Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor - Educator or Practice, College of Engineering & Applied Science

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors.

The Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering (ChEE) and the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) invite applications for a full‑time, open‑rank, non‑tenure track Educator or Practice faculty position to support their educational mission. The departments are located in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Cincinnati. This joint position centers on undergraduate instruction and excludes involvement in graduate‑level research.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with credentials.

• Oversee the instruction carried out in the shared Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories in the College of Engineering and Applied Science.
• Serve as the lead instructor of record for various Thermofluidic hands‑on laboratory courses and modules taught to undergraduates in the various programs of the college, including Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering.
• Update syllabi and laboratory manuals as needed; create and deliver pre‑laboratory lectures; provide timely grading of reports, presentations, and other required materials, and develop course and equipment use schedules.
• Mentor, organize the teaching, and coordinate the training of other program faculty to teach multiple sections of Thermofluidic courses.
• Work with program directors to schedule courses and recommend changes to the content and organization of instructors’ laboratories to enhance student outcomes.
• Work with the technical laboratory manager to ensure the safe and effective operation of the shared space, including consulting on equipment condition, justification and submission of purchase requests and repairs, and oversight and training of teaching assistants.
• Serve on various Departmental and College Committees related to education, student success, accreditation, and others as deemed necessary.
• Participate in or arrange the teaching assistant/faculty staffing of talks and tours for prospective undergraduate students and parents, and engage in College Undergraduate Open House events.

• Educator Track – Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Practice Track – M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; and at least three (3) calendar years of experience in industry or academia in the fields of chemical or mechanical engineering.

• Cover letter
• Current Curriculum vitae
• A typed one‑page narrative describing your teaching philosophy
• Graduate and Undergraduate university transcripts
• Name and contact information for three (3) professional references

References will be contacted only for those candidates who are selected for the shortlist. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance.

Salary will be commensurate with credentials and rank.

• UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

• As a UC employee, you will choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP). UC contributes 14–18% of your salary based on position.

• 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

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities

UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process.

Important:

To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs.

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Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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