Aerospace Engineering (Aerospace Design and Systems Engineering), Assistant Professor
About The Position
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Aerospace Engineering. The university is a polytechnic institution known for its learn-by-doing approach and commitment to experiential learning. Cal Poly Pomona is located near Los Angeles and is recognized for its diversity, social mobility, and value. The College of Engineering is highly ranked and offers numerous ABET-accredited programs. The Aerospace Engineering Department emphasizes hands-on teaching, student-centered mentoring, and applied scholarship, with access to well-equipped laboratories. The department is dedicated to fostering an inclusive academic environment where students from diverse backgrounds can succeed. This position is for an Assistant Professor beginning in Fall 2027, focusing on Aerospace Design and Systems Engineering, with a particular interest in aircraft design and the design of complex aerospace systems.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely aligned field from an accredited university. The degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Academic experience or strength in Aerospace Design and Systems Engineering, with particular interest in: Aircraft design, design of complex aerospace systems, Systems engineering, Model based systems engineering (MBSE).
- Demonstrated ability or potential for teaching undergraduate and graduate aerospace engineering courses and developing design-oriented curriculum.
- Demonstrated ability or potential for authoring peer-reviewed publications, securing external funding, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate student research.
- Industrial, government, or professional experience in aerospace engineering, aircraft design, systems engineering, or related areas.
- A bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Teach lower-division, upper-division, and graduate courses in aerospace engineering, with expected contributions to aircraft design, spacecraft design, systems engineering, and other design-oriented areas of the curriculum.
- Support the department’s senior design sequence and other project-based learning activities.
- Develop new curriculum and learning experiences in aerospace design and systems engineering.
- Establish an active scholarly program in their area of expertise.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Pursue external funding.
- Participate in department, college, and university service.
- Support the department’s polytechnic, hands-on educational mission.
Benefits
- Tenure Track Faculty Position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
