Title Information Faculty TitleProfessor of Practice Job Class Code10017 FLSAExempt Position Information Posting NumberFRGV1768 Working TitleAssistant/Associate/Professor of Practice (Open Rank) - Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering Number of Vacancies1 LocationEdinburg, Texas Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position3 years Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track FTE1 Scope of Job Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for an open rank Professor of Practice position in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering Department. The ideal candidate will possess significant professional experience in manufacturing or related fields and a passion for working in a collaborative environment. This non-tenure track position is designed to bring practical industry insights into the department and help grow faculty, students, and staff research opportunities. UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success, advancing the university. College, and program missions and promoting access to postsecondary education to a diverse student body in UTRGV which is one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving emerging research institutions in the USA . For further information regarding UTRGV and the college, please visit our website at:www.utrgv.edu/cecs/. The Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering ( MAIE ) department at UTRGV offers an ABET accredited bachelor’s degree of Manufacturing Engineering, a Master of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management. The department supports the Ph.D. programs in Materials Science and Engineering, and the Ph.D. in Computer Science with Interdisciplinary Applications. The position is open for Assistant/Associate/Professor of Practice in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering Department. The exceptional candidate may be considered for appointment as Associate/Professor of Practice position. For further information, please visit the MAIE department website at:www.utrgv.edu/maie/. About UTRGV : UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service. Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration. UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website (https://www.utrgv.edu/index.htm) . Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D. in Manufacturing Engineering or related fields from an accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years full-time university teaching experience. Some industrial experience is required. Also, the candidate is required to have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Candidate is expected to support the BS and MS programs in manufacturing and industrial engineering and should be able to teach undergraduate and graduate core courses. The candidate is expected to initiate externally funded research, have publications of research results in archival journals and/or conference proceedings. Candidates are also expected to lead new research proposals to attract external research funds from federal and state agencies such as NSF , DoD, DoE, NIH , NASA , or other private industries. Preferred Qualifications The highest consideration will be given to applicants who have expertise in renewable energy, advanced materials, or biomanufacturing. Previous research experience and industry-related experience will be preferred for the position. The candidate should demonstrate ability to play a collaborative role as team member in initiatives for partnerships with schools, community, colleges, government agencies and industry to create an eco-system that will bring economic prosperity to the Rio Grande Valley. License or Certification Required?No SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date09/01/2025 Posting Detail Information EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. Open Date11/01/2024 Close Date Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ) instead of TRS , subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Special Instructions to Applicants All applications must be submitted via the UTRGV application portal athttps://careers.utrgv.edu. Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For priority consideration, applications must be received by November 30, 2024. Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. A complete application will include the following required documents: Curriculum Vitae, Unofficial Transcripts, List of 3 References, Letter of Interest, Research Statement, and Teaching Philosophy. Security sensitive: All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview. Please Note Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval. Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44942 Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Curriculum Vitae + Unofficial Transcripts + List of 3 References + Teaching Philosophy + Letter of Interest + Research Statement Optional Documents