Product Realization Professor of Practice - Mechanical Eng

University-of-Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Product Realization in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This role focuses on transforming concepts into real-world products through design, materials, manufacturing, and testing, bridging classroom learning with industry practices.

You will develop undergraduate courses and labs emphasizing modern fabrication methods, digital fabrication, and smart manufacturing, while fostering experiential

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in mechanical/related field.
• Minimum five years of professional aerospace/automotive/advanced manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated teaching or mentoring experience in academic or professional settings.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach Product Realization courses with modern, digitally enabled fabrication technologies.
• Lead hands-on labs and design-build projects emphasizing iterative design and data-driven decisions.
• Build industry partnerships for internships, co-ops, and collaborations.
• Mentor students and coordinate experiential learning opportunities with industry partners.

Skills

Curriculum development

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The University of Mississippi invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Product Realization in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This role focuses on transforming concepts into real-world products through design, materials, manufacturing, and testing, bridging classroom learning with industry practices.

You will develop undergraduate courses and labs emphasizing modern fabrication methods, digital fabrication, and smart manufacturing, while fostering experiential