Professor of Practice

About the Role

This position is a Professor of Practice, a non-tenure track faculty role selected for professional expertise and experience. As a Capstone Advisor for the College of Engineering's Capstone Design Program, you will guide and support students through the completion of their capstone projects.

Program Background

The Capstone Design Program was established in fall 2018 to provide students with a capstone experience that closely mimics real-life scenarios. Students are exposed to interdisciplinary projects defined by industry professionals and overseen by mentors with project management backgrounds. Teams of seniors work together in the fall and spring semesters of their final year to create, build, and test innovative projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide student mentorship throughout the capstone project lifecycle
• Oversee projects and ensure successful completion
• Evaluate and assess projects against academic standards
• Coordinate resources for student teams
• Facilitate communication and provide ongoing support to students
• Document and evaluate student progress
• Assist the capstone course instructor with all program aspects, from working with industry to define projects through to final presentations at Design Day

Required Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in a relevant field (industry experience may substitute for advanced degree)
• Demonstrated expertise in the subject matter or discipline related to capstone projects
• Strong communication and mentoring skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in academic advising, research supervision, or project management
• Familiarity with academic standards and assessment methods

Working Conditions

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
• Light physical effort, not exceeding two hours per day
• Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing/walking
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk