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Code: 10017
FLSA: Exempt
Posting Number: FRGV1768
Location: Edinburg, Texas
Division/Organization: Provost – Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 3 years
Tenure
Status: Non Tenure Track
FTE: 1
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.
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 Qualification:
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.
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
and Experience
License or Certification Required?: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date:
09/01/2025
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 Date: 11/01/2024
Special Instructions to
Applicants:
All applications must be submitted via the UTRGV application portal at https:/
/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.
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.
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.
To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/45201jeid-441ca6f470d62045b46af0c487e22de3
