Assistant Professor – Aviation - Aircraft Systems, Professional Flight, and/or Aviation Management

CSU Careers • San José, CA

43d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Aviation and Technology at San José State University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Aircraft Systems and/or Professional Flight. The role involves teaching courses in aircraft systems design, principles of flight, flight controls and avionics, flight operations, and general aviation topics like air traffic management, aviation safety, and management. The incumbent will also conduct sponsored research and projects with students. The Department of Aviation and Technology is the oldest in the College of Engineering, with highly-ranked engineering technology and aviation programs. It is the fastest-growing department in the college, serving 1,214 students and maintaining strong industry ties through Advisory Boards and a long-standing internship program. Faculty are active researchers who attract significant industry funding. The department offers B.S. degrees in Aviation (with options in Professional Flight, Airline Operations, Aviation Management, and Maintenance Management) and Technology (with concentrations in Computer Network System Management and Manufacturing Systems), as well as an M.S. in Technology. San José State University is committed to advancing equity and fosters inclusive learning environments for a diverse student body, including many first-generation and Pell Grant recipients. The university is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Applicants are encouraged to submit a Statement of Institutional Excellence detailing how their experiences contribute to the SJSU community and student success.

Requirements

• A Doctorate degree in Aviation/Aeronautics or aviation-related field (ABD may be considered provided the degree will be completed before appointment); or a master’s degree in aviation/aeronautics or aviation-related field with significant aviation industry experience.
• An Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate with direct experience in aircraft maintenance; or valid pilot licenses and ratings, including Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with an Instrument Rating (IR); or an extensive track record of aviation-related research.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and working with a diverse population of students.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to curricular innovation to complement and further advance the program.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to laboratory development that enhances the quality of education and research.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to development of externally funded research programs and laboratory capabilities.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to publications of research work in peer-reviewed research journals and professional conferences.
• Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and a strong research record in one of the following areas: aircraft systems design, flight operation and management, aviation data analytics, and air traffic control.
• Extensive teaching experience relevant to the aviation field in higher education.
• A record of developing competitive grant proposals and securing external funding or industry sponsorship.
• Ability to contribute to program assessment, accreditation activities, and student recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses primarily in aircraft systems design, principles of flight, flight controls and avionics, flight operations, and courses in the General Aviation area such as air traffic management and aviation safety and management.
• Carry out sponsored research and projects involving students.
• Develop all necessary course materials.
• Teach assigned classes in accordance with standard SJSU practices.
• Grade course assignments, examinations, and project reports.
• Enforce academic policies in assigned courses, including reporting academic integrity violations.
• Coordinate the activities of teaching assistants/graders.
• Post final grades in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the regular assessment and continuous improvement of teaching effectiveness at both course and program levels.
• Maintain a student-centric approach, contributing to the development of students as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
• Maintain an active research lab that provides research opportunities for students.
• Participate in shared governance, including department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
• Organize all classes within the Californian State University (CSU) Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level