Adjunct Faculty, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Daytona Beach Campus

Job Description:

Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Mechanical Engineering Department in the College of Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking Adjunct Faculty for in-person instruction at the Daytona Beach Campus. Successful candidates will be hired on a part-time, per course basis. Courses are typically taught either MWF or T-TH; flexible hours and scheduling may be available.

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 over 95 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.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field; preference will be given to candidates who also hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.

Capable of teaching one or more of the following courses: Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Machine Design, Design for Manufacturability, or other mechanical engineering or engineering science courses. Course descriptions can be found here.

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R309541. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online.

Only complete application packages will be considered and must include the following:

• Full CV
• Teaching statement (to include experience, interest, philosophy, and approaches)
• Contact information for three professional references
• Unofficial transcripts from all institutions (official transcripts will only be required upon accepting the position)

Please note that all application materials must be named as follows:
“LastName_FirstName_CV.”, and
“LastName_FirstName_Teaching.”

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The target starting date is Fall 2025. All inquiries about the position can be directed to: Dr. Patrick Currier, Department Chair, via email at currierp@erau.edu.

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

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