Open Rank Professor of OU Polytechnic Institute – Digital Manufacturing (Ranked Renewable Term)

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus • Norman, OK

32d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is expanding its newly established OU Polytechnic Institute (OUPI) within the Gallogly College of Engineering. This initiative aims to enhance the state's educational offerings, provide students with a unique and career-enabling educational experience, and meet industry demands for a skilled and adaptable workforce. This position will support the extension of OUPI from Tulsa to the OU-Tulsa Schusterman Center campus, including the Norman Campus. Enrollment for the digital manufacturing program begins in August 2026, with classes starting in August 2027 in Norman. The role is a 9-month appointment with the possibility of an additional 3 months of support. OUPI is seeking applicants for a full-time, rank renewable term Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position with a teaching emphasis in digital manufacturing, advanced computing, and related areas. Successful candidates will be passionate about teaching and mentoring, instrumental in designing and implementing new degree programs, and will provide leadership in curriculum innovation. The OUPI will offer bachelor's degrees in Norman, bachelor's completion programs in Tulsa, and graduate degrees focused on innovation and advanced technology to address workforce needs in areas such as cybersecurity, software development, applied artificial intelligence, healthcare information systems, and digital manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on data science across these fields. The targeted start date is August 2026 or January 2027. Candidates should be outstanding and effective communicators, contribute to a collegial environment, and demonstrate empathy in student interactions. Creative activities may include pedagogical methods, curriculum enhancement, student recruitment and retention, and K-12 outreach, with potential outputs like conference presentations and publications in educational journals. The Gallogly College of Engineering (GCoE) is undergoing significant faculty growth, expecting a nearly 70% increase in faculty size within three years, alongside a projected 20% increase in student enrollment over the next six years. Candidates are encouraged to contribute to these strategic growth goals and foster a welcoming environment. Information about OUPI is available at https://www.ou.edu/polytechnic. OU is a Carnegie-R1 public research university committed to teaching, research, and community engagement. Norman, Oklahoma, is recognized for its quality of life, low cost of living, and excellent amenities. OU supports faculty development through various centers and offices, including the Center for Faculty Excellence and the Office of Vice President for Research and Partnerships, with GCoE offering mentoring and new faculty orientation. The university's strategic plan, "Lead On, University," launched in July 2020, outlines strategies for growth and innovation.

Requirements

• Earned a doctoral degree in a computing-related field by the position start date.
• Teaching experience at the college level in digital manufacturing, advanced computing, or a closely related field.
• Experience with computing student education through teaching and student mentoring.
• To hold the rank of associate or full professor, candidates must have the requisite record of professional experience, research, scholarship, teaching, and mentoring in artificial intelligence or an advanced computing related field.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of scholarship in computing and/or engineering education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in curriculum innovation.
• Design and implement new degree programs.
• Teach and mentor students in digital manufacturing, advanced computing, and related fields.
• Contribute to the strategic growth goals of the Gallogly College of Engineering.
• Foster a welcoming environment in all aspects of faculty responsibility, including the classroom and academic community.
• Engage in creative activities such as pedagogical methods, curriculum enhancement, student recruitment and retention, and K-12 outreach.
• Potentially present at national or international conferences/symposia on computing and/or engineering education.
• Potentially publish in educational journals.

Benefits

• Option for 3 additional months of support for the 9-month appointment.
• Support and resources through OU's Center for Faculty Excellence.
• Support and resources through OU's Office of Vice President for Research and Partnerships.
• Mentoring programs for faculty development.
• New faculty orientation series.
• Access to research and educational support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree