University of Mississippi · 2 days ago
Professor of Practice - General Engineering/Mechanical Engineering
University, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Mississippi is seeking a Professor of Practice in Product Realization with a joint appointment in General Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The successful candidate will develop and deliver innovative undergraduate courses and labs, bridging the gap between design intent and manufacturability, while also mentoring students and advising competitive design teams.
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Responsibilities
Develop and teach courses in Product Realization covering topics such as :
Introduction to Product Realization: Design-for-manufacture, prototyping, material selection, tolerance and quality considerations, sustainability
Fundamentals of Manufacturing: machining, casting (sand, lost foam, investment), molding, thermoforming, sheet metal forming, additive manufacturing, electronics assembly
Manufacturing Processes & Process Control: rate, quality, cost, flexibility, sustainability, lifecycle considerations
Develop and oversee hands-on labs and design-build projects, emphasizing iteration, systems-level thinking, and data-driven decision-making
Mentor students in manufacturing and product development pathways
Advise competitive student design teams (Formula SAE, Baja SAE, robotics, etc.)
Provide students with real-world project opportunities through industry-sponsored collaborations
Build partnerships with regional and national manufacturers to provide internships, co-ops, and collaborative projects
Incorporate guest lectures, case studies, and applied research opportunities with industry partners
Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration the Schools of Accountancy, Business, Engineering, and the Center for Manufacturing Excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field are required
A minimum of five years of professional experience in the aerospace, automotive, or related manufacturing industries with a focus on manufacturing processes and process control is required
Proven experience in teaching or mentoring in academic or professional settings
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with a multidisciplinary engineering student body
Preferred
Experience collaborating with business or manufacturing management programs
Familiarity with interdisciplinary teaching approaches integrating engineering and business practices
Prior involvement with or advising of competitive engineering design teams, particularly SAE competition teams
Benefits
Health and wellness initiatives
Company
University of Mississippi
University of Mississippi is an educational institution that provides research, leadership, business, pharmacy, medicine, and law education.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
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2024-07-16Grant· $0.75M
2023-06-23Grant
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