Faculty Position for Executive MS in AI Engineering Leadership Program

The Purdue University College of Engineering invites applications for a Professor of Engineering Practice (PEP) position in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. This role offers the opportunity to help build a new graduate program focused on AI Engineering Leadership.

About the role

This position is ideal for individuals with deep technical expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Physical AI, the AI Tech Stack, advanced computing, and strong organizational leadership and management skills. The successful candidate will serve as the inaugural Program Director for Purdue’s new Executive MS in AI Engineering Leadership, a program designed to prepare mid-career engineers and technology professionals for the AI-driven future.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in the Executive MS in AI Engineering Leadership program, covering technical foundations and organizational leadership topics.
• Serve as the inaugural Program Director, providing academic and strategic leadership for the program.
• Lead the development and continuous refinement of curriculum across the Physical AI and AI Tech Stack tracks, ensuring alignment with industry needs and emerging technologies.
• Build and maintain partnerships with industry leaders, alumni, and external stakeholders, particularly within the Silicon Valley ecosystem.
• Initiate and guide programmatic activities that enhance student learning, professional development, and industry engagement.
• Mentor students and emerging leaders, drawing on professional experience to support career growth and leadership development.

Requirements

• A PhD degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related discipline, or an MS degree in any of these fields plus a minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Significant organizational leadership and management experience, including leading technical teams, shaping organizational strategy, developing talent, and delivering products or programs at scale.
• Extensive professional networks in one or more of the following technical areas: physical AI, AI infrastructure, and robotics and autonomy industries.

Qualifications

• Deep technical expertise in AI, though not required, is preferred.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring technical professionals.
• Strong understanding of the complexities of managing technical organizations.
• Ability to see opportunity in the space between academia and industry.

Benefits

The program is based in Silicon Valley at Playground Global in Palo Alto, California, offering a unique blend of online instruction and optional in-person enrichment and experiential opportunities. These activities aim to extend learning beyond the virtual classroom and bring together Purdue’s engineering excellence, cutting-edge industry expertise, and the energy of the world’s most influential technology ecosystem.

Pay

The salary range for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and tailored to the needs of the program and the individual.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit this link. Applications should include: a cover letter, curriculum vitae or résumé, statement of teaching philosophy, statement on preparing emerging leaders in AI, the AI Tech Stack, and Physical AI, and names and contact information of at least three references.

For questions regarding the position or the application process, contact Engineering Academic Affairs at coeacademicaffairs@purdue.edu.