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Visiting Professor of Practice

  • 501620
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
  • Faculty
  • Term Faculty
  • Closing at: Jan 30 2025 at 23:55 MST

Position Title: Visiting Professor of Practice

Employee Classification: Visiting Faculty

College/Division: Engineering College

Department: 360900-MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $65,000 - $75,000

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  Join our dynamic academic community! We are looking for a visiting professor of practice who is passionate about providing exceptional undergraduate and graduate instruction. The ideal candidate will create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for all students and actively engage in mentorship and advising.

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.

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
MS or PHD in Aerospace or mechanical engineering or closely related field.
A minimum of 5 years of industrial or compatible experience in Mechanical design and manufacturing processes.

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
Demonstrate commitment to providing exceptional undergraduate and graduate level instruction, fostering a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for all students, and actively engaging in mentorship and advising.

Applicants should submit the following documents: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching interests and philosophy statement (2 pages, max), official transcripts (foreign transcripts must be evaluated), and the names and contact information of at least three professional references.

Preferred Qualifications

 

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Jay Frankel, (575) 646-1945, jfrankel@nmsu.edu

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: 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 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
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance. 

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement
NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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