Packaging Systems & Design: Professor of Practice

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Sustainable Biomaterials at Virginia Tech invites applications for Professor of Practice in Packaging Systems and Design (PSD) at Assistant or Associate level. The role focuses on teaching, industry engagement, and coordinating internships and capstone projects.

Initial teaching includes SBIO 2004 CAD in Packaging and SBIO 4054 Packaging Practicum, with opportunities to lead study abroad experiences and advance AI-enabled design education within the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in packaging science/engineering or closely related field.
• Several years of industrial or applied professional experience in packaging systems.
• Ability to teach, mentor, or train students or professionals in applied settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership to PSD program with a 3:3 teaching load.
• Coordinate internships and industry-sponsored capstone activities.
• Develop new CAD/advanced design courses and study abroad leadership.

Skills

Teaching ability

Industry relations

Study abroad leadership

Curriculum development

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in packaging science/engineering

Masters or Doctoral degree preferred in related field

Tools

CAD

Job description

The Department of Sustainable Biomaterials at Virginia Tech invites applications for Professor of Practice in Packaging Systems and Design (PSD) at Assistant or Associate level. The role focuses on teaching, industry engagement, and coordinating internships and capstone projects.

Initial teaching includes SBIO 2004 CAD in Packaging and SBIO 4054 Packaging Practicum, with opportunities to lead study abroad experiences and advance AI-enabled design education within the program.