Professor of Practice

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State University invites applications for a non-tenure-track Professor of Practice position in People Management within the Department of Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. This role, starting in August 2025, focuses on teaching undergraduate and master's courses while engaging with industry partners to enhance experiential learning opportunities for students.

Qualifications

• Requires a doctorate in Management or related field.
• Extensive knowledge in human resource management.
• Demonstrated teaching ability and experience in HR management.

Responsibilities

• Teach three class sections (9 credit hours) per semester.
• Foster industry partnerships for hands-on student experiences.
• Engage in departmental service and student development activities.

Skills

Human Resource Management

Organizational Behavior

Leadership

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

Doctorate in Management or related field

Equivalent professional experience

Job description

Posting Number:

PG194010EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Professor of Practice

Anticipated Hiring Range:

Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:

Varies

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

About the Department:

The Poole College of Management actively engages with industry and academia to create an innovative and collaborative intellectual environment that fosters learning, scholarship, and service. We’re deeply rooted in NC State’s history as a university that excels at science, technology, engineering, and math.

Our college’s student body — over 4,000 students — hails from across North Carolina, the United States, and the world. Our faculty are thought leaders and field-tested experts with enduring ties to the world of business.

Poole College of Management has four academic departments: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, and Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. We offer bachelor’s degrees in accounting, business administration, economics; master’s degrees in accounting, business administration (MBA), economics, management (including specialized degrees); as well as a doctoral degree in economics. Among our non-degree programs, we offer Executive Education and graduate certificates.

The college houses six initiatives fostering research, learning, and corporate engagement: Business Analytics Initiative, Business Sustainability Collaborative, Enterprise Risk Management Initiative, Entrepreneurship Clinic, Entrepreneurship Collaborative, and Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. The college is fully accredited by the AACSB.

To learn more about our College, visit: https://poole.ncsu.edu

Essential Job Duties:

The Department of Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (MIE) at NC State University’s Poole College of Management invites applications for a Professor of Practice position in People Management (Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Human Resource Management). This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position with an anticipated start date of August 2025. This position follows a 9-month appointment schedule.

Role & ResponsibilitiesThe Professor of Practice will:

• Teach three class sections (9 credit hours) per semester, covering both undergraduate and master’s-level courses in face-to-face and online formats.
• Foster relationships with industry partners to create hands-on learning experiences for students through practicum projects, student organizations, and extracurricular activities.
• Engage with external companies and support experiential learning initiatives.
• Participate in departmental and college service activities, contributing to student development and program growth.

Join us in shaping the next generation of leaders at NC State University!Other Responsibilities:

This position is a .75-1.0 position and involves teaching primarily undergraduate students, although graduate MBA teaching over time is expected. Teach 3 – 4 courses/semester plus significant involvement with SHRM student organization. Significant involvement in embedding students in local, regional and national HR communities

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Requires a doctor’s degree in Management or a related field, an equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience.
• Alternative credentials may be considered for candidates who do not possess a doctorate degree

Other Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must have extensive knowledge of human resource management areas such as compensation, human resource planning, recruitment/selection, training/development, performance management and employee relations.
• Successful candidate should have significant experience in human resource management positions in private or public organizations, showing increased management responsibility in human resource management areas over time.
• Demonstrated teaching interest and ability.
• Extensive corporate leadership and/or consulting experience.
• A strong commitment to mentoring and coaching students.
• Interest in contributing to research, case writing, and thought leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior university teaching experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience in building relationships with HR professionals and student coaching.

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required:

No

Commercial Driver's License required:

No

Job Open Date:

03/20/2025

Anticipated Close Date:

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for professional references.

Position Number:

00008441

Position Type:

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.0

Appointment:

9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID:

204001 - Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.