Assistant Professor – Technology - Computer Network System Management; CNSM

Assistant Professor in Engineering Technology (Computer System Analyst, Network & Systems Administrator, and Network Architect Management)

Department of Aviation and Technology, College of Engineering

Commensurate with qualifications, experience,and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $100,000 - $120,000.

Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’sexcellent benefits package.

August 2027

January 24, 2027 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)

The Department of Aviation and Technology at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Computer Network System Management (CNSM) Concentration. The incumbent willbe required to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses primarily related to software quality management, mobile technology, edge computing, and courses in the General Networks area, including introduction to networks, network administration,Internet of things, cloud computing, and database management.

The incumbent is also expected to carry out sponsored research and projects involving students.

The Department of Aviation and Technology is the oldest department in the College of Engineering. The engineering technology program is ranked #1(, 2026) and the aviation program is ranked #2 in the nation in 2026. The Department is the fastest growing department in the college attracting students at both freshman and transfer levels. The Department has an enrollment of 1,214 students in its programs andhas a strong relationship with local industry through continuous support of its Industry Advisory Boards.

The Department has had along-standing internship program as part of its curriculum to allow students to gain industry experience while industry evaluates such students as long-term potential employees. Our full-time faculty are all active researchers and are successful in attracting major funding from industry. The Department of Aviation and Technology website is at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..php

The Department offers a BS degree program in Aviation, a BS degree program and a MS degree program in Technology. The BS degree program in Aviation has four options:
1) Professional Flight,
2)
Airline Operations,
3) Aviation Management, and
4) Maintenance Management.

The BS degree in Technology has two concentrations:
1) Computer Network System Management (CNSM) and
2) Manufacturing Systems. The Computer Network System Management prepares students to meet thedemand by industry in recruiting graduates with knowledge, skills,and experience in Computer Network Systems. This concentration utilizes the most advanced computer network equipment laboratory sponsored by industry. Students of CNSM enjoy internship opportunities at many local high-tech industries, including Cisco,Juniper Network, Palo Alto Network, NASA Ames Research Center, and Lockheed-Martin. The Manufacturing Systems prepares students with modern tools related to Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0,Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and data analytics in Advance Factory Operation and Modern Manufacturing Ecosystem.

Our students in BS and MS technology programs are engaged in academic research with faculty, or work on projects with industries.

The Department of Aviation and Technology and San José State University value institutional excellence and are committed to advancing equity through research, teaching, and service. We enroll more than 40,000 students, many of whom…