Faculty & Staff Employment Opportunities

Position: Associate/Full Tenured Professor

The Department of Engineering Education (https://eed.osu.edu/) at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular tenured faculty appointment at the associate or full level in the area of engineering education.

Unit: Department of Engineering Education

University Overview

The Ohio State University prides itself on being model 21st-century public, land grant, research, urban, community-engaged institution. Ohio State is a top-20 public university, enrolling over 60,000 students, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. The Ohio State University is in Columbus, Ohio. As the nation’s 14th largest city, Columbus invites and embraces cultural and economic diversity. Read more at (experiencecolumbus.com).

College Overview

The College of Engineering offers 14 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs in 12 departments or centers, as well as, three undergraduate and four graduate degrees in the Knowlton School of Architecture, to approximately 10,000 students. The college has recently expanded its degree offerings with a BS in Engineering Technology available on the regional campuses of the university. The college is one of the largest in the field with over 400 faculty. The college has 14 National Academy of Engineering members and numerous members of societies and award recipients.

Department Overview

The Department of Engineering Education (EED) is located within the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University. The EED’s mission includes advancing the engineering profession and enabling student success by:

Contributing to developing world-class scholarship in engineering education
Modeling and advocating scholarly, evidence-based teaching within the College of Engineering
Developing and delivering state-of-the-art, innovative, multidisciplinary courses and programs in first-year engineering, engineering technical communication, multidisciplinary capstone design, and graduate education in engineering education.

The EED was created in November 2015 and the Ph.D. program was approved in Spring 2018. About 25 graduate students are enrolled in the engineering education doctoral program. Looking towards the future, the EED is positioned to grow and establish stronger connections across the College of Engineering and the field.

TIU/Position Overview:

We invite applications for one tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to start August 2024. We are seeking innovative scholars in engineering education who will help further the growth of our department. The Associate or Full Professor will be required to individually establish a research program, secure outside funding, advise graduate students within our engineering education Ph.D. program, and teach courses across the department, including our first-year engineering program. This individual will engage with the department across the various programmatic areas (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Multidisciplinary Capstone; Integrated Business and Engineering; Graduate Studies and Research; Engineering Technical Communications; and Fundamentals of Engineering).

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. or terminal degree in an engineering discipline, computing discipline, engineering education, computing education, education, learning sciences, or equivalent field from an accredited institution of higher education
Record of innovative and influential education-based research through publications and other outlets
Past record of securing external funding to support novel research and graduate students
Experience using evidence-based teaching practices in graduate and undergraduate higher education settings
Demonstrated commitment to equity and promoting an inclusive and equitable organizational climate

Demonstrated service that has contributed to engineering education
Demonstrated commitment and capability to mentor a wide range of undergraduate and/or graduate students from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences
Examples of collaboration with internal (same institution) and external collaborators

Desired Qualifications:

Demonstrated expertise in the use of reflective and student-centered pedagogical practice
Evidence of successful collaboration with others, including but not limited to staff, students, instructors, and/ faculty members from different disciplines
Interest in actively engaging with other engineering and/or computing departments and colleges across The Ohio State University
Demonstrated commitment and capability to mentor a wide range of faculty from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences
Experience as an engineering education leader in some official capacity and interest in future leadership opportunities

How to Apply:

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to FIVE documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following:

Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your background and why you are interested in this opportunity. Please pay particular attention to the qualifications listed above when writing this letter.
Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your relevant experiences, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, publications, etc.
Attachment 3: Teaching and Mentoring Statement: A statement of your philosophy, approach, and relevant experience regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring including how they prepared you for this position. Read our teaching and mentoring statement instructions.
Attachment 4: Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member in this position. Read our research statement instructions.
Attachment 5: Values Statement: Description of efforts that reflect Ohio State’s Shared Values. Read our values statement instructions.

Please also provide a list of three references upon request.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez at Kajfez.2@osu.edu.

Application Review: Application review will begin on November 1, 2023.

External applicants may apply here.

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - EED

The Department of Engineering Education (https://eed.osu.edu/) at The Ohio State University invites applications for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to teach first year engineering.

