Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction, Mechanical Engineering, non-tenure track

Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction, Mechanical Engineering, non-tenure track

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Job Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction, Mechanical Engineering, non-tenure track. Applications Accepted From Public:
Open to the Public. Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement describing teaching philosophy, relevant experiences, and interest/ability to teach fundamental mechanical engineering courses, and a list of at least 3 professional references with current contact details, including email addresses. Review of application materials will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

For full consideration, please apply by April 8, 2026.

Posting Date: 03/11/2026;
Closing Date:
April 8, 2026;

Employment Type:

full-time term;
Job Category:
Visiting Professor;
Months: 9 month;
Planning Unit:
Russ College of Engineering & Technology;

Work Schedule:

Varies with class schedule, office hours, and service commitments;
Campus:
Athens. Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position:
Dr. Jason Trembly, trembly

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline by the start date.
• At least two years of relevant professional experience in engineering practice and/or engineering education.
• Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching and student success.

• Four or more years of engineering (or closely related) professional experience.
• One or more years of college-level teaching experience.
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Ability to teach a range of fundamental mechanical engineering courses.
• Experience mentoring student organizations and design/competition teams.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology at Ohio University invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction position. This is a nine-month appointment with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2026. Renewal is based on satisfactory performance and continued funding. The successful candidate will be student-centered and an innovative educator who will teach undergraduate mechanical engineering courses in support of rising enrollments and program growth.

The ability to teach across fluids and thermal systems, controls and mechatronics, materials, design, and related laboratory courses is desired, commensurate with expertise. Instruction will primarily be in person on Ohio University’s main campus in Athens, Ohio.

Pay Rate:
Commensurate with experience and credentials.

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Required documents: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy statement describing teaching philosophy, relevant experiences, and interest/ability to teach fundamental mechanical engineering courses, and a list of at least 3 professional references with current contact details, including email addresses. Review of application materials will begin immediately; the position remains open until filled. For full consideration, apply by April 8, 2026.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• References
• Teaching philosophy statement

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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