California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Aerospace Engineering (UAS Autonomy and Geographical Information Systems), Assistant Professor at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Compensation

$107,312 – $111,312/yr

Location: Pomona, California
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Jun 11, 2026

Description

Cal Poly Pomona is hiring one tenure-track Assistant Professor of UAS Autonomy and Geographical Information Systems in its Department of Aerospace Engineering. The position begins in Fall 2027, is on-site in Pomona, and offers a salary range of $107,312 to $111,312. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate, upper-division, and graduate courses; developing curriculum in UAS autonomy, GIS, artificial intelligence, geospatial data analysis, and related areas; mentoring students; pursuing external funding; and establishing an active scholarly program. Applicants need a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Remote Sensing, Geospatial Analysis, or a closely aligned field, with a completed degree by the start date. Applications close October 15, 2026, and the university may consider sponsoring H-1B employment for eligible candidates.

Required Skills

UAS Autonomy
Geographical Information Systems
Remote Sensing
Aircraft Control
Geospatial Analysis
Artificial Intelligence
Data Acquisition

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Remote Sensing, Geospatial Analysis, or a closely aligned field
Preferred Qualifications: Academic experience or strength in UAS autonomy, aircraft stability and control, avionics, mission planning, and sensing and data acquisition
Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate aerospace engineering courses and develop autonomy, control, and sensing-oriented curriculum
Ability to publish peer-reviewed research, secure external funding, and mentor student research
Industrial, government, or professional experience in aerospace engineering, aircraft design, systems engineering, or related areas
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program
Effective written and oral communication