"Assistant Professional Practice Professor"

Assistant Professional Practice Professor

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Nuclear Engineering Program
College of Engineering

The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department (mae.osu.edu) at The Ohio State University invites applications for an assistant professional practice faculty appointment within our Nuclear Engineering program. This position will start as early as Fall semester 2026. This opportunity has the option for a 9/12 or 12/12 position.

Position Overview

The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department will consider all qualified applicants in the field of nuclear engineering to teach a broad range of nuclear engineering courses. Successful candidates will demonstrate potential or evidence of their ability to support the development of a new undergraduate degree program in nuclear engineering to complement the existing nuclear engineering graduate program.

Performance Objectives

• Contribute to teaching activities in the Nuclear Engineering Program (75% of role). These teaching activities include theoretical, experimental, and/or computational courses.
• Engage in production of scholarship, creative works, and research consistent with the Educator Pathway or Practitioner Pathway in the Department Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure document (see MAE-APT.pdf)
• Engage in service to the university and the international community in ways consistent with the Educator Pathway or Practitioner Pathway in the Department Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure document (see MAE-APT.pdf)

Education and Experience Requirements

Required

• Applicants must have earned a doctorate or have 25 years of relevant experience and a masters in nuclear engineering or a closely related engineering or science discipline
• Demonstrated efforts in teaching, service, and/or research that reflect Ohio States Shared Values
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a professional setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Desired

• A doctorate in nuclear engineering or a closely related engineering or science discipline
• Experience developing new courses in Nuclear Engineering
• Experience using artificial intelligence or machine learning in Nuclear Engineering applications
• Experience or training in teaching and mentoring within a professional context is desirable.

Additional Information

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

How to Apply

Please include all and only the following required application materials in the Application Documents section, found in the My Experience step (Step 2 of the application process):

• Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
• Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae)/Resume (do not include pictures in your CV/resume): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your teaching and mentoring experience, service, and research activities.
• Attachment 3: Personal Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, mentoring, service, and research. 2 pages maximum. Candidates should describe how they intend to align with the Educator or Practitioner Pathway described in the MAE Appointments, Promotion, and Tenure Document found here: MAE-APT.pdf
• Attachment 4: Teaching Portfolio: The teaching portfolio should be limited to 5 pages and include:
  • A brief summary of teaching experience and responsibilities
  • A reflection on teaching philosophy and goals
  • A list of courses and/or trainings taught (including course title, date, number of students, educational background of students), each with a short description of the course and/or course goals
  • A discussion of teaching /mentoring methods and strategies
  • A discussion of activities undertaken to improve teaching and/or mentoring
  • A summary of goals and plans for courses you would like to implement in our program

Note: If the candidate does not have substantial classroom teaching experience, they should draw from experiences that are similar for the Teaching Portfolio. This may include employee mentoring, training seminars in industry, graduate teaching assistant activities, etc.

Please do not include a list of references with your application. We will request this information when we need it. For questions regarding this position, please contact Shawn Midlam-Mohler at 614-307-4176 or midlam-mohler.1@osu.edu.

Application review:

Review of applications will begin on December 1 and may continue until the position is filled.