Prairie View A&M UniversityAssistant Professor of Practice - Chevron Engineering Leadership AcademyJob TitleAssistant Professor of Practice - Chevron Engineering Leadership Academy
AgencyPrairie View A&M University
DepartmentCollege Of Engineering
Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate
Job LocationPrairie View, Texas
Job TypeFaculty
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The Assistant Professor of Practice provides instructional, programmatic, and professional leadership support for the Chevron Engineering Leadership Academy. This position is designed to deliver practice-based leadership instruction, mentor undergraduate students, and support applied learning experiences aligned with industry and workforce needs.
Please Note: The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.Responsibilities:Instruction & Curriculum Development:
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate leadership-related courses; develop leadership curriculum, modules, micro-credentials, and certificate programs aligned with engineering leadership competencies.
Undergraduate Research & Applied Learning:
- Mentor undergraduate students in applied research, leadership capstone projects, internships, and experiential learning activities related to engineering leadership.
Program Development & Assessment:
- Support program planning, implementation, assessment, data collection, and continuous improvement for the Chevron Engineering Leadership Academy.
Student Advising & Engagement:
- Advise and mentor student cohorts and leadership teams; support student organizations aligned with leadership and professional development goals.
Service & Industry Engagement:
- Participate in service activities, industry engagement, workshops, speaker series, and committees relevant to the Academy and College.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:- Doctorate in Engineering, Engineering Management, Leadership Studies, Education, or a closely related field; or a Master's degree with significant industry leadership experience appropriate for a Professor of Practice appointment.
- Five years of Leadership Academy experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Knowledge of leadership development and student learning.
- Ability to teach and mentor student populations.
- Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and industry partners.
Preferred Qualifications:- University-level teaching experience; experience working with industry partners.
- Experience developing leadership or professional development programs.
Job Posting Close Date: Required Attachments: Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines: All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or
jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements: All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PVAMU_External/job/Prairie-View-TX/Assistant-Professor-of-Practice---Chevron-Engineering-Leadership-Academy_R-091156-1?workerSubType=0e1cd8ed3502012ddf607157e74b7d04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020103f9b47257e74b7f04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed350201da3af87057e74b7c04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020108df607157e74b7e04About UsFor more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.
PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a “University of the first class” begins here!
Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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