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JR104777

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Fully On-Campus Job Title Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor or Associate Lecturer - Paper Science and Engineering Department Chemical, Paper and Biomedical Engineering Department Worker Type Regular Pay Type Salary Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. Benefit Eligible Yes Screening Date 2026-10-01 Job Description Summary Seeking individuals to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Paper Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and related topics; mentor students; provide service to the institution. The start date is August 2027. Job Description The Department of Chemical, Paper and Biomedical Engineering invites applications for a position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor or Associate Lecturer. The focus of this search is to find candidates with educational and/or work experience directly related to the pulp and paper industry. Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Paper Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and related topics, mentor students, and contribute service to the department and university. The typical teaching load for this position is 24 semester credit hours per year, with approximately 80% of the workload dedicated to teaching and approximately 20% devoted to service. This position will begin in August 2027. Based on performance, this position is eligible for subsequent reappointment with the possibility of promotion tiers that includes longer-term continuing contracts. The Department of Chemical, Paper and Biomedical Engineering is the oldest engineering program on campus. Pulp and paper-related courses were first offered in 1958 at Miami. With the help of industry and alumni, the Paper Science and Engineering Foundation was established in 1960. The mission of the Foundation is to support the department in attracting and preparing talented and highly motivated individuals for careers in leadership within the pulp, paper, and affiliated industries. This is accomplished by providing scholarships and work experience opportunities to students, support to faculty, enhancements to department facilities, and by demonstrating the value of the program to the industry. The Paper Science and Engineering program became the first ABET-accredited Paper Science and Engineering program in the United States in 1999. Miami University is known for its emphasis on teaching excellence, with strong support for innovative pedagogy and mentorship. Located in Oxford, Ohio, the campus offers a dynamic academic community within a beautiful and welcoming environment. Candidates will find the department an ideal place to launch and grow impactful research programs while contributing to the training of future leaders in the paper industry. ( https://miamioh.edu/cec/departments/chemical-paper-biomedical-engineering/ )

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For appointment as an Assistant Teaching Professor , applicants must have a doctorate in Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Engineering Education, or related field by the date of appointment. For appointment as an Associate Teaching Professor , applicants must have a doctorate in Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Engineering Education, or related field by the date of appointment with a minimum of three years of full-time higher education teaching experience. For appointment as an Associate Lecturer , applicants must have a Master's degree in Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Engineering Education, or related field by date of appointment with a minimum of three years of relevant work experience. Additional Position Information (if applicable) Required Application Documents Cover Letter, Current CV, Teaching Statement Special Instructions (if applicable) Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Douglas Coffin ( coffindw@miamioh.edu ). Screening of applications will begin October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify. Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here. Miami University Values Statement Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility. For more information on Miami University's mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Clery Act As part of the University's commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www. MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html , which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223. Labor Law Posters for Applicants Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.