Full Professor

Utah State University•Logan, UT

20d

About The Position

Utah State University’s Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering invites applications for a full-time, academic-year, non-tenure-track Professional Practice Professor position at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank. The anticipated start date is no later than fall 2027. The department seeks an experienced engineering professional or researcher with expertise in composite materials, composite structures, composites manufacturing, or a closely related area, and a commitment to graduate education and preparing engineers for professional practice. The role has two primary areas of responsibility: developing and teaching application-based graduate courses in mechanical engineering and composite materials and structures, and providing leadership for the Center for Design and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials. The successful candidate will contribute to the Master Program in Composite Materials Engineering, connect academic instruction with applied engineering practice and industry engagement, and help students gain experience with authentic engineering challenges and develop technical and professional skills.

Requirements

An M.S. or Ph.D. in mechanical or chemical engineering or a closely related field.
Demonstrated expertise in mechanical or chemical engineering and in composite materials, composite structures, composites manufacturing, or a closely related area.
Ability to develop and teach graduate-level, application-focused engineering courses.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated commitment to mentoring and developing engineering students.

Nice To Haves

Industrial and/or research laboratory experience in composite materials, structures, advanced manufacturing, or related engineering fields.
Experience with the design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, characterization, or application of composite materials and structures.
Experience working with industry partners or multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Experience mentoring graduate students or early-career engineers.
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and translate engineering knowledge and research into practical applications.

Responsibilities

Develop and teach application-based graduate courses in at least two of these areas: material science of composite materials, composite structures, manufacturing of composite materials, and testing of composite materials.
Contribute to the enhancement of the Master Program in Composite Materials Engineering, including curriculum development and courses reflecting current engineering practice and emerging technologies.
Teach other graduate or undergraduate mechanical engineering courses as appropriate to the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs.
Provide technical and professional mentorship to graduate students through coursework, projects, applied research, and other experiential learning activities.
Direct the Center for Design and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials in collaboration with faculty, students, industry partners, and other stakeholders.
Develop and strengthen partnerships with industry, government laboratories, and other external organizations to support graduate education, applied research, professional development, and student opportunities.
Promote the Master Program in Composite Materials Engineering to prospective students, industry partners, professional organizations, alumni, and other relevant communities.
Identify and develop opportunities for students to participate in industry-sponsored projects, applied research, testing and characterization, advanced manufacturing, and other engineering experiences.
Contribute to the broader educational and professional mission of the MAE Department through student mentoring, curriculum development, outreach, and other activities.