Tenure Track Assistant Professor with a focus on Space Operations in the School of Graduate Studies, Daytona Beach Campus
About the role
The School of Graduate Studies in the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a strong preference for candidates with a background and expertise in space operations and autonomous systems. The School of Graduate Studies offers an MS in Aviation with specializations in Aviation Safety, Uncrewed Systems, and Space Operations. It also offers an MS in Occupational Safety Management, an MS in Uncrewed Systems, and an MS in Space Operations in a traditional on-campus format, as well as an online Ph.D. in Aviation with specializations in Aviation Safety, Aviation Human Factors, Aviation Operations, and Intradisciplinary.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses at both the doctoral and master’s levels
- Chair Ph.D. dissertation and/or master’s thesis committees
- Transition to the role of Program Coordinator for the MS in Space Operations over time
- Provide oversight, direction, and guidance to ensure the quality, integrity, and relevance of the program in order to meet the mission and goals of the School, the College, and the University
- Meet ongoing scholarly growth requirements, which include publishing scholarly work, actively pursuing and obtaining externally funded research, and presenting work at professional conferences
- Fulfill service responsibilities to the university and the profession
Requirements
- Ph.D. in a closely related field and teaching and research experience in space operations and autonomous systems
Qualifications
- Doctorate and relevant experience in space studies and autonomous systems
Skills
The successful candidate will be expected to provide instruction in both traditional classroom formats and online formats as appropriate.
Benefits
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.
Retail Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000 annually.
Schedule
The typical teaching load is 2 to 3 courses per semester.