Mississippi State University is hiring a Professor of Practice for a non-tenure track role within the Department of Technology, Leadership, & Design. You will be responsible for teaching, student mentorship, curriculum development, and fostering strong connections between the university and industry.
What You'll Do
- Teach a variety of undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Industrial Technology.
- Develop and deliver hands-on, project-based learning experiences and industry-aligned curricula.
- Advise undergraduate students and mentor student organizations and competition teams.
- Collaborate on workforce development, outreach, and industry engagement efforts.
- Serve as a liaison between the university and industry or government partners.
- Assist in coordinating and mentoring senior projects, including industry-sponsored and multidisciplinary work.
- Contribute to grant writing, proposal development, and externally funded projects.
- Engage with industry partners to create experiential learning, guest lectures, and internship opportunities.
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities, including committees and recruitment.
- Promote a culture of safety and professionalism in lab-based courses and team environments.
- Remain current with industry trends and tools, integrating them into instructional content.
- Assist in assessment and accreditation efforts for ATMAE-aligned learning outcomes.
What We're Looking For
- An earned master's degree in Industrial Technology or its equivalent in professional achievement with at least 18 graduate hours in a relevant discipline.
- Three or more years of industry, government, or applied research experience in applied industrial technology fields.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students.
Nice to Have
- Professional experience in welding technologies such as GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, cutting processes, and welding codes.
- Professional experience in industrial fluid power systems like hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Professional experience in CAD/CAM, CNC machining, or automated manufacturing systems.
- Professional experience in industrial metrology, precision measurement, and quality systems.
- Professional experience in safety program administration and OSHA regulatory compliance.
- Teaching experience in higher education, technical training, or industry-based professional development.
- Experience managing or operating welding labs, machine shops, or industrial safety environments.
- Professional certifications such as AWS, OSHA 30/510, fluid power certification, or manufacturing credentials.
- Demonstrated success collaborating with industry partners on workforce, instructional, or applied research initiatives.
Technical Stack
- Welding equipment
- Machine tools
- Metrology instruments
- Fluid power trainers
- CAD/CAM packages
- Autodesk suite
- CNC programming tools
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Department of Technology, Leadership, & Design, reporting to the head of the department.
Benefits & Compensation
- Unclassified salary grade; range determined by the hiring department.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located at Mississippi State University.
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities.
