San José State University - Aviation and Technology - Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure Track

INSITUTION: San José State University
DEPARTMENT: Aviation and Technology
POSITION: Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure Track
LINK: http://www.sjsu.edu/facultyaffairs/docs/14189_Avia.pdf
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Aviation
Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering
Job Opening ID (JOID): 14189
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure Track position.

Qualifications: Earned Doctorate in Aviation, Engineering, Business, Education, or a related discipline is required; an Engineering degree at any level is very desirable. Expertise in any of the following is desirable: aviation flight operations, aircraft structures, aerodynamics, or propulsion and engine systems, aircraft or turbine engine design and engineering, air traffic management, or wind tunnels. Work in an aviation-related industry and/or Airframe and Powerplant license, FAA Commercial or ATP pilot certificate are very desirable; ability to connect effectively to the aviation industry is essential. The successful candidate for Assistant Professor must demonstrate potential for teaching and scholarly excellence. Candidates applying for the position at the Associate Professor level must be able to demonstrate a strong record of academic excellence, broad teaching experience in the aviation field, and scholarly achievement. Applicants should have awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate for this position is expected to teach undergraduate and, potentially, graduate courses in Aviation operations, flight, and airline/corporate management, and also maintain a program of scholarly activity. Depending on appointment level the candidate may be expected to assume a leadership role in curriculum and program management. Candidate must address the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation – through course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Starting Date: August 20, 2012

Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application: For full consideration send a letter of application, comprehensive curriculum

Procedures: vitae, statement of teaching interests and research plans to the Search Committee, and arrange for at least three original letters of reference with contact information to be sent directly to the Committee, by January 15, 2012 to:

Chair, Search Committee
Department of Aviation and Technology
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0061
Please include Job Opening ID
(JOID) # 14189 on all correspondence.

San José State University is California’s oldest institution of public higher learning. The campus is located on the southern end of San Francisco Bay in downtown San Jose (Pop. 945,942), hub of the world-famous Silicon Valley high-technology research and development center. Many of California’s most popular national, recreational, and cultural attractions are conveniently close. A member of the 23-campus CSU system, San José State University enrolls approximately 29,000 students, a significant percentage of whom are members of minority groups. The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender
perspectives.

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