Tenure-Track: UAS Autonomy & GIS Professor

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona (CA)

On-site

USD 107,000 - 111,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Aerospace Engineering. The role focuses on UAS autonomy and GIS, teaching across undergraduate and graduate levels, and contributing to curriculum development and research in autonomy, GIS, and remote sensing.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a related field and a strong potential for securing external funding.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Remote Sensing, Geospatial Analysis or a closely aligned field; degree must be conferred by the start date.
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field from ABET-accredited program.
Strong teaching ability in undergraduate and graduate aerospace courses, with emphasis on autonomy, control, and sensing.
Demonstrated ability to secure external funding and mentor undergraduate and graduate student research.

Responsibilities

Teach lower-division, upper-division, and graduate aerospace courses.
Develop and introduce new courses and curriculum in UAS autonomy and GIS.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students; participate in department, college, and university service.
Pursue external funding and contribute to department, college, and university missions.