Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor of Practice

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor of Practice Requisition ID: 2026-10796 # of Openings: 3 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: College of Engineering Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) (http://www.mae.usu.edu/) at Utah State University invites applications for three Professor of Practice positions to lead the development and delivery of an innovative, multi-course CORE Design and Problem Solving Experience within the undergraduate Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering curricula. At least one position will be filled by a candidate with a systems engineering background and will contribute to teaching coursework in support of a professional master's degree in systems engineering. These positions offer a unique opportunity to help create a transformative educational experience that bridges classroom learning and professional engineering practice. The successful candidates will collaborate with faculty, industry partners, and students to develop a hands-on, experiential learning sequence that immerses students in authentic engineering challenges during their second and third years of study. The CORE Design and Problem Solving Experience is intended to cultivate engineers who can confidently tackle ambiguous, open-ended problems by integrating independently acquired knowledge, sound engineering judgment, technical communication, and iterative design processes. Students will learn through doing, testing, failing, refining, and ultimately succeeding in environments that mirror real-world engineering practice. The CORE Design and Problem Solving Experience will serve as the centerpiece of the undergraduate experience in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Through a sequence of integrated courses and projects, students will develop competencies in: * Engineering design and systems thinking * Structured problem solving * Requirements development and management * Research and development processes * Risk assessment and decision making * Identifying and applying appropriate engineering analysis * Design for manufacturability, reliability, sustainability, cost, safety, and other Design-for-X principles * Prototyping, testing, validation, and verification * Documentation and technical reporting * Communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders * Teamwork and project execution * Learning independently and applying newly acquired knowledge * Iterative design, resilience, and learning from failure These are expected to be full-time, non-tenure-track Professor of Practice appointments. Rank and appointment details will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Responsibilities Successful candidates will play a central leadership role in establishing and continuously improving this program. Responsibilities include: Curriculum Development and Leadership * Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the CORE Design and Problem Solving Experience. * Develop... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, geneti c information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).