Assoc./Full Professor of Engineering Practice for Executive MS in AI Engineering Leadership Program

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.