Tenure-Track Materials Engineering Professor — Online

The California State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University’s Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Materials Engineering, beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including laboratories, and establish a vigorous research program with undergraduate and MS students.

Required qualifications include a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Engineering or related field.
• Strong scholarly agenda and teaching effectiveness.
• Awareness of diverse student population and inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including laboratories.
• Develop a research program with undergraduate and MS students.
• Submit grant proposals and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Participate in governance and service on department/college/university committees.
• Organize classes in the Canvas LMS.
• Apply inclusive teaching practices for a diverse student body.

Skills

Scholarly agenda

Teaching effectiveness

Diversity awareness

Online instruction

Education

PhD in Materials Engineering

B.S./M.S. in Materials Engineering

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

San José State University’s Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Materials Engineering, beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including laboratories, and establish a vigorous research program with undergraduate and MS students.

Required qualifications include a Ph.D.