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Assoc./Full Professor of Engineering Practice for Executive MS in AI Engineering Leadership Program
PURDUE UNIVERSITY - ELMORE FAMILY SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Palo Alto, CA, USA (Hybrid)
Purdue University's College of Engineering invites applications for a Professor of Engineering Practice (PEP) position at the Associate/Full level in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. This is a non-tenure-track faculty position serving as both a founding faculty member and the inaugural Program Director for a new Executive MS in AI Engineering Leadership.
Job Summary:
The role involves teaching graduate-level courses, shaping curriculum, building industry partnerships, and mentoring students. The program is anchored in online instruction with in-person enrichment opportunities in Palo Alto, California (based at Playground Global in Silicon Valley).
Qualifications:
- Education: PhD in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related discipline; OR an MS in these fields plus 10+ years of professional experience.
- Expertise: Deep experience in technical areas (e.g., AI, physical AI, AI infrastructure, robotics) and technical organizational leadership/management.
- Required Skills: Significant experience leading technical teams, shaping organizational strategy, developing talent, and delivering products or programs at scale.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit an application via the Purdue careers site, including: (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae or résumé; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy (max. 3 pages); (4) a statement on what emerging leaders in AI/Physical AI need to know (max. 1 page); and (5) names and contact information of at least three references. Review of applications begins June 8, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
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