Assistant Professor – Technology - Computer Network System Management (CNSM)

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

Job summary

San José State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Computer Network System Management (CNSM) concentration within the Department of Aviation and Technology. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in software quality management, wireless and mobile technologies, IoT, edge and cloud computing, and conducting sponsored research.

The department emphasizes industry partnerships, student mentorship, and interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in engineering/technology field.
• Strong commitment to teaching a diverse student population and curricular innovation.
• Evidence of research activity and engagement with externally funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in CNSM areas including software quality management, wireless/mobile technologies, IoT, edge and cloud computing.
• Carry out sponsored research and mentor student researchers.
• Engage with industry advisory boards and contribute to program development.
• Participate in governance, curriculum assessment, and service activities.

Skills

Software quality

Wireless technologies

IoT

Edge computing

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity

Grant writing

Education

Doctorate degree in Engineering/Technology

Job description

Position Rank and Title

Assistant Professor in EngineeringTechnology (Computer System Analyst, Network & SystemsAdministrator, and Network Architect Management)

School/Department Name

Department of Aviation andTechnology, College of Engineering

Compensation

Commensurate with qualifications, experience,and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annualsalary range: $100,000 - $120,000.

Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the highereducation sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’sexcellent benefits package.

Target Start Date

August 2027

Application Deadline

January 24, 2027 (Applicationsaccepted until filled or closed)

Position Description

The Department of Aviation and Technology at San José StateUniversity is pleased to announce a search for a tenure-trackfaculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the ComputerNetwork System Management (CNSM) Concentration. The incumbent willbe required to teach undergraduate and graduate level coursesprimarily related to software quality management, mobiletechnology, edge computing, and courses in the General Networksarea, including introduction to networks, network administration,Internet of things, cloud computing, and database management. Theincumbent is also expected to carry out sponsored research andprojects involving students.

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

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

The BS degree in Technology has two concentrations: 1) ComputerNetwork System Management (CNSM) and 2) Manufacturing Systems. TheComputer Network System Management prepares students to meet thedemand by industry in recruiting graduates with knowledge, skills,and experience in Computer Network Systems. This concentrationutilizes the most advanced computer network equipment laboratorysponsored by industry. Students of CNSM enjoy internshipopportunities at many local high-tech industries, including Cisco,Juniper Network, Palo Alto Network, NASA Ames Research Center, andLockheed-Martin. The Manufacturing Systems prepares students withmodern tools related to Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0,Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and data analytics in AdvanceFactory Operation and Modern Manufacturing Ecosystem. Our studentsin BS and MS technology programs are engaged in academic researchwith faculty, or work on projects with industries.

The Department of Aviation and Technology and San José StateUniversity value institutional excellence and are committed toadvancing equity through research, teaching, and service. We enrollmore than 40,000 students, many of whom are historicallyunderserved; approximately 45% of our undergraduate students arefirst-generation college students and 38% are Pell Grantrecipients. In addition, we are both a Hispanic Serving Institution(HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific IslanderServing Institution (AANAPISI). SJSU aspires to create holisticlearning environments that facilitate both individual andcollective transformation. We seek teacher-scholars who cultivateinclusive, empowering spaces for mutual learning, skill-building,and knowledge exchange for all students. Our commitment to lifelonglearning supports meaningful connections among faculty, staff,students, alumni, and the broader communities we serve.

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

Required Qualifications

• A Doctorate degree in an engineering or technology relatedfield such as computer science, computer engineering, electrical,electronics, computer networking, telecommunications, software,etc.
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to: (a)teaching and working with a diverse population of undergraduate andgraduate students, (b) curricular innovation to complement andfurther advance the program, (c) laboratory development thatenhances the quality of education and research, (d) development ofexternally funded research programs and laboratory capabilities,and (e) publications of research work in peer-reviewed researchjournals and professional conferences.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivityto the educational goals of a socially and economically diversestudent population as might have been gained in cross-culturalstudy, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate coursesrelated to software quality, wireless/mobile technologies, IoT,cybersecurity, edge and cloud computing.
• Extensive industry and/or academic research experience relevantto computer network systems.
• Research focus on software quality, wireless/mobiletechnologies, IoT, edge and cloud computing
• Grant awards and research proposal writing experience

Key Responsibilities

• Faculty in the Engineering Technology Program are expected tohave expertise in the subject matter of the classes and labs theyteach.
• The regular teaching duties of the faculty include: (a)Developing all necessary course materials, (b) Teaching theassigned classes in accordance with standard SJSU practices, (c)Grading course assignments, examinations and project reports, (d)Enforcing academic policies in the assigned courses, such asacademic integrity violations and reporting these to theappropriate authorities, (e) Coordinating the activities oft eaching assistants/graders who may have been assigned to thecourses, (f) Posting the final grades in a timely manner at the endof the semester, and (g) contributing to the regular assessment andcontinuous improvement of teaching effectiveness at both course andprogram levels.
• Faculty are also expected to maintain a student-centricapproach at all times, thus contributing to the development ofstudents as productive, responsible, and caring citizens of theworld. This includes maintaining an active research lab thatprovides research opportunities for undergraduate and graduatestudents.
• Faculty will participate in shared governance, usually indepartment, college, and university committees and other serviceassignments.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the CanvasLearning Management System (LMS).
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience inunderstanding the needs of a student population of great diversity– in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion,economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, genderidentity, and academic preparation – through inclusive coursematerials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Other Duties

Note that all San José State University employees are consideredmandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and NeglectReporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements setforth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policyand Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwidepolicy, some faculty duties may lead to designation as a CampusSecurity Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Acttraining and to immediately report Clery incidents to theinstitution.

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assignedand required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA,Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health andSafety). The President may recommend or require compliance withsafety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activitiesof the campus to continue.

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position may only be performed in theState of California and requires establishing an on-campuspresence. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof ofeligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completionof background and reference checks (including criminal records andprior employment) are required. SJSU will make a conditional offerof employment, which may be rescinded if the background andreference checks reveal disqualifying information, and/or it isdiscovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsifiedinformation. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background andreference checks may affect the continued employment of a currentemployee who was conditionally offered the position.

San José State University: Silicon Valley's Public University

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley — one of the most innovativeregions in the world — San José State University is the founding campus of the 23‑campus California State University(CSU) system and the first public university in the West.Recognized as a leading transformative educational institution, SanJosé State is an essential partner in the technological, economic,cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area,and California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in researchfunding and second highest in research productivity in the CSUsystem. Cutting-edge research, world-class scholarship,student-centered learning, diverse communities, and commitment tosocial justice, allow SJSU to provide life-changing opportunitiesand advance the public good locally and globally.

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