Tenure-Track: Wildfire Science & Thermal-Fluid Eng

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California (MO)

Hybrid

USD 101,000 - 124,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

San José State University in San José, CA invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) in mechanical engineering with expertise in wildfire science. The appointment begins August 2027 and includes a strong emphasis on research collaboration with SJSU's Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center (WIRC).

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching thermo-fluids and related areas, develop an independent, funded research program, and participate in service to the

Qualifications

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline by appointment.
Ability to teach thermo-fluids courses at undergrad and grad levels.
Demonstrated research in wildfire or fire science and engineering.
Commitment to inclusive teaching for a socio-economically diverse student population.

Responsibilities

Teach graduate and undergraduate mechanical engineering courses.
Conduct and publish research in wildfire science; secure external funding.
Collaborate with SJSU Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center (WIRC).
Supervise student research and participate in governance and service.
Engage with industry, government, and NGOs to translate research into practice.
Develop curriculum improvements and manage Canvas LMS course materials.

Skills

Teaching thermo-fluids

Wildfire science research

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching thermo-fluids and related areas, develop an independent, funded research program, and participate in service to the

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