Aerospace Engineering; UAS Autonomy and Geographical Information Systems), Assistant Professor

Aerospace Engineering (UAS Autonomy & Geographic Information Systems), Assistant Professor

Job No: 559194

Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: Pomona, California

Salary Range: $107,312 – $111,312

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will specialize in Autonomous UAS and Geographical Information Systems, with a focus on remote sensing, AI/ML, and autonomous systems.

• Teach lower‑, upper‑, and graduate‑level courses in aerospace engineering, specializing in UAS autonomy, feedback control, aircraft stability & control, and remote sensing applications.
• Develop and teach courses and learning experiences in UAS autonomy, GIS, Artificial Intelligence, geospatial data analysis, automated data acquisition, Geospatial AI, photogrammetry, and mapping.
• Support the department’s senior‑project sequence and other project‑based learning activities.
• Establish an active scholarly program, pursue external funding, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service and collaborate with other colleges to develop new courses, minors, and external programs in autonomous UAS systems and remote sensing.

• Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Remote Sensing, Geospatial Analysis, or a closely aligned field, conferred by the start date.
• Preferred/Desired:
• Academic experience in UAS autonomy, aircraft stability & control, avionics systems, mission planning, and sensing & data acquisition.
• Demonstrated teaching ability for undergraduate and graduate aerospace courses and curriculum development.
• Publications, external funding, and student mentoring experience.
• Industry, government, or professional experience in aerospace or related areas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related ABET‑accredited program.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Submit a completed application by October 15, 2026, including: cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy statement (2‑page max), research statement (2‑page max), references, unofficial transcripts, and a brief statement identifying courses you can teach and courses you would develop.

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.