Professor of Practice

New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Professor of Practice is a non-tenure track faculty member who is selected for their professional expertise and experience in a particular field. In this role, you will be serving as a Capstone Advisor for the College of Engineering's Capstone Design Program at NMSU. The program was established in the fall of 2018 to provide students with a capstone experience that closely mimics real-life scenarios. This is achieved by exposing students to interdisciplinary projects defined by industry professionals, and overseen by mentors with a background in project management. Teams of seniors work together in the fall and spring semesters of their final year to create, build and test their innovative projects. As a Capstone Advisor, you will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting students through the completion of their capstone projects.

Requirements

• A master's or doctoral degree in a relevant field. (Industry experience may be used in lieu of advanced degree)
• Demonstrated expertise in the subject matter or discipline related to the capstone projects.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Familiarity with academic standards and assessment methods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in academic advising, research supervision, or project management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing student mentorship
• Project oversight
• Evaluation and assessment of projects
• Resource coordination
• Communication and support
• Evaluating and documenting student progress
• Assisting the capstone course instructor with all aspects of the Capstone Design Program from working with industry to define projects to final presentation of projects during the Design Day event.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior