Professional Practice Professor — Composite Materials & Structures

Utah State University; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State University is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track Professional Practice Professor to advance graduate education and industry engagement in composite materials and structures. The role focuses on teaching application-based graduate courses and leading the Center for Design and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials.

The candidate will mentor graduate students, develop curricula, and build partnerships with industry and government labs to translate research into practice and prepare

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in mechanical or chemical engineering or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical or chemical engineering and in composite materials, composite structures, composites manufacturing or a closely related area.
• The ability to develop and teach graduate-level, application-focused engineering courses.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated commitment to mentoring and developing engineering students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach application-based graduate courses in at least two of: material science of composite materials, composite structures, manufacturing of composite materials and testing of composite materials.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the Master Program in Composite Materials Engineering, including curriculum development and courses that reflect current engineering practice and emerging technologies.
• Teach other graduate or undergraduate mechanical engineering courses, as appropriate to the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs.
• Provide technical and professional mentorship to graduate students through coursework, projects, applied research, and other experiential learning activities.
• Direct the Center for Design and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials, working collaboratively with faculty, students, industry partners, and other stakeholders to advance the Center’s educational and applied engineering mission.
• Develop and strengthen partnerships with industry, government laboratories, and other external organizations in support of graduate education, applied research, professional development, and student opportunities.
• Promote the Master Program in Composite Materials Engineering through engagement with prospective students, industry partners, professional organizations, alumni, and other relevant communities.
• Help identify and develop opportunities for students to participate in industry-sponsored projects, applied research, testing and characterization, advanced manufacturing, and other engineering experiences.
• Contribute to the broader educational and professional mission of the MAE Department through student mentoring, curriculum development, outreach, and other activities.

Skills

Composite materials expertise

Graduate course development

Mentoring engineers

Industry partnerships

Education

MS or PhD in mechanical or chemical engineering

Tools

Curriculum development

Job description

Utah State University is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track Professional Practice Professor to advance graduate education and industry engagement in composite materials and structures. The role focuses on teaching application-based graduate courses and leading the Center for Design and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials.

The candidate will mentor graduate students, develop curricula, and build partnerships with industry and government labs to translate research into practice and prepare