Professor of Practice- Engineering

The Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering at Clarkson University invites applications for a full time Professor of Practice position in Engineering (starting date as early as January 2024). A Ph.D. in Engineering or related area is preferred as well as significant industrial experience.The successful candidate will take an active role in the continued development of engineering manufacturing at Clarkson as a result of a 32-million-dollar financial commitment from the Solinsky Engineering Leadership Challenge which represents the largest directed gift in the history of Clarkson University and will result in an 80-million-dollar investment in engineering. The academic year salary range for this position is: $95,000 to $120,000 depending on experience, with the possibility of supplementing this during the summer.Clarkson’s Coulter School of Engineering currently offers B.S., M.S. and PhD. degrees in several areas of engineering. Successful candidates will be expected to teach fundamental undergraduate and graduate courses in engineering, and significantly increase Clarkson's engagement and partnership with industry.Details about the Coulter School of Engineering can be found at https://www.clarkson.edu/academics/engineering. More information about this position is available at: Applications are to include a CV and contact information for at least three professional references. For additional information, contact the chair of the search committee, Prof. Kenneth Willmert, willmert@clarkson.edu.

Minimal Qualifications:

BS plus 10 years of industry experience or MS plus 5 years of industry experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. plus 10 years of industry experience and teaching experience

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities. 

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records