Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Job Description

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University invites talented faculty with a flair for game development, mathematics, and computer science to join our faculty in August 2024. This position combines mathematical instruction with practical application in computer science, gaming, and animation, offering a platform for innovative teaching and scholarly excellence.

The Mathematics Department at ERAU Prescott offers a Bachelor of Science in Simulation Science, Games, and Animation (SSGA), a Bachelor’s in Data Science, and a Minor in Mathematics. Staffed by 18 dedicated full-time faculty, the department provides specialized education for its degrees and supports all campus programs with essential math coursework. The SSGA aims to advance knowledge through content creation, interdisciplinary research, and project-based development and application. A diverse community of committed faculty is preparing students for excellence as future leaders in constructing interactive, immersive experiences that leverage emerging technology to improve the human experience and foster lifelong critical thinking and design skills.

– Lead mathematics courses tailored for computer science and simulation science applications

– Spearhead research in mathematical models for game engine architecture, AI, & informatics

– Guide students in applying mathematical theory to create compelling, interactive content

– Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects to develop simulations and games

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: 

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world’s largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations. 

 

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.  

 

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page .

Qualifications

– A terminal degree in Simulation Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Game Development, or a closely related field with a mathematical foundation

– Proven ability to teach mathematical concepts with applications in computer science and game development

– A record of integrating mathematics in simulation science and/or game design research