Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering - Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center
California State University · San Jose, California, US
Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor School/Department Name: Mechanical Engineering, Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering Compensation: Commens...
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Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor School/Department Name: Mechanical Engineering, Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule . Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $102k - $126k 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: July 20th, 2026 Application Deadline: January 15th, 2026: Position Description: The Mechanical Engineering Department at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for assistant professor (tenure track) beginning in July 2026. We are seeking candidates with a strong academic background in mechanical engineering and wildfire science. A key aspect of this position is that the faculty member will actively collaborate the SJSU Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center ( WIRC, https://www.sjsu.edu/wildfire/ , a National Science Foundation, Industry-University Cooperative Research Center) to seek funding and conduct research related to wildfire science and management. The...