Assistant Professor – Technology - Computer Network System Management (CNSM)

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

School/Department Name: Department of Aviation and Technology, College of Engineering

Compensation: 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’s excellent benefits package.

Target Start Date: August 2027

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

Position Description

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 will be 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 (Collegefactual.com, 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 and has a strong relationship with local industry through continuous support of its Industry Advisory Boards. The Department has had a long-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://www.sjsu.edu/avtech/index.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 the demand 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 are historically underserved; approximately 45% of our undergraduate students are first-generation college students and 38% are Pell Grant recipients. In addition, we are both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). SJSU aspires to create holistic learning environments that facilitate both individual and collective transformation. We seek teacher-scholars who cultivate inclusive, empowering spaces for mutual learning, skill-building, and knowledge exchange for all students. Our commitment to lifelong learning supports meaningful connections among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader communities we serve.

We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Institutional Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU community—particularly in relation to student success. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Institutional Excellence Statement Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• A Doctorate degree in an engineering or technology related field such as computer science, computer engineering, electrical, electronics, computer networking, telecommunications, software, etc.
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to: (a) teaching and working with a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students, (b) curricular innovation to complement and further advance the program, (c) laboratory development that enhances the quality of education and research, (d) development of externally funded research programs and laboratory capabilities, and (e) publications of research work in peer-reviewed research journals and professional conferences.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

• Experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to software quality, wireless/mobile technologies, IoT, cybersecurity, edge and cloud computing.
• Extensive industry and/or academic research experience relevant to computer network systems.
• Research focus on software quality, wireless/mobile technologies, IoT, edge and cloud computing
• Grant awards and research proposal writing experience

Key Responsibilities

• Faculty in the Engineering Technology Program are expected to have expertise in the subject matter of the classes and labs they teach.
• The regular teaching duties of the faculty include: (a) Developing all necessary course materials, (b) Teaching the assigned classes in accordance with standard SJSU practices, (c) Grading course assignments, examinations and project reports, (d) Enforcing academic policies in the assigned courses, such as academic integrity violations and reporting these to the appropriate authorities, (e) Coordinating the activities of teaching assistants/graders who may have been assigned to the courses, (f) Posting the final grades in a timely manner at the end of the semester, and (g) contributing to the regular assessment and continuous improvement of teaching effectiveness at both course and program levels.
• Faculty are also expected to maintain a student-centric approach at all times, thus contributing to the development of students as productive, responsible, and caring citizens of the world. This includes maintaining an active research lab that provides research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Faculty will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Other Duties

Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution.

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety). The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Letter of interest (2 pages max.)
• curriculum vitae
• Institutional excellence statement (dedicated statement or addressed in letter of interest) (2 pages max.)
• Statement of teaching interests/philosophy (2 pages max.)
• Research plans (2 pages max.)
• Three letters of reference with contact information or three references whom we may contact for letters

Inquiries may be directed to the Department Chair: Dr. Chien-Tsung Lu, chien-tsung.lu@sjsu.edu

Pursuant to California 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 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. 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.

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position may only be performed in the State of California and requires establishing an on-campus presence. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of background and reference checks (including criminal records and prior employment) are required. SJSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background and reference checks reveal disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background and reference checks may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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Located in the heart of Silicon Valley — one of the most innovative regions in the world — San José State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a leading transformative educational institution, San José State is an essential partner in the technological, economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research funding and second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research, world-class scholarship, student-centered learning, diverse communities, and commitment to social justice, allow SJSU to provide life-changing opportunities and advance the public good locally and globally.

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Advertised: September 28, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled