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This role is based in University, MS.

How many years of experience does this Assistant Professor of Practice role require?

The posting calls for at least 5 years of relevant experience.

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Assistant Professor of Practice

University of Mississippi · University, MS2d ago

MS-level Academic / Postdoc roles on Crosslinked list a median of $73k (15 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Teach product realization and manufacturing courses and labs, and build industry partnerships in a mechanical engineering department.

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Why it is interesting. Build a new product realization curriculum linking design, materials and manufacturing, with industry-sponsored projects and the Center for Manufacturing Excellence.

Might not be for you. Non-tenure teaching role requiring 5+ years of aerospace or automotive manufacturing experience; focus is manufacturing, not materials research.

Deep specialist Senior hires only

Adjacent materials roleMechanical Engineering faculty; courses cover material selection, molding, thermoforming, casting, additive manufacturing, process control

H-1B filings

University of Mississippi filed 16 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Median filed pay: $74K a year.

Universities are exempt from the H-1B cap, so roles here skip the lottery.

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Seniority: Entry level
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: MS
Experience: 5+ yrs
Industry: General manufacturing
Role: Academic / Postdoc

Role details

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Job Summary

Performs duties in instruction, including the teaching of practical skills and demonstrating best professional. Not eligible for tenure.

Job Description

The University of Mississippi invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in

Product Realization

in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This position reflects the university’s growing emphasis on connecting design, materials, manufacturing processes, and testing with real-world product realization, transforming concepts into products.

The successful candidate will develop and deliver innovative undergraduate courses and labs that bridge the gap between design intent and manufacturability. Instruction will cover the principles and applications of

fundamental and advanced fabricating methods,

including machining, casting, molding, thermoforming, sheet metal forming, additive manufacturing, digital fabrication, prototyping, and process control. Developed courses will be accessible to students within the School of Engineering.

Preference will be given to candidates with significant

industry experience

in aerospace, automotive, energy, or related advanced manufacturing sectors. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to translate professional expertise into

hands-on learning environments that

prepare graduates for leadership roles in modern engineering firms. Candidates should also be familiar with industry applications of artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing, such as data-driven process monitoring and control, predictive maintenance, machine vision for quality inspection, and digital twins, and be able to bring these practices into the classroom and lab.

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Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Development and Instruction:

Develop And Teach Courses In Product Realization With An Emphasis On Modern And Digitally Enabled Engineering Design And Fabrication Technologies, Including

Introduction to Product Realization: Design-for-manufacture, prototyping, material selection, tolerance and quality considerations, sustainability.

Fundamentals of Manufacturing: core processes including machining, casting, molding, forming, joining, and additive manufacturing, taught through the lens of process selection, design, and cost/rate/quality trade-offs.

Digital Fabrication and Automation: Industry 4.0 concepts, connected machines and sensors (IIoT), robotics and automation, and digital twins of products and processes.

AI and Data-Driven Process Control: statistical process control and quality systems extended with machine learning for process monitoring, predictive maintenance, machine vision inspection, and data-driven decision-making on the factory floor.

Experiential Learning and Mentorship:

Develop and oversee hands-on labs and design-build projects that reinforce course concepts and emphasize iterative design, testing and validation, systems-level thinking, and data-driven decision-making.
Mentor students in product realization pathways.
Provide students with real-world project opportunities through industry-sponsored collaborations.

Industry and Academic Collaboration:

Build partnerships with regional and national companies to provide internships, co-ops, and collaborative projects.
Incorporate guest lectures, case studies, and applied research opportunities with industry partners.
Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration with the Center for Manufacturing Excellence and others.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field are required.

Industry Experience:

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.

Teaching and Mentoring:

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 Qualifications

Experience collaborating with engineering design and product development programs.
Familiarity with interdisciplinary teaching approaches integrating engineering and business practices.
Industry experience applying artificial intelligence, machine learning, or advanced production technologies (e.g., Industry 4.0, connected sensors and IIoT, automation, digital twins) to production environments.

Education Qualifications

Master's (Required)

Experience

Related Experience

Interview Requirement

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.