Professor of Practice
- 503839
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Faculty
- 9-Month Faculty Full-Time
- Closing at: Jul 30 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Gabe Garcia, gabegarc@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: A Professor of Practice is a non-tenure track faculty member who is selected for their professional expertise and experience in a particular field. In this role, you will be serving as a Capstone Advisor for the College of Engineering's Capstone Design Program at NMSU. The program was established in the fall of 2018 to provide students with a capstone experience that closely mimics real-life scenarios. This is achieved by exposing students to interdisciplinary projects defined by industry professionals, and overseen by mentors with a background in project management. Teams of seniors work together in the fall and spring semesters of their final year to create, build and test their innovative projects.
As a Capstone Advisor, you will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting students through the completion of their capstone projects.
Position Details
Position Title: Professor of Practice
College/Division: Engineering College
Department: 360650-ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $85,696.00
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: As Capstone Advisor you are an essential figure in the educational journey of students by contributing significantly to students' academic and professional growth and the overall success of the capstone program. This position is responsible for providing student mentorship, project oversight, evaluation and assessment of projects, resource coordination, communication and support, as well as evaluating and documenting student progress. You will assist the capstone course instructor with all aspects of the Capstone Design Program from working with industry to define projects to final presentation of projects during the Design Day event.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
• A master's or doctoral degree in a relevant field. (Industry experience may be used in lieu of advanced degree
• Demonstrated expertise in the subject matter or discipline related to the capstone projects.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Experience in academic advising, research supervision, or project management is preferred.
• Familiarity with academic standards and assessment methods.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
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Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
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