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Posted: 13-Feb-25
Type: Part-time
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Internal Number: R122830
Position Overview
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is accepting applications for a part-time Semester Lecturer appointment (part-time position; less than 30 hours per week) to teach undergraduate and/or graduate course(s)in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Appointment will be at the level of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, depending on the applicant's individual qualifications. Duties include but are not limited to curriculum/syllabus design, content and materials development, teaching, and service activities. The selected candidate(s) will be expected to complete activities and provide support for developing and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students, depending on chosen candidates degree certification.
All courses are taught in person on the Universitys main campus in Columbus, Ohio.
The Ohio State University will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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
- Ph.D. or M.S. degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related area.
- Three to five years of teaching and/or industry-related experience in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related, relevant areas.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to or demonstrated efforts in teaching that reflect Ohio States Shared Values.
- Appointment as lecturer requires that the individual have, at a minimum, an M.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related area and a demonstrated ability to provide high-quality instruction.
- Appointment as a senior lecturer will be considered for applicants with a terminal degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related area, or an M.S. degree in the field and at least five years of teaching experience with documentation of high quality.
How to Apply
Please be aware that you will not be able to edit your application after you submit it (this includes application materials). Once you start the application you will need to fill it out to completion and upload each of the items listed below.
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 (Please do not include pictures in your CV or Resume): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your teaching, researching, and mentoring experience, and service.
- Attachment 3: Teaching and Mentoring Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Sandra A. Metzler at metzler.136@osu.edu.
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 $26 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
Community, Access, Retention and Empowerment: The College of Engineering strives to be a national leader in inclusive excellence and equity-centered practices that broaden participation and support all students. The College works to advance the strategic priorities of the University by integrating the Universitys mission and shared values into the daily operations of the College, supporting student motivation for entering and persisting in in engineering, architecture, and planning, implementing inclusive and need-centered initiatives for all students, staff and faculty. For more information, visit: https://engineering.osu.edu/CARE.
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 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
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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.