Assistant Professor in Aviation Professional Flight or Aircraft Systems

 

Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor in Aviation Professional Flight or Aircraft Systems

School/Department Name: College of Engineering/Department of Aviation and Technology

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $ 101,000 - $ 114,000      

Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector.  See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.

Target Start Date: August 2026

Application Deadline: January 12, 2026 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)

Position Description

The Department of Aviation and Technology at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for a tenure-track faculty position in Aviation at the rank of Assistant Professor specialization in Professional Flight or Aircraft Systems. The incumbent will be required to teach courses in private pilot ground, instrument flight, commercial pilot ground, aviation meteorology, aircraft multi-engine, or courses in aircraft systems, flight controls, flight operations, avionics, turbines, powerplant, as well as courses in general aviation areas such as air traffic management and aviation management. In addition, the incumbent is expected to carry out sponsored research and guide student research projects.

The Department of Aviation and Technology is the oldest department in the College of Engineering. The Department is the fastest growing department in the college attracting students at both freshman and transfer levels. The Department has an enrollment of over 900 students in its programs and has a strong relationship with local industry through continuous support of its Industry Advisory Boards. The Department has had a long-standing internship program as part of its curriculum to allow students to gain industry experience while industry evaluates such students as long-term potential employees. Our full-time faculty are all active researchers and are successful in attracting major funding from industry. The Department of Aviation and Technology website is at https://www.sjsu.edu/avtech/index.php

The Department offers a BS degree program in Aviation, a BS degree program and a MS degree program in Technology. The BS degree program in Aviation has four options: 1) Professional Flight, 2) Airline Operations, 3) Aviation Management, and 4) Maintenance Management. Our Aviation Program is ranked #1 on the West Coast of the US and is ranked #4 nationally.

The BS degree in Technology has two concentrations: 1) Computer Network System Management (CNSM) and 2) Manufacturing Systems. The Computer Network System Management prepares students to meet the demand by industry in recruiting graduates with knowledge, skills, and experience in Computer Network Systems. The Manufacturing Systems prepares students with modern tools related to Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and data analytics in Advance Factory Operation and Modern Manufacturing Ecosystem.

The Department of Aviation and Technology and San José State University value inclusive excellence and are committed to advancing equity through research, teaching, and service. We enroll nearly 40,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved; approximately 45% of our undergraduate students are first-generation college students and 38% are Pell Grant recipients. In addition, we are both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). SJSU aspires to create holistic learning environments that facilitate both individual and collective transformation. We seek teacher-scholars who cultivate inclusive, empowering spaces for mutual learning, skill-building, and knowledge exchange for all students. Our commitment to lifelong learning supports meaningful connections among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader communities we serve.

We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Inclusive Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU community—particularly in relation to student success and inclusive education. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Institutional Excellence Stat