University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Application Process:

Click "Apply Now" and login or create an applicant profile. Complete the application and upload the following required documents:

1. A letter of interest highlighting your qualifications.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. A statement (not to exceed 2 pages) describing your teaching and mentoring practices, particularly in an asynchronous environment for adult learners.
4. A list of at least five (5) professional references, including contact information.

The statement and reference list may be uploaded as "Additional Documents."

Job Summary:

The College of Engineering (COE) Dean’s Office at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) — a land grant, Big Ten, and R1 institution — seeks to hire a non-tenure track Professor of Practice at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor in the Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program, beginning Fall semester 2026.

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Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in a variety of non-class activities that address the College’s teaching mission such as advising, mentoring, and outreach. Responsibilities for the candidates based in Lincoln would include 90% teaching and 10% service, to include networking with industry, involvement with faculty in other departments who may teach courses in the MEM program and fostering interdisciplinary ties with appropriate departments and programs within the university. If teaching remotely, responsibility is 100% teaching with occasional service to the program.

Key teaching responsibilities include:

• Develop and teach graduate-level courses which meet MEM guidelines and standards with primary focus on application, integrating industry experience with theory and practice.
• Maintain relevance and freshness of course content and assignments through regular review and updates.
• Be fully engaged in the instructional process; create & maintain a positive, inclusive learning experience; remain responsive to communications from students and program staff.

About Us:

Program Overview

The MEM is a professional graduate degree for working professionals. This non-thesis, 30-credit-hour program is ranked highly by US News and certified by the American Society for Engineering Management. The MEM is fully online and delivered asynchronously via Canvas, with no residency requirements. Students have STEM degrees and are non-traditional adult learners with average 8 years of relevant industry experience, substantially or fully supported by their employers to finance their education.

College Growth

The MEM program is a professional master’s degree, dedicated to fulfilling the needs in Nebraska and beyond for enabling a technically prepared workforce to meet the operational, managerial, and leadership challenges facing engineering and technology industries. Our program plays a key role in complementing the College’s ambitious research goals, supported by cutting-edge facilities, including a $75M research building and a $115M engineering education building opened in 2024. COE is dedicated to delivering a world-class engineering education, including its unique Complete Engineer® Program. We are one of the first three institutions in the nation to receive the ASEE Diversity Recognition Program Silver Award.

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About UNL and Lincoln

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is Nebraska’s land-grant research university, is a member of the Big Ten, and ranks among Doctoral Universities with the Highest Research Activity [Carnegie CIHE]. As the state’s flagship institution, UNL plays a key role in the research and innovation landscape within the region. Lincoln, the state capital, is also part of a growing high-tech region known as the ‘Midwest Silicon Prairie’.  We offer a vibrant, welcoming, family-friendly community with a strong economy, excellent public-school system, modest cost of living, and a high quality of life. Learn more about life in Lincoln at placetobelnk.com and aboutlincoln.unl.edu.

Required Qualifications:

• At least one degree in an engineering discipline, and a Ph.D. or doctoral equivalent degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Operations, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Previous successful teaching experiences in Engineering Management. 
• Successful web-based, asynchronous, online teaching experience in a formal academic program at an institution of higher learning. 
• Candidates must demonstrate their experience and abilities to teach a diverse student body. 
• At least 15 years of post-graduate work experience directly related to engineering and technology industries.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications (e.g., PE, PMP, CQE, CPEM, SSBB, etc.).
• A demonstrated commitment to student learning, success, and career development.
• A service-oriented approach with exceptional people management, mentoring, and communication skills, capable of inspiring learners to fully engage in the learning process.