Tenure-Track: Mechanical Engineering with Wildfire Research

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University’s Mechanical Engineering Department invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in 2026. The appointee will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in thermo-fluids, develop curricula and laboratories, and establish an externally funded research program, with a focus on wildfire science in collaboration with the WIRC.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field by the appointment date, demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant field by the time of appointment.
• Ability to teach and develop courses in thermo-fluids for undergrad and grad levels.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering with related areas.
• Develop curricula, laboratories, and an independent externally funded research program.
• Advise students and participate in department and university service.
• Collaborate with the SJSU WIRC to secure funding and conduct wildfire-related research.
• Engage in shared governance and promote inclusive education.
• Organize courses within the Canvas LMS.

Skills

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field

Job description

San José State University’s Mechanical Engineering Department invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in 2026. The appointee will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in thermo-fluids, develop curricula and laboratories, and establish an externally funded research program, with a focus on wildfire science in collaboration with the WIRC.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field by the appointment date, demonstrate strong