Associate Professor​/Full Professor, Tenured Faculty Position - R151407

Columbus Campus, Smith Laboratory (0065)

May 21, 2026

Nov 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Department of Engineering Education

College of Engineering

The Department of Engineering Education( https://eed.osu.edu/ ) at The Ohio State University invites applications for an Associate/Full tenure-track faculty appointment in the area of engineering education. The research area must complement the current research portfolio. This position will start as early as Autumn 2027.

Position Overview

We invite applications for a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor, but eligible for promotion to Full Professor, or at the rank of Full Professor. We seek innovative engineering scholars who will help advance our department's growth. Specific growth areas of the department include, but are not limited to AI in engineering education, pre-college engineering education, and/or workforce development.

Performance Objectives

The Associate or Full Professor will be required to individually establish a research program, secure outside funding, advise graduate students within our engineering education Ph.D. program, and teach courses across the department, including undergraduate courses. This individual will engage with the department across its focus areas (Multidisciplinary Capstone;
Integrated Business & Engineering; Graduate Studies & Research; Engineering Technical Communications; Engineering Foundations).

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

Ph.D. or terminal degree in an engineering discipline, computing discipline, engineering education, computing education, education, learning sciences, or equivalent field from an accredited institution of higher education

Record of innovative and influential education-based research through publications and other outlets

Past record of securing external funding to support novel research and graduate students

Experience using evidence-based teaching practices in graduate and undergraduate higher education settings

Demonstrated commitment to sustaining a fair, respectful, and supportive organizational climate.

Demonstrated commitment and capability to mentor a wide range of undergraduate and/or graduate students from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences

Demonstrated record of collaboration with internal (same institution) and external collaborators

Demonstrated efforts in research, teaching, and/or outreach and engagement that reflect Ohio State’s Shared Values

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, with a focus on working constructively, decisively, and collegially with both external and internal colleagues and interdisciplinary teams

Demonstrated expertise in the use of reflective and student-centered pedagogical practice

Evidence of successful collaboration with others, including but not limited to staff, students, instructors, and/ faculty members from different disciplines

Demonstrated interest in contributing to and collaborating with EED faculty and staff to support and contribute to departmental programs and initiatives

Demonstrated interest in actively engaging with other engineering and/or computing departments and colleges across The Ohio State University

Demonstrated commitment and capability to mentor a wide range of faculty from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences

Experience as an engineering education leader in some official capacity and interest in future leadership opportunities

Additional Information

The final offer for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Salary and start-up packages are negotiated by the department chair and may vary depending on individual circumstances.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

Department Information

The Department of Engineering Education (EED) is located within the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University. The EED’s mission includes advancing the engineering profession and enabling student success by:

Conducting and propagating world-class scholarship in engineering education

Modeling and advocating scholarly, evidence-based teaching within the College of Engineering

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