Tenure-Track Mech Eng Faculty: Wildfire CFD & AI/ML

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University in San Jose, California invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Mechanical Engineering, starting July 2026. The position emphasizes wildfire science and collaboration with the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center, with a focus on numerical modeling, CFD reactive flow, and AI/ML for risk assessment.

Teaching includes thermo-fluids courses at undergrad and graduate levels; responsibilities also include curriculum development, lab creation,

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant field by appointment date.
• Ability to teach and develop courses in the thermo-fluids area for mechanical engineering students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated awareness of the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering and related areas.
• Conduct research in expertise area, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, generate grants, and supervise student research.
• Collaborate with the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center to seek funding and conduct research on wildfire science and management.
• Participate in shared governance in department, college, and university committees.
• Organize classes in Canvas Learning Management System.
• Demonstrate inclusive teaching practices to meet the needs of a diverse student population.

Skills

Thermo-fluids teaching

Wildfire science research

CFD/reactive flow

AI/ML for predictive modeling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

San José State University in San Jose, California invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Mechanical Engineering, starting July 2026. The position emphasizes wildfire science and collaboration with the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center, with a focus on numerical modeling, CFD reactive flow, and AI/ML for risk assessment.

Teaching includes thermo-fluids courses at undergrad and graduate levels; responsibilities also include curriculum development, lab creation,