Assistant​/Associate Professor-Educator or Practice, Dept. of Mechanical, Materials Industrial Eng

Assistant/Associate Professor-Educator or Practice, Dept. of Mechanical, Materials, & Industrial Eng

The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Industrial Engineering in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for multiple full-time, non-tenure track Professor – Educator or Professor of Practice positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate in the Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology Programs. Salary and rank will be commensurate with credentials.

Essential Functions

• Faculty in the role of an Assistant/Associate Professor – Educator:
  Deliver high-quality, effective, innovative engineering pedagogy and student mentorship. Continuously improve the undergraduate curriculum and accreditation assessment.
• Faculty in the role of an Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice:
  Provide instruction directly incorporating their professional industrial experience to bridge the academic/industry divide. Establish and maintain relevant aspects of experiential learning throughout the undergraduate curriculum, including linking the students' experiences in co-op with classroom learning.
• For both Assistant/Associate Professor – Educator and Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice:
  Appointments are primarily focused on undergraduate teaching, accompanied by service expectations. Teaching expectations are determined by workload policies for undergraduate mechanical engineering and mechanical engineering technology courses each primary semester (faculty have two primary semesters Spring/Summer, Summer/Fall, or Fall/Spring with the third being a secondary, non-teaching, semester). Instructional delivery may be in a traditional classroom and/or laboratory setting. Service expectations include activities such as committee membership, student mentoring, student group advising, accreditation assessment, and curriculum/program development.

Minimum Requirements

• For an appointment as Assistant/Associate Professor – Educator, the following is required prior to the effective date of the appointment:
  Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• For an appointment as Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, one of the following is required prior to the effective date of the appointment:
  Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field and six (6) years of direct experience practicing the discipline of Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related field) in industry, or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field and eight (8) years of direct experience practicing the discipline of Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related field) in industry.

Application Process

Interested candidates should create an Applicant Profile at (Position #103042). Include the following attachments with your application:
Cover letter that:
States the desired faculty role (Professor – Educator or Professor of Practice), Summarizes teaching abilities/interests, and Highlights relevant academic and/or work experience. CV/Resume. Under the 'Additional Documents' section, also upload: A Statement of Teaching Philosophy (2-3 pages) that specifically addresses:
Preferred instructional methods (demonstrations, lectures, hybrid, flipped, etc.), Subject matter and topics that you are immediately prepared to instruct as well as future areas of interest, Approach to assessments, and How relevant industrial and/or academic experiences enhance your teaching effectiveness. Names and contact information for at least three (3) references. (References will only be contacted for those candidates who are selected as finalists.)

Further documentation, including letters of recommendation, may be separately requested by the search committee at a later date. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission, Robust Retirement Plans, Real Work-Life Balance, and Additional Benefits Include:
Competitive salary based on experience, Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription), Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs, Professional development & mentorship opportunities.