Visiting Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Daytona Beach Campus

The Opportunity

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, is inviting applicants for a non-tenure track temporary faculty position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. This is a teaching position with an expectation of teaching 4 sections the Spring 2026 semester.

The successful candidate will have a strong desire to focus on innovative and high-quality instruction in a collegial and collaborative environment and will hold an earned PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. Candidates with prior teaching and/or industrial experience are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are expected to be capable of teaching undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering and engineering sciences. Course sections typically range from 15-40 students. Particular areas of interest include: dynamics, thermodynamics, materials, instrumentation, and controls.

Catalog course descriptions:
https://catalog.erau.edu/daytona-beach/undergraduate-courses/me/
https://catalog.erau.edu/daytona-beach/undergraduate-courses/es/

This position requires physical presence at the Daytona Beach Campus. Relocation to the Daytona Beach, FL, area is required; applicants seeking purely remote work will not be considered.

About the Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, serves over 500 students at the BS, MS, and PhD levels. The department features undergraduate tracks in High-Performance Vehicles, Robotics & Autonomous Systems, Energy Systems, and Biomedical Systems. The ME department places a heavy emphasis on experiential education and sponsors a wide variety of student projects including Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Solar District Cup, EcoCAR, RobotX, IGVC, SUAS, RoboBoat, and RoboSub. The department also has a strong profile in applied research in areas such as robotics and autonomous systems, energy systems, advanced powertrains, and biomedical. The department has a stable faculty and offers a positive, collegial, and collaborative work environment.

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 120 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 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space. Click here to take a virtual tour of the Daytona Beach Campus!

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Health Benefits:Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health-because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
• 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 an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Earned PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching and/or industrial experience

Application process/requirements

Review of applications will begin in September, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The expected start date is January 2026.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310326. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Current CV
• Detailed letter discussing experience, academic qualifications, and background that demonstrate strong alignment with ME and the position
• Selected candidates will be required to secure three professional references as part of the review process.

Questions can be directed via email to Dr. Rafael Rodriguez, Search Committee Chair, at rodri7d6@erau.edu.

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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