Duke Universitys Pratt School of Engineering is seeking a talented, driven, and innovative, Executive in Residence to lead all aspects of the AI Master of Engineers Industry Practicum Program, a required course which all students taken in which they work in teams on a technical project with an industry sponsor. The Executive in Residence will also develop and launch 1-2 new elective options for both the AI Master of Engineering and Master of Engineering Management students at the intersection of AI/analytics and product management / product innovation.

If you are passionate about developing the next generation of leaders in applied AI and are enthused about leveraging your leadership skills to lead our Industry Practicum Program and build on our current number of corporate relationships, then we invite you to apply for this role. The AI Master of Engineering is housed within the Institute for Enterprise Engineering, which supports the development of engineering professionals throughout their careers as a part of Dukes Pratt School of Engineering (Durham, NC).

The major responsibilities of this new Executive in Residence position will be (1) lead the AI MEng Industry Practicum program including sourcing, scoping and managing all student projects, 2) teach two new elective courses in AI and at the intersection of AI and product innovation / product management, and 3) participate in service work, which may include but is not limited to; application reviews, industry relations, technical professional education, student mentoring and career support, and supporting the Duke AI Hackathon and other events for the AI MEng program.

Preferred candidates will have a demonstrated ability to lead student-industry projects, teach courses at the graduate level, and mentor students from diverse cultures. Candidates should also have significant industry experience and a strong track record of success in managing cross-functional AI/analytics projects. An academic and industry understanding of these areas, in particular in an applied environment, is crucial to the success of the classes. A PhD in a relevant technical area is strongly preferred but not required. This is expected to be an on-site, full-time position.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideasan exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Information about Duke Engineerings diversity, inclusion, and antiracist work can be found at https://pratt.duke.edu/about/diversity.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke also makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Applicants should submit the materials below through AJO. The preferred application date is September 13, 2024, but applications will be considered until a suitable applicant is found.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
Cover letter
Teaching Statement, including examples of course topics the candidate could consider teaching, approach to creating an exemplary classroom environment and instructional approaches to optimize student learning.
Statement of how candidate will foster an inclusive, respectful work environment and a summary of their diversity, equity, inclusion and community vision. Previous experience in these areas should be included in this summary.
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Three references (names and email addresses)

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