Assistant Professor - Engineering Technology (Software Quality, Mobile Technologies, Edge Computing)

 

Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor/Engineering Technology (Software Quality, Mobile Technologies, Edge Computing)

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

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range:
$101,508 - $114,408 annually. See Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent employment benefits.

Target Start Date: August 2024

Application Deadline: February 15, 2024 - New Date (Applications accepted until filled or closed)

Position Description

The Department of Aviation and Technology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Computer Network System Management (CNSM) Concentration to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses primarily related to software quality management, mobile technology and edge computing. The applicant is also expected to teach courses in the General Networks area including introduction to networks, network administration, Internet of things, cloud computing, and database management. In addition, the applicant is expected to carry out sponsored research and projects involving students.

The Aviation and Technology Department 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 800 students in its programs and enjoys having a strong relationship with local industry through continuous support of its Industry Advisory Boards.  We are proud of our long-standing internship program that allows students to gain industry experience while industry evaluates such students as long-term potential employees.

We have an Aviation Program ranked #1 on the US West Coast and California and ranked #4 nationally, with options in Professional Flight, Flight Operations, Aviation Management, and Maintenance Management.

We also offer both BS and MS Degrees in Engineering Technology with concentrations in Computer Network System Management, and Manufacturing Systems. Computer Network System Management (CNSM) prepares students to meet the demand by industry in recruiting graduates with knowledge, skills, and experience in the field. 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. Our BS and MS programs students are engaged in academic research with faculty, or work on projects with industries senior projects and MS projects. Our full-time faculty are all active researchers and are successful in attracting major funding from industry. You can learn more about our department at www.sjsu.edu/avtech.

The CNSM concentration utilizes the most advance computer network equipment laboratory sponsored by industry, mainly Cisco. Students of CNSM enjoy apprenticeship opportunities at Cisco, and internships at Juniper Network, Palo Alto Network, NASA Ames Research Center, and Lockheed-Martin. www.sjsu.edu/avtech 

The Aviation and Technology Department and San José State University value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. SJSU enrolls more than 36,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university’s commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San José State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.

Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service. We ask that all applicants include a Diversity Statement with their application package. A guide to writing this statement can be found at