Non-Tenure Track Instuctor/Professor of Practice

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's Department of Chemical Engineering invites applications for a non-tenure track teaching-focused Professor of Practice in Controls/Industrial Applications. The appointment is open rank and teaching-intensive with no requirement for research.

The successful candidate will teach core and elective chemical engineering courses, mentor students, and participate in curriculum development as well as department service, with preference for candidates holding an advanced degree or PE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a closely related field.
• Advanced degree or professional licensure (e.g., PE) or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple core and elective chemical engineering courses.
• Provide mentoring and career advising to undergraduate students.
• Contribute to department service and curriculum development.
• Engage with professional community and participate in committees.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or closely related field

Advanced degree in chemical engineering or closely related field or business, OR professional licensure (i.e. Professional Engineer), OR equivalent industry experience

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Virginia Tech invites applications for a non-tenure track teaching-focused Professor of Practice faculty appointment in Controls/Industrial Applications. This position is open rank (assistant, associate, or full professor of practice) commensurate with experience. This is a teaching-intensive position with no requirement to participate in research. Required qualifications for this position include: a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a closely related field; 3+ years of professional experience applying engineering principles in industry, business, government, nonprofit, and/or research settings; and an advanced degree in chemical engineering or a closely related field or business, OR professional licensure (i.e. Professional Engineer), OR equivalent industry experience.
We are seeking highly qualified candidates who are committed to teaching and mentoring undergraduate chemical engineering students. The successful applicant will teach multiple core and elective chemical engineering courses, as well as provide mentoring and career and professional advising to students. We are particularly interested in individuals who can contribute to teaching our Process Measurement & Control, Process & Plant Design, and Unit Operations Laboratory courses. Professors of Practice are expected to participate in department service and committee work, and the successful candidate will contribute to the evaluation and ongoing development of the undergraduate chemical engineering curriculum. Preference will be given to applicants with some or all of the following qualifications: a master’s or PhD in chemical engineering or a closely related field; significant professional experience applying engineering principles in industry, business, government, nonprofit, and/or research settings; experience with capital projects, engineering design, or process control; experience engaging with clients from a variety of industries, organizations, and/or disciplines; involvement with the professional community or professional organizations; prior teaching experience at the university level; and, demonstrated commitment to and interest in teaching, mentoring, and advising undergraduate engineering students.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a closely related field with Significant years of professional experience applying engineering principles in industry, business, government, nonprofit, and/or research settings
• Additional qualifications to include an advanced degree in chemical engineering or a closely related field or business, OR professional licensure (i.e. Professional Engineer), OR equivalent industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in chemical engineering or a closely related field
• Significant professional experience applying engineering principles in industry, business, government, nonprofit, and/or research settings
• Experience in capital projects, engineering design, or process control
• Experience engaging with clients from a variety of industries, organizations, and/or disciplines
• Involvement with the professional community or professional organizations (e.g., AIChE, ACS, SPE)
• Prior teaching experience at the university level
• Demonstrated commitment and interest to teaching, mentoring, and advising undergraduate engineering students

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

12/01/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands‑on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem‑solvers. A comprehensive land‑grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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