Professional Practice Assistant Professor Focused on Teaching and Student Success in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering The Ohio State University Columbus, OH Position Overview This teaching-focused position will beresponsible for delivering high-quality instruction across core areas of mechanical engineering, with an emphasis on design andmanufacturing including capstone design courses, as well as at least one of thermal sciences, mechanics, or control systems. The successfulcandidate will contribute to curriculum development, foster experiential learning, and support student success in alignment with the sharedvalues of Ohio State. Performance Objectives Teach undergraduate courses in engineering design, includingcapstone design courses. In addition, teaching courses in one or more core areas of mechanical engineering is expected.

The other core areasinclude:

Manufacturing processes, reliability, and systems Engineering mechanics (e.g., statics, dynamics, andmechanics of materials) Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer with an emphasis on computationalapproaches Dynamic systems and control Develop and update course materials, including lectures, assignments, andlaboratory components Incorporate innovative pedagogical approaches (e.g., active learning, project-based learning, and use ofsimulation tools including implementation of artificial intelligence models) Mentor and advise undergraduate students, includingdesign teams and capstone projects Contribute to assessment and continuous improvement of the undergraduatecurriculum Collaborate with faculty on instructional innovation and interdisciplinary teaching initiatives Participate indepartmental service activities

Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements Required:

Education:

Doctorate (academic) or equivalent combination of education and academic experience witha major in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.

Scholarly Impact:

Demonstrated history of impactful scholarlyactivity that has strong potential for continued success. Scholarly impact may be reflected in either pedagogical excellence, disciplinaryexcellence, or a combination of the two.

Advanced Teaching and Mentoring Skills:

The candidate should possess teaching andmentoring skills within a professional context, including the ability to improve the curriculum in the areas of expertise and create newcourses where appropriate. This should include demonstrated experience developing and teaching courses or leading technical professionaleducation programs related to design and manufacturing engineering. The candidate should also have demonstrated experience of mentoring andsupervising students or recent graduates in academic and/or professional setting(s).

Communication Skills:

Excellentinterpersonal and communication skills are required, with a focus on working constructively, decisively, and collegially with both externaland internal colleagues and interdisciplinary teams. A clear and insightful vision of this position within The Ohio State College ofEngineering community as well as local, regional, and national industrial partners is an important requirement for thisappointment.

Proven Independence and Initiative:

We value individuals who can work independently and are proactiveself-starters with strong project leadership skills.

Innovative Thinking:

A successful candidate will display innovativethinking, be open to sharing ideas, and have a willingness to continuously learn.

Desired:

Potential tobe a conscientious university community member. Demonstrated experience and understanding of the entire engineering design processas well as teaching in the engineering design, systems engineering, and manufacturing areas. Demonstrated experience in the running,organization, and evaluation of student project teams. Potential for leadership and collaboration in a professional or academicenvironment related to the primary areas listed under performance objectives. Evidence or potential for broader impact in thediscipline of the core areas of mechanical engineering education, training, or research. Evidence or potential for independent workand/or collaborations with groups or individuals with a successful record of obtaining capstone project funding related to the core areas ofmechanical engineering education, training, or research. Demonstrated experience and history of collaborative projects that are inareas that complement OSU and the College of Engineering's internal and external partners.

Application review:

Review of applications will begin on October 15 and continue on a rolling basis. To view more details and to apply, pleasevisit https://apply.interfolio.com/194309