Aviation Systems & Flight Operations: Assistant Professor

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

Job summary

San Jose State University’s Department of Aviation and Technology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Aircraft Systems and/or Professional Flight. The incumbent will teach courses in aircraft systems design, flight principles, avionics and related areas and will lead student research with sponsored projects.

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and CSU guidelines; anticipated 2027 start date is August 17.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Aviation/Aeronautics or aviation-related field; ABD may be considered provided the degree will be completed before appointment.
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate with direct aircraft maintenance experience; or valid CPL with Instrument Rating; or extensive aviation research track record.
• Strong commitment to teaching diverse student populations, curricular innovation, lab development, externally funded research, and publications.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in aircraft systems design, principles of flight, flight controls and avionics, flight operations, and general aviation topics.
• Carry out sponsored research and student projects.
• Contribute to program assessment and continuous improvement of teaching effectiveness.

Skills

Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) or pilot"s

Teaching commitment & diversity

Education

Doctorate in Aviation/Aeronautics (ABD acceptable)

Master's degree in aviation/aeronautics

Job description

San Jose State University’s Department of Aviation and Technology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Aircraft Systems and/or Professional Flight. The incumbent will teach courses in aircraft systems design, flight principles, avionics and related areas and will lead student research with sponsored projects.

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and CSU guidelines; anticipated 2027 start date is August 17.