Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering - Wildfire Science and Engineering at San José State University

San José State University is hiring an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering focused on wildfire science and engineering. The tenure-track position requires a PhD in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline, the ability to teach thermo-fluids courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, and research experience in wildfire or fire science and engineering. Responsibilities include teaching, research, grant acquisition, publication, student supervision, and collaboration with the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center. The position is on-site in San José, with an anticipated August 1, 2027 start date and an annual salary range of $101,000 to $124,000.