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Associate Vice President for Development San José
The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Development is a key member of the University Advancement leadership team and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting fundraising. The AVP for Development ensures administrative oversight of the University’s major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation fundraising.
Senior Academic Advisor - Students in Transition (2 positions) San José
San José State University is seeking a Senior Academic Advisor - Students in Transition to join the Exploratory Student Success Center team. This position plays a vital role in supporting the enrollment, retention, and graduation of former SJSU students returning to complete their degrees.
Employee/Labor Relations Analyst San José
The Employee/Labor Relations Analyst assists in the research and investigation of claims under the scope of employee and labor relations.
Professor, Department Chair – Aviation and Technology San José
The Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering at San Jose State University (SJSU) is pleased to announce a search for the position of Department Chair for the Department of Aviation and Technology. The Department has an enrollment of over 900 students in its aviation and technology programs and has a strong relationship with local industry through continuous support of its Industry Advisory Boards. The Department Chair will provide visionary leadership for the department and must have a substantive record of published research, teaching effectiveness, and professional achievements. The Department Chair will provide academic and administrative leadership, promote excellence in research and teaching, and manage and secure resources for the department.
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering - Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center San José
The Mechanical Engineering Department at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for assistant professor (tenure track) beginning in July 2026. We are seeking candidates with a strong academic background in mechanical engineering and wildfire science. A key aspect of this position is that the faculty member will actively collaborate the SJSU Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center (WIRC, https://www.sjsu.edu/wildfire/, a National Science Foundation, Industry-University Cooperative Research Center) to seek funding and conduct research related to wildfire science and management. The center is dedicated to developing strategies/technologies and science-based policies to manage wildfires and to better understand how wildfires will impact people and resources in the future. Specific areas of research interest include, but are not limited to: numerical modeling/CFD reactive flow; wildfire dynamics; wildland-urban interface fire spread; AI/ML for predictive/modeling/risk management; and combustion dynamics of wildland and urban fuels.
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering - Manufacturing and Automation San José
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at San José State University (SJSU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank in the area of manufacturing and automation. For this position, the department is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in contemporary manufacturing and automation areas, including but not limited to digital twins, flexible and hybrid electronics, next generation microelectronics packaging, additive manufacturing, sustainable materials, and AI integration in manufacturing.
Assistant Professor in Aerospace Engineering - Dynamics and Control San José
The Aerospace Engineering Department at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for a full-time Assistant Professor beginning in August 2026.
Faculty Recruitment and Special Appointments Analyst San José
The Faculty Recruitment and Special Appointments Analyst oversees faculty recruitment, special appointments, and evaluation processes in, among other SaaS platforms, eFaculty, OnBase, CHRS Recruiting, and CHRS.
Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships San José
San José State University is seeking a Director for the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office. The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision, compliance expertise, and a commitment to inclusive, student-centered service.
Assistant Professor in Aviation Professional Flight or Aircraft Systems San José
The Department of Aviation and Technology at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for a tenure-track faculty position in Aviation at the rank of Assistant Professor specialization in Professional Flight or Aircraft Systems. The incumbent will be required to teach courses in private pilot ground, instrument flight, commercial pilot ground, aviation meteorology, aircraft multi-engine, or courses in aircraft systems, flight controls, flight operations, avionics, turbines, powerplant, as well as courses in general aviation areas such as air traffic management and aviation management. In addition, the incumbent is expected to carry out sponsored research and guide student research projects.
Career Counselor San José
The Career Center is seeking a Career Counselor to provide high-quality career services and outreach to students, alumni, and faculty.
Assistant Professor - Assistant Writing Programs Administrator San José
The Department of English and Comparative Literature at San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor and Assistant Writing Programs Administrator beginning in August 2026. We seek an Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition to teach rhetoric and composition courses at the entry and advanced levels and assist in administering the first-year writing programs. The ideal candidate will engage with emerging technologies—particularly AI—and their impact on writing instruction and writing-intensive courses, as well as writing program administration and digital literacy. A developing record of peer-reviewed scholarship, and a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, or related field of study is required by August, 2026.
Assistant Professor - Applied Data Science San José
The Department of Applied Data Science at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for a Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Applied Data Science beginning in August 2026. We are seeking candidates with expertise in areas such as Embodied AI, robot perception and control, robotics software systems, and multi-modal learning or Cyber Intelligence with a focus on advanced Machine Learning and AI techniques such as Secure AI to contribute to our interdisciplinary applied data science curriculum. While all applications will be reviewed, priority will be given to candidates with expertise in the specified areas.
Assistant Professor of Economics San José
The Department of Economics at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for Assistant Professor of Economics position with a preferred focus in Urban Economics, GeoAI, Transportation Economics, Spatial Economics, Real Estate Economics, and Computational Economics.
Assistant Professor- Public Administration San José
We seek an interdisciplinary teacher-scholar who will contribute to our Master of Public Administration (MPA) program and has expertise in collaborative and participatory governance; digital governance; policy innovation processes; and/or administrative or land use law beginning in August 2026.
Assistant Professor - Environmental Studies San José
The School of Planning, Policy, and Environmental Studies at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for an Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies beginning in August 2026. We welcome applicants from all fields of environmental studies who apply an environmental justice lens to their work, including ecology, racial ecologies, marine/coastal studies, natural history, wildlife conservation, environmental education, public/environmental health, natural resource analysis, environmental economics, and environmental law and policy.
Assistant Professor - Industrial/Organizational Psychology San José
The Department of Psychology at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for an Assistant Professor in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology beginning in August 2026. The area of specialization within I/O Psychology is open.
Assistant or Associate Professor in Engineering Technology (Software Quality, Mobile Technologies, Edge Computing) San José
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 or Associate 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.
Admissions Counselor/Recruiter (2 Positions) San José
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach is looking for an enthusiastic Admissions Counselor/Recruiter to join the team! In this role, you’ll help guide prospective students and families through the admissions process, represent SJSU at schools and college fairs, and evaluate applications in line with CSU policies. As a frontline ambassador for SJSU, you’ll build relationships with high schools, community colleges, and community partners—helping students discover their path to becoming a Spartan.
Assistant Professor - Public History / History of Science and Technology San José
The Department of History at San José State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Public History, with a preferred specialization in the history of modern Science & Technology, who will partner with local community organizations and institutions to provide learning collaborations for undergraduate and graduate students.

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Last Updated Aug 15, 2024