Aerospace Engineering Lecturer Pool
Aerospace Engineering Lecturer Pool
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$ 8593 - 10347
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Department Summary
The Aerospace Engineering Department at SJSU offers an ABETaccreditedBachelor of Science(BSAE) and aMaster of Science(MSAE) in Aerospace Engineering. Handson projectbased curricula and stateoftheart pedagogy prepare our students for professional careers inaerospace engineering fields such asaircraft and space systems research design development testing Department has approximately 480 undergraduate and 80 graduate students.
Students in the MSAE Program can specialize in sustainable aviation concepts aerospace structural design astrodynamics space systems engineering hypersonics or propulsion. They have opportunities to work with AE faculty and NASA engineers to design build test and launch microsatellites like theTechEdSat participate in the design building and testing of our brand new hypersonic facility learn how to use machine/deep learning for structural health monitoring optimize spacecraft trajectories or explore the potential of electric and hybrid propulsion systems for general aviation commuter and large air transports. In addition students can participate in exciting extracurricular projects such as the Spaceport America Cup. MSAE students are encouraged to present their work in professional conferences such as theAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics SciTech theInternational Planetary Probe Workshop and theInternational Symposium on Sustainable Aviation.
The Aerospace Engineering Department website is at: Description of Duties
Lecturers are expected to teach their courses using studentcentered pedagogies; collaborate with the Aerospace Engineering Assessment Coordinator to assess course and program learning outcomes maintain office hours in accordance with University Policy and cooperate with the Department to allow for regular peerreviews of their teaching. Lecturers are strongly encouraged to seek guidance from Department Chair for clarification of University policies and department practices with respect to grading testing textbooks office hours curriculum goals disability accommodations academic integrity etc.
Faculty are expected to organize their classes using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) the official LMS provided for the SJSU community. All classes at SJSU whether online or not must be anchored in the Canvas platform to ensure facultystudent connection in a common space as all students are directed to log in to Canvas for online access to their classes. You will have access to this system prior to the semester start date.
- Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversityincluding age abilities cultural background ethnicity religion economic background primary language sexual orientation gender identity and academic preparationthrough inclusive course materials teaching strategies and advisement.
- Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
- All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e. asynchronous synchronous bichronous inperson or hybrid).
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering or closely related field is required to teach lower division undergraduate courses.
- A Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering or closely related field is required to teach upper division undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Knowledge of the subject matter in the area assigned for teaching demonstrated through relevant professional experience and/or a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering or closely related field.
- Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work.
- Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in crosscultural study training teaching and other comparable experience.
Compensation
Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement please see University Policy S212.
Anticipated starting salary:
LA / Range 2 $5507 $5959
LB / Range 3 $6221 $7481
LC / Range 4 $6825 $9431
LD / Range 5 $8593 $10347
Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of fulltime AY facultyparttime rates are prorated. There are 6 monthly payments per semester (fulltime AY annual salary rate x 12. See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.
Application Procedure
This is a continuing open position. Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
- CV and list of references
- Cover letter with Statement of Teaching Philosophy and list of courses you are qualified to teach (visit AE department website at for course syllabi).
- List of at least three 3 or as many as five 5 references.
Employment Conditions
Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g. preventing discrimination and harassment gender equity and Title IX health and safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy the faculty member in this position will subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at . The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.
Conditional Offer
The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. These provisions state the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees.
San Jos State University: Silicon Valleys Public University
Located in the heart of Silicon Valleyone of the most innovative and diverse regions in the worldSan Jos State University is the founding campus of the 23campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a national leader in transformative higher education San Jos State University is an essential contributor to the economic cultural and social development of Silicon Valley the Bay Area and California. SJSU ranks high nationally in research funding and is second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cuttingedge research combined with worldclass scholarship studentcentered learning opportunities and experiential and interdisciplinary programs allows SJSU to provide transformative opportunities that advance the public good locally and globally.
San Jos State enrolls more than 36000 students many are historically underserved and around 45 are firstgeneration and 38 are Pellrecipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The universitys commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant inclusive campus to an international network of over 275000 alumni. As such San Jos State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines students and community can benefit from different and divergent cultural and identity perspectives.
Equal Employment Statement
San Jos State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age Ancestry Caste Color Disability Ethnicity Gender Gender Expression Gender Identity Genetic Information Marital Status Medical Condition Military Status Nationality Race Religion Religious Creed Sex Sexual Orientation Sex Stereotype and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San Jos State University students faculty and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who selfdisclose. Note that all San Jos State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safetyrelated policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and Sexual prevention information and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San Jos State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone ator by email at
Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU oncampus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone ator by email at
Employment Type
Temp
