Job description

School of Engineering: Engineering Science and Management

The Vanderbilt University School of Engineering invites applications for a full-time Professor of the Practice position.  This position will teach for both the MS in Business and Technology (MSBT) program and for the Engineering Management Undergraduate Semester program. It will be based at our NYC-Vanderbilt campus and will begin in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be able to teach at least four of the following courses:

• Program and Project Management Strategies (graduate level): This course will discuss the management of small- to medium-sized projects ($10k to $10M), with some introduction to the management of very large and complex projects. Concepts that will be introduced include the engineering design process, design tools, software-assisted decision-making and professional management skills.
• Intellectual Property in Technology and Business (graduate level): This course offers an assessment of intellectual property law for a technical, non-legal audience. It will cover different forms of IP protection (e.g., trademark, copyright, patents), with a primary focus on patents. The course will discuss the use of intellectual property on business strategy and how the available forms of IP affect business and technology development decisions. The course also discusses open-source software and its impact, and IP valuation.
• Data Analytics and AI (graduate level): Programming, analysis, and visualization of real data for the purposes of informing decision making in engineering problems. Statistical modeling in a practical and applied perspective; application of data analytics to bridge the gap between data and decisions; fundamentals of design of experiments.
• Probabilistic Methods in Engineering Design (graduate level): Applications of probabilistic methods in the analysis and synthesis of engineering systems. Review of basic probability concepts, random variables and distributions, modeling and quantification of uncertainty, testing the validity of assumed models, linear regression and correlation analyses, Monte Carlo simulation, reliability y analysis and reliability-based design. Prerequisite: undergraduate course in probability/statistics
• Applied Behavioral Science (undergraduate level):  Leadership styles, power team building, conflict resolution, management resolution, interviewing techniques.
• Program and Project Management (undergraduate level): Scheduling, cost estimation/predictions, network analysis, optimization, resource/load leveling, risk/mitigation, quality/testing, international projects. Term project required. Provides validated preparation for the Project Management Institute CAPM certification.
• Enterprise System Design (undergraduate level): Design of complex enterprise systems and processes including enterprise requirements analysis, process-mapping, modeling, performance measurement, benchmarking, solution development, and change management

In addition to teaching, the Professor of the Practice will oversee the undergraduate Structured Internship program and, in collaboration with the Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management, manage the MSBT internship program.  An important role for this position is to develop industry partnerships to strengthen professional connections for students and the programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction for the assigned courses in an on-campus format.
• Prepare course materials, assignments, and assessments; provide timely feedback to students and support their learning and professional development.
• Manage the MSBT internship program and cultivate relationships with industry partners in collaboration with the Owen Graduate School of Management.
• Develop and maintain connections with industry, working alongside Owen, to enhance student learning and support program growth.
• Collaborate with faculty and program staff at both the NYC-Vanderbilt campus and the Nashville campus to ensure alignment with program goals.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering Management, Technology Management, Business, or a closely related field.
• Significant professional experience in industry and leadership roles.
• Expertise in program and project management and/or intellectual property in a technology/business context.
• Experience teaching or mentoring graduate students preferred.
• Strong ability to engage students, foster industry relationships, and bridge academic and professional environments.

How to apply

Applications should include a (i) cover letter, (ii) complete curriculum vitae, (iii) statement of teaching, (iv) description of prior experience managing internship, co-op, or other industry engagement programs, including examples of building and maintaining partnerships with industry organizations, and (v) a minimum of three references. Application materials are to be submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/178131. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.