Assistant​/Associate Professor of Practice

Overview

Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (non-tenure track) with expertise in advanced manufacturing. The position supports growth in advanced manufacturing and the VT MADE center for advanced manufacturing. The appointment is effective August 2026.

• Coordinate advanced manufacturing activities within the VT MADE center and lead an experiential learning and research space in Mitchell Hall (currently under construction).
• Train and assist graduate students with equipment operation; mentor undergraduate student teams; contribute to industry training workshops; support research efforts; and provide classroom instruction as needed.

• Required:
  
  graduate degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in experimental advanced manufacturing; strong record of academic and professional accomplishments; ability to work collaboratively; experience leading interdisciplinary research in academia or industry.
• Strong professional experience with industrial partners in advanced manufacturing; commitment to mentoring and advising student-led research; ability to be an effective instructor in both laboratory-focused group projects and classroom settings; willingness to expand disciplinary boundaries while training the next generation of engineers.

• A PhD degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field is preferred.

• Overtime Status:
  Exempt (not eligible for overtime)
• Appointment Type:
  Regular
• Review Date:
  October 3, 2025
• Additional Information:
  Criminal conviction check is required.

Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university focused on teaching, research, and outreach. The university emphasizes Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) and aims to prepare leaders through hands-on, transdisciplinary education. Virginia Tech has a broad presence in Virginia and beyond, with strong engineering programs and a significant research enterprise.

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