Associate/Assistant Professor - Aerospace Engineering (AY 27/28)

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

Job summary

Cal Poly invites applications for an Associate/Assistant Professor position in Aerospace Engineering. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and master’s courses, develop curriculum, and lead externally funded research with students on the San Luis Obispo campus.

Requires a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or closely related field, expertise in flight dynamics or control, demonstrated teaching excellence, and ability to secure external funding. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Aerospace Engineering or closely related field from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Flight dynamics

Flight mechanics

Guidance, navigation & control

Communication skills

Research leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

Associate/Assistant Professor – Aerospace Engineering (AY 27/28)

Job No: 559478

Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure‑Track

Location: Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo Campus

Salary Range: Assistant Professor: $110,000–$123,000 per year; Associate Professor: $120,000–$134,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and master’s level courses in Aerospace Engineering.
• Develop and support curricular innovation and course materials.
• Establish and lead an externally funded, applied research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students.
• Provide service to the department, university, and community.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Aerospace Engineering or a closely‑related field from an accredited institution.
• Strong background in aircraft flight dynamics, flight mechanics, guidance, navigation & control, autonomy, or related areas.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to secure external funding and manage research projects.
• Proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated university‑level teaching excellence.
• Experience with laboratory‑based instruction or industry experience.
• Commitment to inclusive, collaborative, and supportive learning environments.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.