Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer, Electrical, and Software Engineering

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Prescott, AZ, United States
12 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Artificial Intelligence Human-Computer Interaction Machine Learning Software Engineering Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Information Technology

Requirements

Interest and ability to teach introductory undergraduate software engineering/computer science courses and laboratories is essential, and experience with aviation/aerospace applications is highly desirable. Quality teaching and laboratory instruction is the primary responsibility for this position.

Additional responsibilities of the position may include recruitment of students, advising and mentoring undergraduate students, course and program assessment and development, and university/community service. Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communications skills, and a strong command of the English language are required., The successful candidate should have an earned doctorate in software engineering or a related field. A MS degree in software engineering or equivalent along with extensive industry experience is also acceptable. Preferred areas of expertise for this position include AI/machine learning, Software QA/Testing, Software Quality Assurance/Testing, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Embedded systems. Significant industry, entrepreneurial and/or teaching experience would strengthen a candidate’s credentials, but recent graduates are also encouraged to apply.

About the company

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.

About the Department of Computer, Electrical, and Software Engineering.

The Computer, Electrical, and Software Engineering Department is a part of the College of Engineering. The College of Engineering also houses the Aerospace Engineering Department and Mechanical Engineering Department. A Cyber Intelligence and Security degree program in the College of Business, Security and Intelligence includes an isolated cyber and computer forensics lab that offers collaborative project opportunities. A Simulation Science, Games and Animation degree program in the College of Arts and Sciences includes a lab supporting VR/AR/XR development, motion and face capture, and welcomes collaboration. There are many other opportunities for inter-departmental teaching and research. Our fully accredited undergraduate engineering programs place students in aerospace companies and major university graduate schools across the nation.

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.

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