Teaching-Focused Professor of Practice, Chemical Eng

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; 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 role is open rank and primarily teaching-driven, with no required research.

The successful candidate will teach core and elective chemical engineering courses and provide mentoring and career advising to students. The appointee will contribute to Process Measurement & Control, Process & Plant Design, and Unit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or closely related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience applying engineering principles in industry, business, government, nonprofit, and/or research settings.
• Advanced degree in chemical engineering or closely related field or business, OR professional licensure (i.e. PE), OR equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple core and elective chemical engineering courses.
• Provide mentoring and career/professional advising to students.
• Contribute to evaluation and ongoing development of the undergraduate curriculum.
• Engage in department service and committee work.

Skills

Industry experience

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Advanced degree or PE licensure

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 role is open rank and primarily teaching-driven, with no required research.

The successful candidate will teach core and elective chemical engineering courses and provide mentoring and career advising to students. The appointee will contribute to Process Measurement & Control, Process & Plant Design, and Unit