Note for Current UM Employees

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Position Description

The School of Engineering (SoE) and the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence (CME) at The University of Mississippi is accepting applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Practice. This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track teaching position within the SoE and CME. Primary duties of the position will be teaching core undergraduate engineering courses in the SoE and lean manufacturing courses in the CME program.

Job responsibilities:
This is a professional position in which the faculty member teaches undergraduate coursework related to core engineering and lean manufacturing subject matter. Additional duties may include advising students and student organizations as well as participating in recruiting and orientation events. Competitive candidates will have demonstrable teaching ability, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and an energetic commitment to undergraduate education. The opportunity for advancement to the rank of Associate Professor of Practice or Professor of Practice is available.
The candidate will also contribute to the SoE and CME in matters of curricula and instruction, serve on related committees, have the opportunity to work with student competition teams, help advise and mentor undergraduates, work with and develop new industry partners to help create internship and co-op opportunities for students, and help coordinate efforts between the SoE and CME.

Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates are sought having a Master’s degree or higher with at least one degree in an engineering discipline or a closely related field and a minimum of 5 years of non-academic experience, preferably in a process engineering role. Faculty rank is open and will be determined based on the experience and qualifications of the candidate.

Application Procedures
A cover letter, detailed curriculum vita, teaching statement, and a list of at least three references are required for application review and should be submitted with the online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position.

Position Details

Appointment (9 Month)

Assignment Type (Non-Tenure Track)

Application Procedures

Combine the documents into two individual documents and utilize the "cover letter" and "resume" upload feature.

About the University of MS & Oxford, MS

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.

Background Check Statement

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EEO Statement

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