Professor of the Practice, Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering
About The Position
Boston University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor of the Practice, Professor of the Practice, Senior Lecturer, or Master Lecturer beginning in July 2026 in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the Senior Capstone course within the department, a role that involves leading a team of instructors, working with industry to solicit projects and financial support, organizing and curating projects to provide the most meaningful experience for students, and overseeing the operations of the entire course. This position is a renewable, three-year, limited-term, non-tenure track appointment. The faculty role will involve mentoring several of the student teams, participation with department curriculum and assessment committees, and collaboration with faculty in related courses. Salary will be provided for the 9-month academic year and comes with full benefits. Additional summer salary opportunities may be available through teaching summer courses or taking on administrative roles. We are particularly interested in candidates with substantial experience in industrial settings and/or strong connections to industry from which real-world capstone projects can be developed. Demonstrated interest in teaching is desirable, including experience teaching relevant Mechanical Engineering courses, conducting outreach, or mentoring and training students or colleagues. We are also interested in individuals with experience in product design and/or manufacturing engineering.
Requirements
- Ability to forge industry partnerships
- Strong organizational skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Commitment to student success
- Previous teaching, advising, or mentoring experience
- Substantial experience in industrial settings and/or strong connections to industry from which real-world capstone projects can be developed
- Demonstrated interest in teaching is desirable, including experience teaching relevant Mechanical Engineering courses, conducting outreach, or mentoring and training students or colleagues
- Experience in product design and/or manufacturing engineering
Responsibilities
- Coordinating the Senior Capstone course within the department
- Leading a team of instructors
- Working with industry to solicit projects and financial support
- Organizing and curating projects to provide the most meaningful experience for students
- Overseeing the operations of the entire course
- Mentoring several of the student teams
- Participation with department curriculum and assessment committees
- Collaboration with faculty in related courses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
