Assistant Professor – Aviation - Aircraft Systems, Professional Flight, and/or Aviation Management

The California State University; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Conocimientos

Teaching commitment

Diversity awareness

Educación

Doctorate in Aviation/Aeronautics or related field

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

Descripción del empleo

Position Rank and Title

Assistant Professor/Aviation (Aircraft Systems and/or Professional Flight)

School/Department Name

Department of Aviation and Technology, College of Engineering

Compensation

Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule . Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $100,000 - $120,000. Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU's excellent benefits package.

Target Start Date

August 17, 2027

Application Deadline

January 24, 2027 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)

Position Description

The Department of Aviation and Technology at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Aircraft Systems and/or Professional Flight. The incumbent will be required to teach courses primarily in aircraft systems design, principles of flight, flight controls and avionics, flight operations, and courses in the General Aviation area such as air traffic management and aviation safety and management. In addition, the incumbent is expected to carry out sponsored research and projects involving students.

The Department of Aviation and Technology is the oldest department in the College of Engineering. The engineering technology is ranked #1 (Collegefactual.com, 2026) and the aviation program is ranked #2 in the nation in 2026. The Department is the fastest growing department in the college attracting students at both freshman and transfer levels. The Department has an enrollment of 1,214 students in its programs and has a strong relationship with local industry through continuous support of its Industry Advisory Boards. The Department has had a long-standing internship program as part of its curriculum to allow students to gain industry experience while industry evaluates such students as long-term potential employees. Our full-time faculty are all active researchers and are successful in attracting major funding from industry. The Department of Aviation and Technology website is at https://www.sjsu.edu/avtech/index.php

The Department offers a B.S. degree program in Aviation, a B.S. degree program and a MS degree program in Technology. The B.S. degree program in Aviation has four options: 1) Professional Flight, 2) Airline Operations, 3) Aviation Management, and 4) Maintenance Management.

The B.S. degree in Technology has two concentrations: 1) Computer Network System Management (CNSM) and 2) Manufacturing Systems. The CNSM prepares students to meet the demand by industry in recruiting graduates with knowledge, skills, and experience in Computer Network Systems. The Manufacturing Systems prepares students with modern tools related to Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and data analytics in Advance Factory Operation and Modern Manufacturing Ecosystem.

The Department of Aviation and Technology and San José State University value institutional excellence and are committed to advancing equity through research, teaching, and service. We enroll more than 40,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved; approximately 45% of our undergraduate students are first-generation college students and 38% are Pell Grant recipients. In addition, we are both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). SJSU aspires to create holistic learning environments that facilitate both individual and collective transformation. We seek teacher-scholars who cultivate inclusive, empowering spaces for mutual learning, skill-building, and knowledge exchange for all students. Our commitment to lifelong learning supports meaningful connections among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader communities we serve.

We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Institutional Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU community—particularly in relation to student success. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Institutional Excellence Statement Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• A Doctorate degree in Aviation/Aeronautics or aviation-related field (ABD may be considered provided the degree will be completed before appointment.); or a master's degree in aviation/aeronautics or aviation-related field with significant aviation industry experience
• An Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate with direct experience in aircraft maintenance; or valid pilot licenses and ratings, including Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with an Instrument Rating (IR); or an extensive track record of aviation-related research.
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to: (a) teaching and working with a diverse population of students, (b) curricular innovation to complement and further advance the program, (c) laboratory development that enhances the quality of education and research, (d) development of externally funded research programs and laboratory capabilities, and (e) publications of research work in peer‑reviewed research journals and professional conferences.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross‑cultural study, training, teaching,