Aerospace Engineering - Tenure-Track Professor

Society of Fire Protection Engineers; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty position in Aerospace Engineering at Assistant or Associate Professor rank, starting around August 2027. The role includes teaching undergraduate and master’s courses, developing curricula, and building a strong research program with undergraduates.

Candidates should be capable of pursuing external funding and serving the department, university, and community. Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Aerospace Engineering or closely related field.
• Ability to develop externally funded, applied research involving undergraduates and graduate students.
• Excellent teaching and communication skills for undergraduate and master’s courses.
• Experience with hands-on, student-centered learning in multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and master’s level Aerospace Engineering courses.
• Build a vibrant, innovative research program involving undergrad students.
• Pursue externally funded research and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Provide service to the department, university and community.

Skills

Flight dynamics

Flight mechanics

Guidance navigation control

Autonomy

Education

PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Cal Poly invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty position in Aerospace Engineering at Assistant or Associate Professor rank, starting around August 2027. The role includes teaching undergraduate and master’s courses, developing curricula, and building a strong research program with undergraduates.

Candidates should be capable of pursuing external funding and serving the department, university, and community. Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D.