Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics, Daytona Beach Campus

The Opportunity

The Department of Physical Sciences of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Campus, invites applications for a one-year non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics position. The position may be renewed for a second year depending on funding.

The position will be filled by a physicist or engineer who will teach courses in either algebra-based or calculus-based introductory physics. The teaching load will be 24 credits (8 sections) per academic year, typically distributed as four 3-credit courses per semester.

About the Department of Physical Sciences

The Physical Sciences Department in the College of Arts and Sciences is home to over forty faculty and more than 350 students in our three B.S. programs (Engineering Physics, Space Physics, and Astronomy & Astrophysics) and two graduate programs (MS and PhD in Engineering Physics). The department offers three minors in Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy & Astrophysics).

More information about the department can be found at: http://daytonabeach.erau.edu/college-arts-sciences/physical-sciences/index.html or by contacting the Department Chair, Dr. John Hughes, at john.hughes@erau.edu

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 110 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 11,175 residential students and 20,666 globally in the 2024-25 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

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Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• 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.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• The successful candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, or a closely-related discipline

Application process/requirements

Priority will be given to completed applications received by 12/31/2025 and reviews will continue until the position is filled.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310661. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

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