"Associate Professional Practice Professor or Professional Practice Professor"

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Job Title: Associate Professional Practice Professor or Professional Practice Professor

Department: Engineering | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - faculty positions within the university that are not tenure track and not eligible for tenure; on a fixed term contract. Persons with the title of professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical, assistant professor-clinical and instructor-clinical. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty department and, as appropriate, regional campus; Clinical faculty are teacher/practitioners and will be engaged primarily in teaching activities. These faculty normally have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field or equivalent experience.

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

College of Engineering

The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department (https://mae.osu.edu/) at The Ohio State University invite applications for a Professional Practice Professor candidate at the Associate Professor or Professor level appointment in the area of Manufacturing Engineering. The research area must complement the current research portfolio. This position will start as early as Fall Semester of 2026.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will be able to teach a variety of topics in the Mechanical Engineering curriculum related to the professional practice of Manufacturing Engineering. The position is teaching focused, however, the successful candidate will also be expected to perform scholarly activity in a related area of interest, such as novel curriculum development, engineering education, or another research area consistent with their background and the professional practice of Manufacturing Engineering. Sponsorship will be offered if an international candidate is selected.

Performance Objectives

• Contribute to teaching and scholarly activities in the Mechanical and Integrated Systems Engineering programs related to the practice of Manufacturing Engineering
• Participate in service to the university and the profession of engineering with a focus on education and professional practice related to Manufacturing Engineering
• Teach and mentor students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Develop and support a portfolio of impactful scholarly activities related to the practice of manufacturing Engineering

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

• Education: Doctorate (academic) or equivalent combination of education and academic experience with a major in Mechanical or Integrated Systems Engineering or a closely related field
• Scholarly Impact: Demonstrated history of impactful scholarly activity that has strong potential for continued success. Scholarly impact may be reflected in either pedagogical excellence, disciplinary excellence, or a combination of the two, with a focus and emphasis on manufacturing engineering education and practice.
• Proven Leadership and Collaboration: We seek individuals with a demonstrated track record of leadership and collaboration in a professional or academic environment related to manufacturing.
• Advanced Teaching and Mentoring Skills: The candidate should possess teaching and mentoring skills within a professional context including the ability to improve the curriculum in their area of expertise and create new courses where appropriate. These should include candidate demonstrated experience developing and teaching courses or leading technical professional education programs related to manufacturing engineering. The candidate should also have demonstrated experience mentoring and supervising students or recent graduates in academic and/or professional setting(s)
• Communication Skills: 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. A clear and insightful vision of this position within the Ohio State College of Engineering community as well as local, regional, and national manufacturing partners is an important requirement for this appointment.
• Proven independence and Initiative: We value individuals who can work independently and are proactive self-starters with strong project leadership skills.
• Innovative Thinking: A successful candidate will display innovative thinking, be open to sharing ideas, and have a willingness to continuously learn.

Desired:

• Potential to be a conscientious university community member
• Demonstrated experience in the practice of manufacturing engineering, including automotive manufacturing
• Experience with the automotive industry
• Evidence of broad impact in the discipline of manufacturing education and research
• Evidence of independent work and/or collaborations with groups or individuals that have a successful record of obtaining project funding related to manufacturing education and research
• Demonstrated experience and history of collaborative projects that are in areas that complement OSU and CoE internal and external partners

Appointment at the rank of either Associate Professor or Professor will be incumbent on the candidate’s demonstration of experience and achievements that are aligned with the requirements of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department’s Appointments, Promotion, and Tenure document: https://oaa.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/MAE-APT.pdf

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.

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 research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.
• Attachment 3: Teaching Statement. Write 1-2 pages, single spaced narrative that includes: A personal vision for teaching and learning. A description of teaching strategies or approaches for which you received training or have implemented. Justification for those strategies, focusing on evidence-based practice, highlighting how to achieve an effective learning environment for all students regardless of their backgrounds, expectations, and needs. A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.
• Attachment 4: Scholarly Activity Statement. Write 1-2 pages, single spaced narrative that includes: The focus of your scholarly activity and how it supports and complements the teaching activities of this position. The alignment of your scholarly activity with either the Educator or Practitioner pathway within MAE (See pages 36-38 of https://oaa.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/MAE-APT.pdf). Identify potential collaborations and funding resources. Broader impacts of your research (the potential to benefit society and contribute to the achievement of specific, desired societal outcomes). Plan for student engagement in your scholarly activities.
• Attachment 5: Mentoring Statement. Write 1-2 pages, single spaced narrative that includes: Your mentoring philosophy. Describe previous mentoring training and/or experience. State mentoring skills you consider fundamental, include those necessary to effectively mentor students from all cultural backgrounds.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Sandra Anstaett Metzler at metzler.136@osu.edu.

Application review: Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025.