Associate Professional Practice Professor or Professional Practice Professor

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Job Title : Associate Professional Practice Professor or Professional Practice Professor

Department : Engineering | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

College of Engineering

The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department ( https : / / mae.osu.edu / ) at The Ohio State University invite applications for a Professional Practice Professor candidate at the Associate Professor or Professor level appointment in the area of Manufacturing Engineering. The research area must complement the current research portfolio. This position will start as early as Fall Semester of 2026.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will be able to teach a variety of topics in the Mechanical Engineering curriculum related to the professional practice of Manufacturing Engineering. The position is teaching focused, however, the successful candidate will also be expected to perform scholarly activity in a related area of interest, such as novel curriculum development, engineering education, or another research area consistent with their background and the professional practice of Manufacturing Engineering. Sponsorship will be offered if an international candidate is selected.

Performance Objectives

Contribute to teaching and scholarly activities in the Mechanical and Integrated Systems Engineering programs related to the practice of Manufacturing Engineering

Participate in service to the university and the profession of engineering with a focus on education and professional practice related to Manufacturing Engineering

Teach and mentor students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels

Develop and support a portfolio of impactful scholarly activities related to the practice of manufacturing Engineering

Education and Experience Requirements

Required :

Education : Doctorate (academic) or equivalent combination of education and academic experience with a major in Mechanical or Integrated Systems Engineering or a closely related field

Scholarly Impact : Demonstrated history of impactful scholarly activity that has strong potential for continued success. Scholarly impact may be reflected in either pedagogical excellence, disciplinary excellence, or a combination of the two, with a focus and emphasis on manufacturing engineering education and practice.

Proven Leadership and Collaboration : We seek individuals with a demonstrated track record of leadership and collaboration in a professional or academic environment related to manufacturing.

Advanced Teaching and Mentoring Skills : The candidate should possess teaching and mentoring skills within a professional context including the ability to improve the curriculum in their area of expertise and create new courses where appropriate. These should include candidate demonstrated experience developing and teaching courses or leading technical professional education programs related to manufacturing engineering. The candidate should also have demonstrated experience mentoring and supervising students or recent graduates in academic and / or professional setting(s)

Communication Skills : Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, with a focus on working constructively, decisively, and collegially with both external and internal colleagues and interdisciplinary teams. A clear and insightful vision of this position within the Ohio State College of Engineering community as well as local, regional, and national manufacturing partners is an important requirement for this appointment.

Proven independence and Initiative : We value individuals who can work independently and are proactive self-starters with strong project leadership skills.

Innovative Thinking : A successful candidate will display innovative thinking, be open to sharing ideas, and have a willingness to continuously learn.

Desired :

Potential to be a conscientious university community member

Demonstrated experience in the practice of manufacturing engineering, including automotive manufacturing

Experience with the automotive industry

Evidence of broad impact in the discipline of manufacturing education and research

Evidence of independent work and / or collaborations with groups or individuals that have a successful record of obtaining project funding related to manufacturing education and research

Demonstrated experience and history of collaborative projects that are in areas that complement OSU and CoE internal and external partners

Appointment at the rank of either Associate Professor or Professor will be incumbent on the candidate’s demonstration of experience and achievements that are aligned with the requirements of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department’s Appointments, Promotion, and Tenure document : https : / / oaa.osu.edu / sites / default / files / documents / MAE-APT.pdf

Additional Information

The final offer for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Salary and start-up packages are negotiated by the department chair and may vary depending on individual circumstances.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package .

How to Apply

Please be aware that you will not be able to edit your application after you submit it (this includes application materials).

Please include all and only the following required application materials in the Application Documents section, found in the My Experience step (Step 2 of the application process) :

Attachment 1 : Cover Letter : 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.

Attachment 2 : CV (Curriculum Vitae) / Resume ( do not include pictures in your CV / resume ) : Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.

Attachment 3 : Teaching Statement. Write 1-2 pages, single spaced narrative that includes :

A personal vision for teaching and learning.

A description of teaching strategies or approaches for which you received training or have implemented.

Justification for those strategies, focusing on evidence-based practice, highlighting how to achieve an effective learning environment for all students regardless of their backgrounds, expectations, and needs.

A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.

Attachment 4 : Scholarly Activity Statement. Write 1-2 pages, single spaced narrative that includes :

The focus of your scholarly activity and how it supports and complements the teaching activities of this position

The alignment of your scholarly activity with either the Educator or Practitioner pathway within MAE (See pages 36-38 of https : / / oaa.osu.edu / sites / default / files / documents / MAE-APT.pdf )

Identify potential collaborations and funding resources

Broader impacts of your research (the potential to benefit society and contribute to the achievement of specific, desired societal outcomes)

Plan for student engagement in your scholarly activities

Attachment 5 : Mentoring Statement. Write 1-2 pages, single spaced narrative that includes :

Your mentoring philosophy

Describe previous mentoring training and / or experience

State mentoring skills you consider fundamental, include those necessary to effectively mentor students from all cultural backgrounds.

Please do not include a list of references with your application. We will request this information when we need it.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Sandra Anstaett Metzler at metzler.136@osu.edu.

Application review :

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025.

Additional Information :

Department Information

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is one of the largest departments in the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University. We are home to nearly 80 faculty and over 35 dedicated staff members. Approximately 1900 undergraduates are pursuing a degree in either Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering through rigorous programs that feature hands-on, project-based learning. Nearly 300 graduate students are seeking a degree in either Mechanical, Aerospace, or Nuclear Engineering. Our innovative and creative faculty adhere to the philosophy that true innovation depends upon the cooperation of academia, industry, and government working together to advance the goals of science and technology. Our students and faculty regularly collaborate with colleagues in other departments in the College of Engineering and with multiple other colleges across campus. Strong research relationships exist with the Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA Glenn Research Center, GE Aviation, Honda of America, and numerous other industrial partners. Department faculty have over $2 8 6 million in sponsored research expenditures in areas such as advanced transportation systems (automotive and aerospace), energy and environmental quality, materials and manufacturing, micro- and nanotechnology, nuclear energy, and bioengineering while providing leadership for the Center for Automotive Research, The NSF IUCRC Smart Vehicle Concepts Center, the Aerospace Research Center, the Simulation Innovation and Modeling Center, and the Nuclear Reactor Laboratory.

The College of Engineering

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Location : Scott Laboratory (0148)

Position Type : Regular

Scheduled Hours : 40

Shift : First Shift

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