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Job Description
PositionTitle: Professor of Practice
Employee Classification: LC Faculty NT 9m
College/Division: Engineering College
Department: 360650-ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate on education & experience
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Summary: We are seeking a Professor of Practice to design and deliver dynamic online courses focused on hands-on application-based learning. In this role youll collaborate with industry leaders to ensure our curriculum stays at the forefront of emerging technologies and workforce demands.
Classification Summary:
Department of Engineering Technology and Surveying Engineering (ETSE) in the College of Engineering at the New Mexico State University (NMSU) the States Land Grant University. The ETSE Department offers five Bachelor degree programs including the Bachelor in Information and Communication Technology. ETSE also provides a professional Master of Information Technology Degree. The ETSE Department is committed to having student-centered hands-on programs that offer program graduates relevant technical experience.
In conjunction with NMSU Global ETSE is seeking to fill a 9-month non-tenure-track faculty position as Professor of Practice.
Classification Standard Duties:
Faculty in this position play a central role in delivering high-quality online education and advancing the departments mission through teaching curriculum innovation and service. Responsibilities include designing delivering and continuously improving online courses that align with best practices in digital pedagogy evolving industry standards and the departments emphasis on hands-on application. Faculty collaborate with peers and industry partners to update and refine curricula ensuring that academic programs remain responsive to emerging trends and technologies particularly in information technology and distance education. Contributions to program-level assessment accreditation and alignment with learning outcomes are essential as is engagement in professional development to stay current in the field. While not research-focused faculty are encouraged to pursue applied research and scholarly activities that enhance instructional quality and support workforce-relevant learning. Additional responsibilities include participating in departmental and college service activities contributing to outreach and industry engagement efforts and supporting the development of external funding opportunities as appropriate. These activities collectively strengthen the departments commitment to accessible innovative and career-relevant distance education.
Required Education Experience Certification/License Equivalency
Masters or higher degree in Information Technology Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Enterprise Systems Engineering or a closely related field (in hand by hiring date) and five years of relevant applied Information Technology work experience in an industrial environment are required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Online Instruction
Knowledge: Expert in online pedagogy LMS tools and digital teaching practices.
Skills: Develop and deliver interactive media-rich online courses.
Abilities: Adapt content and methods across platforms to support diverse learners.
Student Engagement
Knowledge: Understand strategies for engagement and retention in virtual settings.
Skills: Communicate proactively through email video forums and virtual office hours.
Abilities: Foster inclusive collaborative online learning environments.
Adaptability and Growth
Knowledge: Stay current with trends in online education and applied teaching.
Skills: Respond to curriculum tech and student feedback to improve instruction.
Abilities: Remain flexible and solution-oriented in changing contexts.
Collaboration and Curriculum Innovation
Knowledge: Understand collaborative curriculum development processes.
Skills: Work effectively with faculty and industry partners to align programs with workforce needs.
Abilities: Contribute constructively to departmental goals committees and shared projects.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Faculty in this position are responsible for designing developing and delivering engaging online courses that incorporate hands-on application-based learning and reflect best practices in digital pedagogy. They work collaboratively with faculty peers and industry partners to update and improve curricula ensuring alignment with emerging technologies and workforce needs in the information technology field. Faculty foster student engagement and success through proactive communication inclusive course design and the creation of supportive virtual learning communities. They contribute to program-level assessment curriculum mapping and accreditation processes to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with learning outcomes. While research is not a required component of this role faculty are encouraged to engage in applied scholarship that enhances instruction or supports program relevance. Ongoing professional development is expected to maintain expertise in both subject matter and online instructional methods. Additional responsibilities include participating in departmental and college service activities supporting strategic initiatives engaging with industry and community partners and contributing to the pursuit of external funding when appropriate.
Applicants should submit the following documents: (1) a cover letter (2) curriculum vitae (3) official and evaluated transcripts (if applicable) and (4) the names and contact information of at least three professional references.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements of the Position
Department Contact: Brbara A. Gamillo
Contingent Upon Funding:Contingent upon funding
Bargaining Unit Eligibility:This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Employment Type
Full-Time
