Engineering Management Adjunct

The Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University is seeking a Non-Regular Rank Adjunct Professor to teach Masters-level classes. The faculty member will teach a graduate-level Management in High Tech Industries course for students in the Master of Engineering Management program. This position is expected to be part time teaching 1-2 course sections per semester on-campus at Duke University in Durham, N.C.

This appointment runs from January 1, 2022 to July 31, 2024.

Candidates should have relevant experience and a track record of helping individuals, particularly in science & technology fields learn concepts and practice skills that will enable them to transition from being an individual contributor to managing and leading others as a business professional. The candidate should demonstrate competence in areas such as understanding of management and leadership; developing awareness of own management and leadership styles; building and practicing competencies essential for team success; and helping individuals become ethical leaders above reproach. They will also have a PhD in engineering, psychology, or a related field (or commensurate industry leadership experience plus a master’s degree). Prior teaching experience in a university setting is preferred but not required.

The successful candidate for this role will be expected to:

• Teach one or more graduate courses each semester

• Collaborate with faculty across multiple departments in the School of Engineering

• Develop and deliver world class Management in High Tech Industries courses

We seek staff members committed to building a diverse and inclusive community that fosters excellence in research and teaching and welcome applications from women and members of minority groups as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university’s research and teaching missions.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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