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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary: $110,000-$123,000/

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Aerospace Engineering at the assistant or associate professor level, beginning around August 12, 2027. The appointment is full-time and academic-year, with responsibilities in teaching, curriculum development, research, and service within the Aerospace Engineering program.

The ideal candidate will build a vibrant, externally funded research program that engages undergraduate and

Qualifications

• Earned or imminently awarded Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop an externally funded research program involving undergraduates and graduates.
• Commitment to hands-on, student-centered learning and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Strong written and oral English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and master’s level courses in Aerospace Engineering.
• Support and expand curriculum development, including existing flight dynamics courses.
• Build a vibrant, innovative research program that integrates undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in high-quality scholarship and external peer-reviewed research.
• Provide departmental, university, and community service activities.
• Mentor students to become prepared for the modern aerospace industry.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Research program development

Interpersonal skills

Education

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

Aerospace Engineering Tenure-Track Faculty Position at the College of Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The appointment is an Assistant or Associate Professor rank starting approximately August 12, 2027, and is full‑time, academic year faculty. The role calls for teaching, curriculum development, research, and service within the Aerospace Engineering program.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and master’s level courses in Aerospace Engineering.
• Support and expand curriculum development, including existing flight dynamics courses.
• Build a vibrant, innovative research program that integrates undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in high‑quality scholarship and external peer‑reviewed research.
• Provide departmental, university, and community service activities.
• Mentor students to become prepared for the modern aerospace industry.

Qualifications

• Earned or imminently awarded Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop an externally funded research program involving undergraduates and graduates.
• Commitment to hands‑on, student‑centered learning and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Strong written and oral English language proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in university‑level teaching and research.
• Experience with laboratory‑based instruction and/or industry engagement.
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering inclusive learning environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $110,000‑$123,000 (Assistant) or $120,000‑$134,000 (Associate).
• Family‑friendly policies: parental leave, childcare pre‑tax benefits, on‑campus children’s center.
• Educational fee waivers and other faculty benefits available through Cal Poly HR.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cal Poly is a public university that provides equal opportunity and employment to all individuals regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, disability, or other protected status. The university complies with all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.

Special Conditions

This position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083.