**Professor of Practice** **Bookmark this Posting** **Print Preview** **|** **Apply for this Job** **Please see Special Instructions for more details.** To apply applicants should go to **https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/31129** and submit the following materials: **Required Documents:** + **Curriculum Vitae** + **Cover Letter** + **Unofficial Transcripts** + **Contact information for 3 references** Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be addressed to Susan Ferreira at **ferreira@uta.edu** . For more information about UTA, please visit: **http://www.uta.edu/uta** . **Posting Details** Position Information **Posting Number** F00625P **Position Title** Professor of Practice **Department** Industrial Engineering **Location** Arlington **Job Family** Faculty **Position Status** Full-time **Rank** Non-Tenured **Work Hours** Standard **Open to** External and Internal **FLSA** Exempt **Duration** Funding expected to continue **Pay Basis** Monthly **Benefits Eligible** Yes **Job Summary** The Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering (IMSE) at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a Professor of Practice position. The ideal candidate will possess significant professional experience in industrial and systems engineering or related fields and a passion for working in a collaborative environment. This non-tenure track position focuses on creating research opportunities for the IMSE department by engaging with external leaders in industry, government, and academia with purpose of facilitating business development connections for faculty in the department. The primary job objective is to increase a profitable review stream for the IMSE department through a successful association of department capabilities and industry and government demand or developed opportunities. **Benefits at UTA** We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link: **https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php** **CBC Requirement** It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Assist in fostering research funding-oriented relationships between IMSE department faculty and members of industry, government, and academia. + Identify and facilitate the development of research funding opportunities with industry and government groups on behalf of faculty. + Stay updated on industry practices, emerging methods and new technologies to share insights with faculty so that the IMSE program curriculums and research can evolve as needs change. + Engage in appropriate local DFW area industrial engineering and systems engineering professional societies to network on behalf of the IMSE department and UT Arlington. + Assist in identifying industry, government, and academic representatives as guest speakers for the IMSE classes and speaker series. + Contribute to outreach and recruitment efforts to attract prospective students to the IMSE programs. + Engage in professional development and continuous learning opportunities. **Required Qualifications** + A Ph.D. in Engineering or related discipline. + Significant professional engineering experience in a leadership or senior technical role. + Track record of creating, developing, advancing, and/or securing industry and/or government sponsored programs in academia or similar venues. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills as evidenced by significant experience in promoting and building relationships within and among academia, industry and/or government organizations. **Preferred Qualifications** + A Ph.D. degree in systems engineering or industrial engineering. + 10 or more years of professional engineering experience in a leadership or senior technical role. + 10 or more years of creating, developing, advancing, and/or securing industry and/or government sponsored programs in academia. + Experience directing a research center and/or group in an academic, industry, and/or government setting. + Experience in collaborating with recruitment team(s) in new student acquisition. + Served in leadership positions in professional societies related to engineering. **Special Conditions for Eligibility** **Department Information** The Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering (IMSE) Department Ph.D. offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial Engineering, as well as an M.S. in Engineering Management and multiple graduate certificate programs. It currently has about 500 students and 21 full-time faculty members. The UTA College of Engineering (COE) provides comprehensive engineering programs with 12 baccalaureate, 13 master’s, and 9 doctoral programs. It has approximately 10,000 students. In addition to IMSE, there are the Departments of Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The COE’s M.S. in Data Science currently enrolls nearly 250 students. **University Information** The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas. Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact. **Working Title** **EEO Statement** It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy. **ADA Accommodations** The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email **ADADocs@uta.edu** . Posting Detail Information **Number of Vacancies** 1 **Desired Start Date** 09/01/2025 **Open Date** 02/11/2025 **Review Start Date** **Open Until Filled** Yes **Special Instructions to Applicants** To apply applicants should go to **https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/31129** and submit the following materials: **Required Documents:** + **Curriculum Vitae** + **Cover Letter** + **Unofficial Transcripts** + **Contact information for 3 references** Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be addressed to Susan Ferreira at **ferreira@uta.edu** . For more information about UTA, please visit: **http://www.uta.edu/uta** . **Requirement Questions** Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). **Documents Needed To Apply** **Required Documents** 1. Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover/Interest Letter 3. Transcripts **Optional Documents**