Teaching-Focused Professor of Practice, Chemical Eng.

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

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