Aerospace Engineering (UAS Autonomy and Geographical Information Systems), Assistant Professor

CSU Careers•Pomona, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) in the Department of Aerospace Engineering is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting Fall 2027. The university is a polytechnic institution known for its learn-by-doing approach and diverse student body. The College of Engineering aims to prepare students for industry and advanced studies through an inclusive polytechnic philosophy. The Aerospace Engineering Department offers a comprehensive education rooted in hands-on learning, with a focus on areas including autonomous systems (UAS and ground systems), aerospace vehicle design, and AI/ML applications. The department provides a supportive environment for faculty committed to teaching excellence, student success, and applied research, with access to well-equipped laboratories. The department is dedicated to fostering an inclusive academic environment where students from diverse backgrounds can succeed.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Remote Sensing, Geospatial Analysis or a closely aligned field from an accredited university. The degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Demonstrated ability for effective written and oral communication.

Nice To Haves

Academic experience or strength in UAS Autonomy, Aircraft Stability and Control, Avionics System, Mission Planning, and Sensing and Data Acquisition
Demonstrated ability or potential for teaching undergraduate and graduate aerospace engineering courses and developing autonomy, control-, and sensing-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 or related fields from an ABET-accredited program.

Responsibilities

Teach lower-division, upper-division, and graduate courses in aerospace engineering, with expected contributions to UAS autonomy, Aerospace Feedback Control, Aircraft Stability & Control, UAS Applications including Remote Sensing for Agricultural Application, Sensing and Data Acquisition, and other autonomy-, feedback control-, and sensing-oriented areas of the curriculum.
Support the department’s senior project sequence and other project-based learning activities.
Develop new curriculum and learning experiences in UAS autonomy, GIS, Artificial Intelligence and Geospatial Data Analysis, automated data acquisition and processing, Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI), Photogrammetry and Mapping.
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.
Work closely with other Colleges including Colleges of Science and Agriculture to develop and introduce new courses and new UAS and GIS minors.
Establish an externally funded Program in autonomous UAS System and Remote Sensing.