Visiting Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Ohio Northern University
Job Summary:
We are seeking a talented individual who is passionate about teaching and is invested in the success of our students. If you would like to be a part of a professional, collaborative team devoted to making a significant and lasting impact on the lives of young engineers, the Dr. Carl D. and H. Jane Clay Department of Mechanical Engineering at Ohio Northern University invites you to apply for a one-year visiting faculty position to begin August 20, 2024.
Scope:
The appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal due to ongoing growth in the department.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions concerning the position should be referred to Dr. J. Blake Hylton, Associate Professor and Chair, Mechanical Engineering Department, j-hylton@onu.edu.
Principal Responsibilities
This position will support our broad undergraduate mechanical engineering program. Expectations include teaching of introductory, college-wide courses as well as upper-level mechanical engineering courses.
Required Skills:
Candidates from any specialty area within or adjacent to mechanical engineering will be considered. The applicant must be committed to teaching excellence in undergraduate education and must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Expectations include teaching of introductory, college-wide courses as well as upper-level mechanical engineering courses.
Minimum Qualifications:
An advanced degree or a degree and substantial experience in Mechanical Engineering, adjacent fields such as Materials, Aerospace, Biomedical, Robotics, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field such as Engineering Education (with a prior degree in mechanical engineering) is required.
College Description:
Ohio Northern University (ONU) is proud to be a place where the learning, development, and welfare of its students are the highest priorities of the institution. ONU offers an academic experience that starts with a university-wide focus on relationships, individual development, and guaranteed personal attention for our students.
The T. J. Smull College of Engineering is an undergraduate-only program that values the development of strong relationships between students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Faculty are encouraged to provide unique educational opportunities that fully develop individual students into practicing engineers and computer scientists. Our faculty members encourage students to ask questions, develop confidence in their abilities, develop an entrepreneurial mindset, and engage in high-impact learning opportunities such as undergraduate research, service learning, and engineering competition teams. Our award-winning 105,000 ft2 building accommodates our ongoing growth and provides great opportunities for high-impact learning.
Further information about the University is available at http://www.onu.edu.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In the statement of teaching philosophy, also discuss how you would or have supported a classroom of diverse students.
To view full description and apply online go to: https://jobs.onu.edu/postings/12429
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