Tenure Track Open Rank Faculty of Civil Engineering, Daytona Beach Campus

About the role

The Department of Civil Engineering in the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), Daytona Beach, invites applications for an open-rank faculty position (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) focused on: 1) next-generation terrestrial aerospace infrastructure, and 2) space infrastructure and extraterrestrial construction.

This strategic hire advances ERAU’s mission to lead innovation in aerospace, space infrastructure, and engineering solutions for off-planet environments and aviation/aerospace infrastructure needs at home.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and education supporting next-generation space structures, lunar and planetary infrastructure, and construction technologies for extreme environments, aligned with NASA’s Moon-to-Mars architecture, DARPA’s 10-Year Lunar Architecture, and the future of human space exploration.

Requirements

• Candidates must hold a terminal degree in engineering; a doctorate in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline is preferred.
• Desired Areas Of Expertise Include(but Not Limited To): Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure including vertiports and integrated urban systems, Spaceport and launch/landing infrastructure for terrestrial and extraterrestrial applications, Structural design and deployment of space-based and planetary infrastructure, Autonomous, robotic, and in-situ construction systems, Advanced materials, additive manufacturing, and novel structural systems for space applications, Regolith-based construction, in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), and extraterrestrial site development, AI-enabled methods for assessment and operation.

Qualifications

• Strong publication record, potential for securing external research funding, excellence in the classroom, commitment to innovative and experiential learning, effective communication skills, student-centered teaching, ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

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Contact Information

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311078. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online.

Inquiries about the position can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Scott Parr, via email at parrs1@erau.edu.