"Tenure Track Associate Professor - Advanced Manufacturing + AI"

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Job Title: Tenure Track Associate Professor - Advanced Manufacturing + AI

Department: Engineering | Integrated Systems Engineering

Tenure faculty (regardless of rank) - persons with the titles of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and instructor who serve on appointments totaling 50% or more service to the university and who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty member’s tenure initiation unit (TIU) and, as appropriate, regional campus; obligations will include research, service and/or teaching or clinical practice. These faculty will have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study or possession of equivalent experience.

Additional Information:

Advanced Manufacturing + AI

Department of Integrated Systems Engineering

College of Engineering

The Department of Integrated Systems Engineering (https://ise.osu.edu/) and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (https://mse.osu.edu/) at The Ohio State University invite applications for a joint Tenure Track Associate Professor appointment in the area of Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence. The research area must complement the current research portfolios. This position will start as early as Fall 2026.

Position Overview

Research and Development Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate is expected to obtain funding and perform research related to advanced manufacturing, materials and forming processes, damage and failure analysis, process simulation, dynamic behavior of materials, and mathematical modeling of manufacturing processes. Deep understanding in process design, understanding of quality and standards, and digital twinning is beneficial. The development and application of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to optimize/automate manufacturing processes is a crucial part of this position’s responsibilities. Experience in commercial manufacturing in particular automotive related research is highly desirable. The successful candidate is expected to hold a joint appointment in the Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Department, and work closely with the director of the HAMMER (Hybrid Autonomous Manufacturing, Moving from Evolution to Revolution) Engineering Research Center.
• It is expected that the individual will publish scholarly papers in peer-reviewed journals, and will provide significant national/international service. A Ph.D. in engineering is required.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will have teaching responsibilities in ISE, and MSE to bring state of the art manufacturing insights to the classroom. Specifically, ISE 4510 (Manufacturing Engineering) a new course emphasizing quantitative analysis of manufacturing processes, discusses manufacturing support systems, evaluates interplay between materials and manufacturing, and discusses future manufacturing like automation and data-driven controls. ISE 4500 (Manufacturing Process Engineering) provides a quantitative understanding of contemporary manufacturing processes; exposure to laboratory exercises and computer simulations in major manufacturing processes; design for manufacturing and assembly. The candidate would be expected to develop an educational program combining the application of AI to improve and control manufacturing processes in automotive related industries. This may also have a distance or outreach component with industrial engagement and credentialing.

Performance Objectives

• Demonstrate excellent teaching both at the undergraduate and graduate level
• Demonstrate the national and international recognition of his or her research contributions by publications in peer reviewed journal and conferences, participation in editorial boards, etc.
• Demonstrate ability to secure funding to support research program
• Demonstrate ability to interact with other researchers and university leaders.
• Support the department functions through departmental, college and university service.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

• Ph.D. in industrial and systems engineering, materials science engineering, or related areas.
• Expertise in both manufacturing methods and artificial intelligence
• Demonstrated record in securing competitive peer-reviewed research funding
• Strong record of publications in peer reviewed conference and Journals
• Service on editorial boards, conference committees, and policy-making panels and boards
• Experience teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels or demonstrated potential to be able to achieve excellent teaching.
• 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.
• The candidate should possess advanced mentoring skills.

Desired:

• A commitment to interdisciplinary education and collaborative research
• A familiarity working with campus administrators and leaders
• A history of engaging in industrial partnerships and external fundraising
• Expertise in automotive related manufacturing research.

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: Research Statement. Write 1-2 pages, single spaced narrative that includes: Your research questions and their importance; how your research contributes to your field. Research plan and future research directions. Identify potential collaborations and funding sources. 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 research program.
• 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, including those necessary to effectively mentor students from all cultural backgrounds.

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 Jose Castro at Castro.38@osu.edu. Application review: Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025.

Department Information

The Department of Integrated Systems Engineering (ISE) offers degrees in industrial and systems engineering (B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.). These degrees focus on the manufacturing, design, operations, and management of complex systems, providing students with a blend of technical, management and human-centered skills. The department has faculty doing cutting edge research in human systems integration, operations research, and manufacturing. The department has 50 faculty and staff, and graduates about 150 undergraduates and 30 graduate students per year.