Position Title: Visiting Professor of Practice

Employee Classification: Visiting Faculty

College/Division: Engineering College

Department: 360300-CHEMICAL & MATERIALS ENGINEERING

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  75,000

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  The Department of Chemical Engineering at New Mexico State University invites applications for a Visiting Professor of Practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate laboratory courses in chemical engineering, including Transport Operations and Instrumentation Laboratory (CHME 323L) and Unit Operations Laboratory (CHME 423L). Additionally, the position will involve teaching one or more 3-credit undergraduate courses in chemical engineering.

Classification Summary:
The Professor of Practice is a valuable addition to any academic setting. This non-tenure track faculty position brings the experience and expertise of real-world industry professionals into the classroom, providing students with invaluable insights and skills they can use in their future careers. In addition to teaching, Professors of Practice may also serve as academic advisors, providing guidance and support to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. They also play an important role in supporting departmental outcome assessment and accreditation efforts, contributing to faculty meetings, serving on committees, and participating in scholarly teaching and learning activities. With their extensive knowledge and experience, Professors of Practice are instrumental in helping students succeed and preparing them for the challenges of the professional world.
Applicants should submit the following documents: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, official transcripts, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references.

Classification Standard Duties:
Responsibilities of professors of the practice include teaching, engaging in service both within and outside the university, maintaining professional credentials, and/or other duties that the appointing Department Head or Dean determines are consistent with this definition. Research responsibilities are not included in the expectations for professors of the practice. Professors of the practice should have professional teaching and service responsibilities that are significantly heavier than those of tenured and tenure-track faculty.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
PhD in Chemical engineering or closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A professor of practice is in charge of facilitating discussions and activities in adherence to a curriculum. The professor of practice should have experience in developing lesson plans, creating coursework assessment and test structures, liaising with internal and external parties, establishing objectives and guidelines, monitoring the students' progress, and providing assistance as needed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The position will involve teaching CHME 323L, Transport Operations and Instrumentation Laboratory (2 credits) and CHME 423L, Unit Operations Laboratory (2 credits) each fall and spring semester. In addition, the position will include teaching one or more 3-credit required or elective chemical engineering courses, as determined in consultation with the department head. Responsibilities also include the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the Unit Operations Laboratory, including equipment replacement and related tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Joseph Holles, jholles@nmsu.edu, (575) 646-9837

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.