Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Company:
Ohio Northern University
Job Location:
Ada, 45810
Category:
Mechanical Engineering
Type:
Full-Time
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Classification
3
Position Type
Full-Time Faculty
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 tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 19, 2025.
Review of applications will begin Oct 30 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. Further information about the University is available at http://www.onu.edu.
Scope
This position will support our broad undergraduate mechanical engineering program, which, in addition to a general Mechanical Engineering track, includes concentration options in Aerospace, Biomedical, Manufacturing, and Robotics. Candidates from any specialty area within or adjacent to mechanical engineering or our concentration fields will be considered.
Principal Responsibilities
Expectations include actively pursuing scholarly research and professional development opportunities. Teaching of introductory, college-wide courses as well as upper-level mechanical engineering courses is expected.
Required Skills
The applicant must be committed to teaching excellence in undergraduate education and to cultivating a sense of community and belonging for students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds. Applicants must also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
A PhD 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. Applicants will be considered if all doctoral degree requirements are completed by August, 2025.
EEO Statement
ONU is an equal employment opportunity employer. Accordingly, no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, separation and other terms, condition and privileges of employment. ONU celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment.
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. ONU is also a founding member of the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) and is committed to instilling the entrepreneurial mindset in our engineering students
Appointment Length
9-months
Special Instructions to Applicants
In the statement of teaching philosophy, also discuss how you would or have supported a classroom of diverse students.
In the research statement, please address how your scholarship can be completed in the context of a primarily undergraduate institution.
Status
Full-Time
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Classification
3
Position Type
Full-Time Faculty
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 tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 19, 2025.
Review of applications will begin Oct 30 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. Further information about the University is available at http://www.onu.edu.
Scope
This position will support our broad undergraduate mechanical engineering program, which, in addition to a general Mechanical Engineering track, includes concentration options in Aerospace, Biomedical, Manufacturing, and Robotics. Candidates from any specialty area within or adjacent to mechanical engineering or our concentration fields will be considered.
Principal Responsibilities
Expectations include actively pursuing scholarly research and professional development opportunities. Teaching of introductory, college-wide courses as well as upper-level mechanical engineering courses is expected.
Required Skills
The applicant must be committed to teaching excellence in undergraduate education and to cultivating a sense of community and belonging for students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds. Applicants must also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
A PhD 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. Applicants will be considered if all doctoral degree requirements are completed by August, 2025.
EEO Statement
ONU is an equal employment opportunity employer. Accordingly, no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, separation and other terms, condition and privileges of employment. ONU celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment.
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. ONU is also a founding member of the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) and is committed to instilling the entrepreneurial mindset in our engineering students
Appointment Length
9-months
Special Instructions to Applicants
In the statement of teaching philosophy, also discuss how you would or have supported a classroom of diverse students.
In the research statement, please address how your scholarship can be completed in the context of a primarily undergraduate institution.
Status
Full-Time
