Assistant Professor of Practice - Mechanical and Materials Engineering
- Employer
- The University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Location
- Lincoln, NE
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- Engineering & Mathematics, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Assistant Professor of Practice - Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Department:Mechanical & Materials Engineering-1067
Requisition Number:F_250001
Posting Open Date:01/21/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date):02/21/2025
Open Until Filled:Yes
Description of Work:The Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (https://mme.unl.edu) invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Practice in industrial engineering.
The successful candidate will develop industrial engineering courses to be taught by the Department to enhance expertise in manufacturing and industrial process and address Nebraska workforce needs. This effort will equip graduates with the tools to succeed in the field. The program will nurture creativity and innovation through a unique blend of coursework, interdisciplinary projects, and experiential learning, creating graduates who will impact Nebraska’s economy and beyond. Nebraska’s need for industrial engineers is pressing, as job opportunities are expected to grow by almost 16% in the next decade according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ occupational outlook. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute in multiple industrial engineering sub-disciplines, such as ergonomics, operations research, data analytics, and manufacturing.
The Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln currently administers one B.S. program in mechanical engineering, with approximately 700 students, and has 33 tenure-line faculty and two professors of practice. The University has invested extensively in the College of Engineering, with two new buildings, including Kiewit Hall, a spacious 200,000 square foot state-of-the-art learning center with advanced teaching environments for classroom, laboratory, and design instruction. We provide extensive support for teaching through the Engineering and Computer Education Core (ECEC) (https://coe.unl.edu/ecec), including curricular design and evidence-based teaching tool development. Faculty are encouraged to pursue scholarly activities related to engineering teaching and learning. The College of Engineering is home to the Complete Engineer® which develops students’ professional skills in six key areas in addition to technical excellence in the chosen discipline (https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/).
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
- A Ph.D. or M.S. with commensurate experience in industrial engineering or a closely related field.
- A scholarly record and experience in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students or in workforce development.
Lincoln, NE
Criminal History Background Check Required:No
How to Apply:Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following documents:
- Cover letter.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Statement of teaching interests, accomplishments, and goals (no more than three pages).
- A statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to Inclusive Excellence, a fundamental aspect of the COE Complete Engineer® Program (https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/).
- Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Cathy Norquest, cathy.norquest@unl.edu
Job Category (old):Faculty Non-Tenure Leading
Job Type:9 Month
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?:No
Planned Hire Date:08/18/2025
Organizational Location:Default Location
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