Tenure-Track Fire Science & Thermal-Fluid Engineering

Physics World; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mechanical Engineering Department at San José State University invites applications for an tenure-track Assistant Professor position in wildfire science and engineering beginning August 2027. We seek candidates with a strong engineering, computational, or physics background whose research addresses wildfire problems and who can collaborate with WIRC to pursue funding.

The successful candidate will teach thermo-fluids courses, build an independent research program, and contribute to the

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline by appointment date.
• Ability to teach and develop thermo-fluids courses for undergrad and grad levels.
• Demonstrated research directly relevant to wildfire or fire science.
• Commitment to diverse, inclusive education and student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering and related areas.
• Conduct research, publish in peer-reviewed journals, obtain grants, and supervise students.
• Collaborate with SJSU WIRC to pursue wildfire-related research and funding.
• Participate in governance, committees, and service activities.
• Organize classes within the Canvas LMS and support student learning.
• Demonstrate commitment to inclusive teaching for a diverse student population.

Skills

Teach thermo-fluids

Wildfire research

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

The Mechanical Engineering Department at San José State University invites applications for an tenure-track Assistant Professor position in wildfire science and engineering beginning August 2027. We seek candidates with a strong engineering, computational, or physics background whose research addresses wildfire problems and who can collaborate with WIRC to pursue funding.

The successful candidate will teach thermo-fluids courses, build an independent research program, and contribute to the