Position Title: Professor of Practice

Employee Classification: LC Faculty NT 9m

College/Division: Engineering College

Department: 360650-ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  We're seeking a Professor of Practice to design and teach application-based online IT courses. Bring your industry expertise to the classroom and collaborate on cutting-edge curriculum.

Classification Summary:
Department of Engineering Technology and Surveying Engineering (ETSE) in the College of Engineering at the New Mexico State University (NMSU), the State’s Land Grant University. The ETSE Department offers five Bachelor degree programs, including the Bachelor in Information and Communication Technology. ETSE also provides a professional Master of Information Technology Degree. The ETSE Department is committed to having student-centered, hands-on programs that offer program graduates relevant technical experience.
In conjunction with NMSU Global, ETSE is seeking to fill a 9-month, non-tenure-track faculty position as a College Assistant Professor.

Classification Standard Duties:
Faculty in this position play a central role in delivering high-quality, online education and advancing the department’s mission through teaching, curriculum innovation, and service. Responsibilities include designing, delivering, and continuously improving online courses that align with best practices in digital pedagogy, evolving industry standards, and the department's emphasis on hands-on application. Faculty collaborate with peers and industry partners to update and refine curricula, ensuring that academic
programs remain responsive to emerging trends and technologies, particularly in information technology and distance education. Contributions to program-level assessment, accreditation, and alignment with learning outcomes are essential, as is engagement in professional development to stay current in the field. While not research-focused, faculty are encouraged to pursue applied research and scholarly activities that enhance instructional quality and support workforce-relevant learning. Additional responsibilities include participating in departmental and college service activities, contributing to outreach and industry engagement efforts and supporting the development of external funding opportunities as appropriate. These activities collectively strengthen the department’s commitment to accessible, innovative, and career-relevant distance education.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Master’s or higher degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Enterprise Systems Engineering, or a closely related field (in hand by hiring date) and five years of relevant, applied Information Technology work experience in an industrial environment are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Information Technology Expertise (Online Program)
Knowledge — Current technologies across IT and core principles (architecture, reliability, security/privacy, data stewardship,). Knowledge in React, Angular, and Laravel desirable but not required. Skills — Translate concepts into applied solutions; plan, test, and troubleshoot realistic scenarios. Abilities — Produce clear technical documentation (lab/how-to guides); explain complex ideas to diverse online learners; adapt quickly to new tools.
Online Projects & Practice (IT-Anchored, Stack-Agnostic)
Knowledge — How to design reliable, reproducible IT learning activities online; academic integrity and accessibility; awareness of common IT patterns (operating systems, networks, data flows, basic security practices). Skills — Create outcome-aligned exercises with clear rubrics/auto-grading; provide ready-to-use materials (instructions, starter files, datasets) in the LMS. Abilities — Use course results/analytics to improve clarity, reliability, and integrity across varied learner devices and settings.
Online Instruction & Course Design
Knowledge — Evidence-based online pedagogy; LMS capabilities; accessibility (UDL) and privacy responsibilities. Skills — Build clear modules, authentic assessments, and transparent rubrics for primarily asynchronous delivery (with optional live touchpoints). Abilities — Provide timely, individualized feedback and proactive outreach to support student progress.
Student Engagement & Mentorship (Online)
Knowledge — Strategies for motivation, persistence, and inclusion in virtual settings; pathways to career readiness. Skills — Maintain a consistent communication cadence (announcements, forums, brief videos, virtual office hours); facilitate teamwork and peer learning. Abilities — Foster an inclusive online community; mentor students in professionalism and academic/career planning across time zones.
Collaboration & Program Contribution
Knowledge — Curriculum development processes; outcomes and assessment; alignment with workforce expectations. Skills — Collaborate effectively in distributed teams; coordinate multi-section consistency; contribute to resources and proposals as appropriate. Abilities — Communicate clearly and meet timelines; support accreditation and continuous improvement without tying to a single tech stack.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Faculty in this position are responsible for designing, developing, and delivering engaging online courses that incorporate hands-on, application-based learning and reflect best practices in digital pedagogy. They work collaboratively with faculty peers and industry partners to update and improve curricula, ensuring alignment with emerging technologies and workforce needs in the information technology field. Faculty foster student engagement and success through proactive communication, inclusive course design, and the creation of supportive virtual learning communities. They contribute to program-level assessment, curriculum mapping, and accreditation processes to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with learning outcomes. While research is not a required component of this role, faculty are encouraged to engage in applied scholarship that enhances instruction or supports program relevance. Ongoing professional development is expected to maintain expertise in both subject matter and online instructional methods. Additional responsibilities include participating in departmental and college service activities, supporting strategic initiatives, engaging with industry and community partners, and contributing to the pursuit of external funding when appropriate.
Applicants should submit the following documents: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) official transcripts (must be evaluated) and (4) the names and contact information of at least three professional references.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Bárbara Gamillo, bgamillo@nmsu.edu, 575-646-7438

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

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.