Assistant Professor, Aircraft Systems & Professional Flight

The California State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Aviation and Technology at San José State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Aircraft Systems and/or Professional Flight. The incumbent will teach courses in aircraft systems design, principles of flight, flight controls, avionics, and general aviation topics.

The department emphasizes undergraduate and graduate student success, active research, and partnerships with local industry.

Qualifications

• A Doctorate degree in Aviation/Aeronautics or aviation-related field (ABD considered if completed before appointment).
• A&P certificate or pilot licenses/ratings (CPL with IR) or extensive aviation research track record.
• Commitment to teaching diverse student populations and curricular innovation; develop labs and externally funded research.
• Awareness of educational goals for a socially and economically diverse student population.

Skills

Teaching commitment

Diversity awareness

Education

Doctorate in Aviation/Aeronautics or related field

Master's in aviation/aeronautics or related field with significant industry experience

Job description

The Department of Aviation and Technology at San José State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Aircraft Systems and/or Professional Flight. The incumbent will teach courses in aircraft systems design, principles of flight, flight controls, avionics, and general aviation topics.

The department emphasizes undergraduate and graduate student success, active research, and partnerships with local industry.