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

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor – Educator or Professor of Practice, Department of Mechanical, Materials, & Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Cincinnati.

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Full‑time, non‑tenure track 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.

• Deliver high‑quality, innovative engineering pedagogy and student mentorship.
• Continuously improve the undergraduate curriculum and accreditation assessment.

• Provide instruction directly incorporating professional industrial experience to bridge the academic/industry divide.
• Establish and maintain relevant aspects of experiential learning throughout the undergraduate curriculum, including linking students’ experiences in co‑op with classroom learning.

• Primary focus on undergraduate teaching, accompanied by service expectations.
• Teaching responsibilities are determined by workload policies for undergraduate mechanical engineering and mechanical engineering technology courses each primary semester. Instruction may be delivered in a traditional classroom and/or laboratory setting.
• Service duties include committee membership, student mentoring, student group advising, accreditation assessment, and curriculum/program development.

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field and six (6) years of direct industry experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field and eight (8) years of direct industry experience.

Interested candidates should create an Applicant Profile at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). (Position #103042).

Required Attachments

• Cover letter specifying desired faculty role (Professor – Educator or Professor of Practice), summarizing teaching abilities/interests, and highlighting relevant academic and/or work experience.
• CV/Resume.
• A Statement of Teaching Philosophy (2‑3 pages) addressing:
  • Preferred instructional methods (demonstrations, lectures, hybrid, flipped, etc.).
  • Subject matter and topics immediately prepared to teach and future areas of interest.
  • Assessment approach.
  • Connection of industrial and/or academic experience to teaching effectiveness.
• Names and contact information for at least three references. (References will be contacted only for finalists.)

Additional documents such as letters of recommendation may be requested at a later date.

Review of applications will continue until positions are filled.

Salary – Competitive and based on experience.

Benefits – Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription), flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, professional development, mentorship opportunities, tuition remission for you and eligible dependents, retirement plan options (OPERS, STRS, or ARP with UC contribution 14‑18%), generous paid time off (vacation, sick, 11 paid holidays, Winter Season Days), paid parental leave (6 weeks).

UC is an E‑Verify employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. Official academic transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

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