Lecturer AY - Aerospace Engineering

Temporary Faculty Pool

Department of Aerospace Engineering

College of Engineering

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer pool in Aerospace Engineering for part-time teaching appointments.

About Cal Poly Pomona

Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.

About the College of Engineering

The College of Engineering’s mission is to prepare students for industry and advanced studies by implementing an inclusive polytechnic philosophy through collaborative teamwork, innovation, entrepreneurship, and professional integrity. The College offers 12 ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees and 7 master’s degrees to over 7,100 students across seven academic departments that include: Aerospace Engineering, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The College is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and currently ranks 9th among undergraduate engineering programs in non-doctorate-granting public institutions. Additionally, it houses more than 40 student clubs that offer hands-on learning opportunities and have been recognized at several national competitions. We encourage a broad range of applicants who are committed to enhancing a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to an inclusive campus environment.

About the Department of Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Aerospace Engineering provides a comprehensive education in aerospace engineering, with studies in aerodynamics, astrodynamics, structures, propulsion, flight mechanics, systems engineering, project management, and aerospace vehicle design. The list of our course for BSAE and MSAE Programs can be found at Program: Aerospace Engineering, B.S.: 125 units - Cal Poly Pomona and Program: Aerospace Engineering, M.S.: 30 units - Cal Poly Pomona, respectively. The department provides two emphasis areas—Aeronautics and Astronautics—each presented using Cal Poly Pomona’s learn-by-doing, hands-on engineering approach to simulate the aerospace industry culture. The Aerospace Engineering Department offers Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering (BSAE) and Master of Science in (MSAE) Programs.

The curriculum covers theoretical, computational, and experimental content. The experimental approach utilizes 10 aerospace laboratories that include a well-equipped multi-million dollar wind tunnel complex for sub- and supersonic testing, a very active Unmanned Air Vehicle Lab with a focus on autonomous operation, an active Liquid Rocket Lab to design, build and test liquid rocket engine-powered launch vehicles, an Astronautics Lab for satellites and rockets, and the Aerospace Structures Lab.

We encourage a broad range of applicants who are committed to enhancing a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to an inclusive campus environment. We value collegiality, respect, and collaboration.

The Position

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.  We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student-centered to teach in the following subject areas:

• Aerospace Computational Methods
• Aerospace Structures
• Aerospace Vehicle Dynamics and Control
• Aerospace Vehicle Design
• Aircraft and Rocket Propulsion
• Fluid Dynamics and Low- and High-Speed Aerodynamics
• Orbital Mechanics and Space Environment
• Program Management and Systems Engineering
• Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
• Wind Tunnel Laboratories  

Responsibilities

Teach assigned division courses in the department’s curriculum, serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load, and respond to student inquiries related to course registration, homework assignments, exam preparation, and grading. Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses. 

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.

• Preferred relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in engineering.

Salary and Benefit Information

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department.  Initial appointments are for one semester only. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. 

Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range. Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

Lecturer A: $5,507 - $ 6,677
Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224
Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523
Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. For additional information about the university benefits, please visit www.cpp.edu, and for more about faculty life and employee benefits, please see YourLife@CPP.

How to Apply

A complete application must include:

• Cover Letter (indicate which courses you are qualified to teach)
• Resume/Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Three professional references with names and email addresses

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to, Dr. Subodh Bhandari, Professor and Chair of Aerospace Engineering at sbhandari@cpp.edu. 

 

Disclosures

Pursuant to 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.

Background Check: 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed.  Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Out of State Employment:

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.  It is also expected that tenure-line faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.

Mandated Reporter: 

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

International Candidates:

Cal Poly Pomona is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.