What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Practice, Robotics position at Plymouth State University?
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The Computer Science and Technology program at Plymouth State University invites qualified applicants to apply for a full time, 12 month, Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Practice to commence in August 2025. We seek a dynamic colleague committed to teaching excellence, student development, and service. The successful applicant will join an existing team of dedicated, innovative individuals in a multi-disciplinary academic unit , will teach courses in the Robotics sequence, serve as an academic advisor to Robotics students, and participate in service and outreach activities of the Robotics program. They may also teach other courses across the CS&T discipline or in General Education as assigned by the academic unit leader. The successful applicant will also manage the Robotics & Maker Space labs. They will enhance and significantly grow our existing Robotics program and forge relationships with local community colleges and high schools. Establishing relationships with local robotics companies is a natural outcome of this person’s role.
The search is open to all robotics-related fields, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science. Applicants must have earned a Masters degree and have 3 to 5 years experience in Mechanical/Electrical/Systems Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field. But, preference is given to applicants with broad-based knowledge, practice and skills in Robotics and Mechatronics. A broad-based systems-oriented perspective is essential.
A Successful Candidate Will Also Demonstrate
Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.
Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Location:
Plymouth
Salary Grade
Faculty 01
The Computer Science and Technology program at Plymouth State University invites qualified applicants to apply for a full time, 12 month, Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Practice to commence in August 2025. We seek a dynamic colleague committed to teaching excellence, student development, and service. The successful applicant will join an existing team of dedicated, innovative individuals in a multi-disciplinary academic unit , will teach courses in the Robotics sequence, serve as an academic advisor to Robotics students, and participate in service and outreach activities of the Robotics program. They may also teach other courses across the CS&T discipline or in General Education as assigned by the academic unit leader. The successful applicant will also manage the Robotics & Maker Space labs. They will enhance and significantly grow our existing Robotics program and forge relationships with local community colleges and high schools. Establishing relationships with local robotics companies is a natural outcome of this person’s role.
The search is open to all robotics-related fields, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science. Applicants must have earned a Masters degree and have 3 to 5 years experience in Mechanical/Electrical/Systems Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field. But, preference is given to applicants with broad-based knowledge, practice and skills in Robotics and Mechatronics. A broad-based systems-oriented perspective is essential.
A Successful Candidate Will Also Demonstrate
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Collegiality and ability to collaborate with colleagues.
- Commitment to success of all students.
- Interest in engaging in projects involving collaboration with internal and external partners.
- Experience as a practitioner in industry.
- Interest or experience teaching in one or more of the following areas: Robotics, Digital Systems, Microcontroller and Distributed Systems.
- Experience working on interdisciplinary projects.
- Interest in developing and teaching courses in the General Education program.
- Experience with teams, committees, or other academic leadership.
- Cover Letter
- Resume/ CV
- Contact Information for 3 Professional References
- Teaching Philosophy
Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.
Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Location:
Plymouth
Salary Grade
Faculty 01
