DescriptionThe Vanderbilt University School of Engineering invites applications for a full-time Professor of the Practice position in the MS in Business and Technology (MSBT) program*. This position will be based at our NYC-Vanderbilt campus and will begin in Fall 2026. The Professor of the Practice will teach the following graduate-level courses:
- Program and Project Management Strategies
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
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.
In addition to teaching, the Professor of the Practice will, in collaboration with the Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, manage the MSBT internship program and develop industry partnerships to strengthen professional connections for students and the program.
*Pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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.
Application Instructions 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.
