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

University of Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. 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. 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.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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