2026 Professor in the Practice in Rice Center for Engineering Leadership

Position Description The Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL) at Rice University, located in Houston, Texas, seeks applications for a full‑time Professor in the Practice position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. The position is part of the Master of Engineering Management & Leadership (MEML) program, a professionally oriented graduate program that integrates engineering, leadership, and business principles. The successful candidate will contribute to the MEML program through high‑impact teaching, curriculum development, and engagement with industry partners. Key Responsibilities Teach a minimum of three courses annually. Team‑teach MEML courses. Collaborate with MEML faculty on curriculum innovation and program development. Develop new courses and instructional materials aligned with evolving industry needs. Teach in both on‑campus and online formats. Build and foster partnerships with industry and other academics to bring state‑of‑the‑art material to MEML degree course(s). Mentor student teams on projects and support professional development. Participate in service activities within RCEL and the School of Engineering and Computing. Qualifications

• Candidates should have significant professional experience (typically 10+ years) in engineering, engineering management, systems engineering, or a related field.
• Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or computational science (e.g., computer science, computational & applied math, statistics) by June 30, 2026, or have a strong record of teaching excellence.

EEO Statement We welcome the fullness of diversity to Rice. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality or ethnic origin, genetic information, ability and disability, political opinion, or protected veteran status. We seek to attract greater representation of women, scholars of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and others who have historically been under‑represented in the electrical and computing engineering; attract students from a wide range of countries and backgrounds; accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff varied in background and thought; and maintain an environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our local, regional, and global communities. Contact More information can be found on the department’s website or by contacting Kazimir Karwowski at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.