"Assistant, Associate Professor - Educator or Practice, Dept of Mechanical & Materials Engineering"

Job Overview

The Department of Mechanical and Materials 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 Technology and Mechanical Engineering Programs. Salary and rank will be commensurate with credentials.

Essential Functions

• Teach undergraduate engineering courses in the areas of systems and controls, motion control, logic control, circuits, and mechatronics in both the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) and Mechanical Engineering (ME) programs. Instructional delivery may be in a traditional classroom and/or laboratory setting.
• Serve the department through activities such as committee membership, student group advising, accreditation assessment, and curriculum/program development.

As a Professor - Educator or Professor of Practice appointment, this position is primarily focused on teaching, complemented by service expectations. Although workload requirements are subject to change per departmental and college policy, the minimum expectation is that three (3) courses will be taught each semester, beginning with the initial semester post-hire.

Minimum Requirements

For an appointment as Assistant/Associate Professor - Educator, the following is required prior to the effective date of the appointment:

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

For an appointment as Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, both of the following are required prior to the effective date of the appointment:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a closely related field,
• Three (3) years of relevant industry experience.

Application Process

Interested candidates should create an Applicant Profile at http://jobs.uc.edu (Position #100535) and upload a current CV/Resume and cover letter summarizing their teaching interests and any relevant work experience (if applicable). Under the ‘Additional Documents’ section, interested candidates should also upload:

1. A Statement of Teaching Philosophy (2-3 pages) that specifically addresses:
   1. What would be your preferred instructional methods (demonstrations, lectures, hybrid, flipped, etc.)
   2. How you will approach assessment, and
   3. How your relevant industry (if applicable) or academic experiences will enhance your teaching effectiveness.
2. Names and contact information for at least three (3) references.

Further documentation, including letters of recommendation, may be separately requested by the search committee later.

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. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html