The Department of Engineering Education (EED) is located within the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University. The EED’s mission includes advancing the engineering profession and enabling student success by:

Conducting and propagating world-class scholarship in engineering education
Modeling and advocating scholarly, evidence-based teaching within the College of Engineering
Developing and delivering state-of-the-art, innovative, multidisciplinary courses and programs in first-year engineering, engineering technical communication, multidisciplinary capstone design, and graduate education in engineering education

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking applicants from all engineering backgrounds for the position of full-time Lecturer to teach in first-year engineering courses beginning in January 2024 for the Spring 2024 term and continuing based upon performance and enrollment. Qualified candidates will be considered for appointment at the level of Senior Lecturer.

First-year courses include the two-course Standard sequence (ENGR 1181 and 1182), the two-course Honors sequence (ENGR 1281 and 1282), and the stand-alone MATLAB course (ENGR 1221). All courses are taught in person on the University’s main campus in Columbus, Ohio.

The Standard and Honors sequences both have classroom and lab components. The classroom includes engineering graphics and the use of computer tools such as Excel, MATLAB, C/C++ (Honors only), Word, PowerPoint, and CAD software. In the labs, students collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data, and each sequence culminates with a design-build-test project to solve a “real-world” problem. Developing teamwork and communication skills is an essential part of these courses. The stand-alone MATLAB course introduces computer programming and problem-solving techniques with MATLAB applications in engineering and the physical sciences.

Performance Objectives:

Presenting course material and guiding students through assignments
Creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment
Demonstrated commitment to student success
Collaboration with fellow instructors

Education and Experience Requirements:

Required:

Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent
A passion for teaching undergraduate engineering students
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong Interpersonal skills

Desired:

PhD in engineering or equivalent
Experience teaching in a learning setting including, but not limited to, K-12 classroom experience or higher education teaching as an instructor of record or graduate teaching assistant

Selected applicants will be requested to give an oral presentation as part of the interview process. International applicants will be required to have the appropriate language certification from the University to teach in the classroom.

Additional Information:

How to Apply:

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following:

Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your background and why you are interested in this opportunity. Please pay particular attention to the qualifications listed above when writing this letter.
Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your relevant experiences, including any experience in teaching, mentoring, and service.
Attachment 3: Teaching and Mentoring Statement: A statement of your philosophy, approach, and relevant experience regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring including how they prepared you for this position.

List of 3 references with contact information, upon request.

Questions about the position can be addressed to Dr. Dale Masel, Interim Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies and Learning Infrastructure in the Department of Engineering Education, at masel.2@osu.edu.

Application review:

Review of applications will begin November 1st and continue until the position is filled.

External applicants may apply here.

The College of Engineering:

Diversity, equity, and inclusion: The College of Engineering strives to be a national leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. The college engages in and leads significant efforts to increase diversity among the field's future leaders through the Community, Access, Retention and. Empowerment (CARE) Office. The CARE office offers a variety of student-centric programming designed to increase self-efficacy and foster community among historically excluded and underrepresented students and provide resources to support our faculty and staff. All faculty are expected to participate in, support, and/or lead these efforts and to contribute to the department's inclusive climate via their work in one of many ways, including but not limited to; teaching, service, mentoring and advising. For more information about DOI, visit https://engineering.osu.edu/diversity.

Faculty Development:

The Ohio State University and the College of Engineering are committed to support and develop faculty as well as the work-life balance of its faculty. These resources include Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning, The Engineering Faculty Mentoring Program, the Better Research through Better Mentoring program, and institutional memberships to the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity, and the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning. To learn more visit: https://engineering.osu.edu/faculty-development .

Learn more about the College of Engineering, the university and Columbus here.

The University:

Each day, Buckeyes across the state and around the world make a lasting impact.

The Ohio State University sets the stage for academic achievement and innovation. It's where friendships are forged, tradition is brought to life and a better global community is built. Our mission is as clear today as it was 150 years ago: to illuminate a pathway to education, research and health care that creates vibrant futures. Faculty, staff, and students build the incomparable Buckeye spirit through collaboration, a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Our strength comes from our ability to bring out the best in people and learn from Buckeyes of all backgrounds, passions, and talents.

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

The Ohio State University’s Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition to its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to Ohio State ATI in Wooster.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process

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