Job Opportunities
Faculty Position
The Department of Aerospace Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank. A preference will be given to applicants A preference will be given to applicants who are committed to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels while conducting cutting edge, externally funded research in space systems and astronautical engineering including, but not limited to, one or more of the following areas: astrodynamics, spacecraft systems, design, and manufacturing, autonomous multiagent systems, space flight dynamics, navigation and control, or electric propulsion. Spaceflight/spacecraft/space mission/space exploration/space vehicles engineering and aspects of human or robotic missions. Exceptional candidates in areas that complements the department research programs may also be considered. Applicants should demonstrate potential to establish a high-quality extramurally-funded research program, excel at teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and work collaboratively with colleagues as a team member to advance the program. Applicants must have an earned PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field.
San Diego State University is a large, diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution and is committed to building an academic environment that embraces and promotes diversity among its students, faculty, and employees and our community. Women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer.
The department offers the BS and MS degrees in Aerospace Engineering and participates in the Joint Doctoral programs with the University of California, San Diego, and the University of California, Irvine. The department has nationally and internationally recognized research programs in aerodynamics, computational and experimental fluid mechanics, propulsion, aerospace structures, aeroelasticity, non-destructive evaluation, guidance and control, and astrodynamics. The College of Engineering is the fastest growing of SDSU’s seven Colleges. The city of San Diego enjoys a renowned mild climate year-round and is a family-friendly urban environment. The metropolitan area is the hub of several leading industries, including major defense contractors and aerospace companies. San Diego and Southern California offer exceptional opportunities for research partnerships with extensive aerospace industry. For additional information about the department and the university, please visit http://aerospace.sdsu.edu and http://www.sdsu.edu. Applicants should apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/115351. Inquiries may be directed to Prof. Ahmad Bani Younes, Search Committee Chair, [email protected] Review of the applications will begin on January 14, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.
The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) provides graduate students with part-time employment and practical experience in fields related to their advanced study. They provide professional non-teaching assistance to faculty members. GRA work typically consist of performing research tasks in a specific funded project. The availability of GRA depends on individual faculty. Please contact the faculty members for inquiries
Graders are hired by the department to work outside their degree pursuits and may be hired for a limited number of hours in any particular semester. Graders generally perform such tasks as grading and procuring exams, general classroom assistance, administrative assistance to the professor including entering grades, record keeping, and office hours, and serving as lab assistants. It is desirable that the grader for a course has taken the course before and earned a grade of B and above. Graduate students have priority when other qualifications are similar. Please send inquiries to the Department Chair with your information/qualifications and the courses you are interested in grading for. Part-Time Lecturer Positions The Department from time to time has the needs for part-time lectuerers to teach courses in the program.
The Department of Aerospace Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. A preference will be given to applicants in Aerospace Propulsion. The areas of interest include but are not limited to: emerging areas of space propulsion such as ion, nuclear and green propulsion, as well as traditional (high-speed) airbreathing and rocket propulsion. Exceptional candidates in other areas of aerospace engineering including structures and navigation, guidance and control may also be considered. The faculty member will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program in his/her area of expertise, while teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Aerospace Engineering. Applicants must have an earned PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related Field. Recent graduates as well as those with industrial or university experience are welcome to apply. The department offers the BS and MS degrees in Aerospace Engineering and participates in Joint Doctoral programs with the University of California, San Diego, and Claremont Graduate University. The department has nationally and internationally recognized research programs in aerodynamics, Fluid mechanics, structures, and guidance and control. The College of Engineering is the fastest growing of SDSU’s seven Colleges. A newly built state-of-the-art Engineering and Interdisciplinary Sciences Complex has significantly expanded and enhanced facilities in the College with over 95,000 square feet of new space added for research and teaching needs. The city of San Diego enjoys a renowned mild climate year-round and is a family-friendly urban environment. The metropolitan area is the hub of several leading industries, including major defense contractors and aerospace companies. San Diego and Southern California other exceptional opportunities for research partnerships with extensive aerospace industry.
If you are interested in a lecturer position please send a copy of your full CV and if possible, a list of courses you are qualified to teach to the department chair: Dr. Ping Lu at [email protected]