Professor of Practice in Engineering

About the role

The Department of Physics and Engineering at Washington and Lee University invites applications for a professor of practice in engineering. This new non-tenure track, renewable position will begin in July 2027 and was created to support the pursuit of ABET accreditation for our long-standing and thriving engineering program.

Responsibilities

• Teach the engineering design process and project management fundamentals across the undergraduate curriculum from first-year introductory design classes to the year-long capstone design sequence.
• Manage the placement of rising seniors onto capstone projects.
• Lead the development of a consistent program-wide approach to teaching the engineering design process.
• Pursue and maintain industry and community-based partnerships that result in capstone projects, community-based class projects, internships, and externships.
• Foster a welcoming campus community that recognizes the value of all persons and promote engaged citizenship through open and substantive dialogue.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or related field or reasonable equivalent.
• Ten years of experience in managing engineering design within industry.
• Current professional license in engineering (strongly preferred).
• Undergraduate teaching or mentorship experience (highly desirable).

Benefits

• Generous and comprehensive benefits package supporting employee and family well-being.
• Substantial support for faculty development through research funding, a strong culture of mentorship, and a pre-tenure leave program.

Pay

The expected salary for this position is between $110,000 and $120,000.