Aerospace Engineering Associate Professor — Research Leader

The California State University; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo invites applications for the Associate/Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering. This tenure/tenure-track instructional faculty appointment emphasizes teaching and building a funded research program at the Cal Poly campus.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, a strong background in flight dynamics or related areas, and excellence in teaching with clear communication. Faculty contribute to the university and community through service.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Aerospace Engineering or closely related field.
• Strong background in flight dynamics, flight mechanics, GN&C, autonomy.
• Proven teaching ability with clear communication.
• Ability to obtain external research funding.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and master's level courses in Aerospace Engineering.
• Develop curricular innovation and course materials.
• Establish and lead externally funded, applied research with students.
• Provide service to the department, university, and community.

Skills

Flight dynamics

Flight mechanics

Guidance, navigation & control

Autonomy

English proficiency

Education

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo invites applications for the Associate/Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering. This tenure/tenure-track instructional faculty appointment emphasizes teaching and building a funded research program at the Cal Poly campus.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, a strong background in flight dynamics or related areas, and excellence in teaching with clear communication. Faculty contribute to the university and community through service.