrating computing, electrical engineering, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, software engineering, and aerospace-focused technologies. This structure enables deep cross-disciplinary collaboration, promotes innovative solutions to national and global challenges, and supports high-impact research aligned with industry and government priorities.

Faculty benefit from ERAU’s expanding Research Park, strong industry partnerships, and advanced facilities supporting autonomy, AI/ML, wireless systems, cybersecurity, aerospace systems, and related areas.

About the College of Engineering

The College of Engineering empowers students to become engineering leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Home to more than 3,500 students, our vision is to shape the future of the aerospace industry. We pride ourselves on our commitment to groundbreaking aerospace research and innovation, as well as our supportive and inclusive learning community. The college houses seven undergraduate programs, eight master's programs and three doctoral programs, including the largest Aerospace Engineering department in the U.S. Our undergraduate Aerospace Engineering program is ranked #4 and our graduate program #32 by U.S. News and World Report. The college has recently launched an ambitious agenda to expand its graduate programs, recruit talented faculty and invest in state-of-the-art research infrastructure and capabilities. Its current facilities include the 50,000 square foot John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex, which contains research laboratories, a subsonic wind tunnel, the Eagle Flight Research Center and a tech startup incubator space.
 

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 110 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For 100 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,175 residential students and 20,666 globally in the 2024-25 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

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Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!   

• 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.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Evidence of (or strong potential for) scholarly excellence, competitive proposal development, and impactful research
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student mentorship
• Outstanding candidates who have completed all Ph.D. requirements except the dissertation (ABD) and who anticipate degree completion by the Fall 2026 semester may also be considered
• For applicants seeking appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level, substantial evidence of sustained research funding, academic leadership, and significant scholarly impact is expected.

Application process/requirements

Review of applications will begin immediately 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 R310648. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full CV
• Statements of teaching philosophy
• Research statement
• 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.

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