Tenure-Track Professor: Wildfire Science & Thermofluids

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

San José State University’s Mechanical Engineering Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in wildfire science and engineering, starting August 2027. The successful candidate will teach thermo-fluids courses and lead cutting-edge wildfire research in collaboration with WIRC.

Applicants must hold a PhD by appointment, show strong research potential, and demonstrate commitment to inclusive teaching for a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field by time of appointment.
• Ability to teach thermo-fluids courses for undergrad and graduate students.
• Demonstrated wildfire or fire science research relevance.
• Awareness of educational goals for a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate mechanical engineering courses aligned with research interests.
• Conduct research, publish results in peer-reviewed journals, secure grants, and supervise student work.
• Collaborate with SJSU WIRC to seek funding and conduct wildfire research.
• Participate in shared governance and service on department, college, and university committees.
• Organize classes within the Canvas LMS.

Skills

Teaching & course development

wildfire science research

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

San José State University’s Mechanical Engineering Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in wildfire science and engineering, starting August 2027. The successful candidate will teach thermo-fluids courses and lead cutting-edge wildfire research in collaboration with WIRC.

Applicants must hold a PhD by appointment, show strong research potential, and demonstrate commitment to inclusive teaching for a diverse student body.