Aerospace Engineering Government Jobs in Riverside, CA

Aerospace Engineering (Aerospace Design and Systems Engineering), Assistant Professor

Job No: 559195

Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure‑Track

Location: Pomona

Category: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Probationary, Full Time, Faculty – Engineering, On‑site (work‑in‑person at business location)

Salary Range: $107,312 – 111,312

Tenure Track Faculty Position

Assistant Professor of Aerospace Design and Systems Engineering

Department of Aerospace Engineering

College of Engineering

Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for a tenure‑track faculty position in the Department of Aerospace Engineering. The successful candidate will teach lower‑division, upper‑division, and graduate courses in aerospace engineering, with expected contributions to aircraft design, spacecraft design, systems engineering, and other design‑oriented areas of the curriculum. The candidate will also support the department’s senior design sequence and other project‑based learning activities, develop new curriculum and learning experiences in aerospace design and systems engineering, and establish an active scholarly program in their area of expertise. Additional responsibilities include mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, pursuing external funding, participating in department, college, and university service, and supporting the department’s polytechnic, hands‑on educational mission.

Minimum Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely aligned field from an accredited university, conferred by the start date of the position.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

1. Academic experience or strength in Aerospace Design and Systems Engineering, with particular interest in aircraft design, design of complex aerospace systems, systems engineering, and model‑based systems engineering (MBSE).
2. Demonstrated ability or potential for teaching undergraduate and graduate aerospace engineering courses and developing design‑oriented curriculum.
3. Demonstrated ability or potential for authoring peer‑reviewed publications, securing external funding, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate student research.
4. Industrial, government, or professional experience in aerospace engineering, aircraft design, systems engineering, or related areas.
5. A bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
6. Strong communication skills.

Application Process

A completed application will consist of:

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position, relevant experience, and how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching philosophy statement (2‑page max) addressing Cal Poly Pomona’s commitment to excellence in education.
• Research statement (2‑page max).
• The names and contact information for at least three individuals who can serve as references.
• Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate; official transcripts will be required of finalists).
• A brief statement or table identifying: (a) courses prepared to teach with minimal preparation, (b) courses to teach with some additional preparation, and (c) new courses you would be interested in developing for the Department.

Finalists will be required to provide official transcripts for the highest degree before the on‑campus interview, three letters of reference dated within the last two years, and create a presentation showcasing scholarly work and a teaching demonstration for faculty and students.

Disclosures

Pursuant to Education Code 89521, applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Background Check

A background check, including a criminal records check, must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Out of State Employment

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside of California. It is also expected that faculty establish an on‑campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

International Candidates

Cal Poly Pomona is not currently sponsoring faculty for H‑1B work status if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established under the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Non‑Immigrant Workers issued on September 19, 2025. Faculty already in the United States who hold a valid non‑immigrant visa (such as F‑1, J‑1, or O‑1) may be considered for filing a petition to change status to H‑1B. For questions, contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at avpfa@cpp.edu.

Clery Act and Campus Safety

Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing on the university website.

EEO Statement

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. The university complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, and CSU’s Non‑Discrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants and employees with disabilities. For questions about access or to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu.

Other Notices

For other important employment notices, visit Cal Poly Pomona’s Employment Notices web page.

Advertised: June 11, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications Close: October 1, 2026 (11:55 PM)

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