Job Description

The Opportunity

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) in the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach Campus invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position in Systems Engineering at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.

The successful candidate will join a growing systems engineering community supporting Bachelor of Science and Master of Science programs in Systems Engineering, as well as a systems-focused pathway within the Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The faculty member will have opportunities to contribute to the continued development of the department’s academic programs, research initiatives, and student opportunities.

The department maintains strong connections to the systems engineering profession through faculty membership in the INCOSE Academic Council, leadership roles at leading systems engineering technical conferences, and service on the INRESCOS advisory board. Recent initiatives have further strengthened the student experience, including the launch of a student INCOSE club, expanded access to Cameo modeling resources, and INCOSE Academic Equivalency recognition supporting the Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification pathway.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the department’s research mission, deliver student-centered instruction, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in service activities. Applicants should share the department’s commitment to an inclusive, collegial, and collaborative academic environment.

About the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS)

EECS is home to 24 faculty members and multiple degrees: the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; M.S. degrees in Cybersecurity Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Engineering; and B.S. degrees in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Software Engineering. The department offers an inclusive, collegial, and highly collaborative faculty member environment, with far-reaching efforts in multidisciplinary challenges. A sample of EECS faculty research activities can be found here.

The department is proud of its high-quality education programs and its nearly 100% placement rate in the industry or academic institutions. It possesses outstanding research resources such as laboratories in the John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex, and recent student support grants such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) CyberCorps® Scholarships for Service (SFS) , the NSF Scholarships in STEM (S-STEM), and two NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs.

EECS seeks candidates who can expand the department’s research expertise, as well as deliver student-centered teaching and provide mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants should share the department’s commitment to an inclusive, inviting and collaborative community.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Candidates must hold a terminal degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.

Applicants should demonstrate the potential for or record of scholarly achievement appropriate to the rank sought, as well as the ability to provide excellent instruction and mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates should also demonstrate an ability to contribute to an inclusive, inviting, and collaborative academic community.

Priority consideration will be given to candidates whose research can contribute to the Center for Aerospace Resilient Systems, one of the University’s established Centers of Excellence. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering, digital twins, applications of systems engineering in aerospace fields, and human-subject experimentation. Excellent candidates in all areas of Systems Engineering will be considered.

Application process/requirements

The anticipated start date is Spring 2027. Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 15, 2026.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R312103. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full CV
• Statements of teaching philosophy
• Research plan
• 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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