Assistant/Associate Professor - Educator, Department of Engineering and Computing Education

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

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Job Overview

The Department of Engineering and Computing Education (DECE) within the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Cincinnati (UC) invites applications for up to two non-tenure track position(s) at the level of an Assistant/Associate Professor – Educator to support its educational mission. Rank/title will be based on credentials. DECE provides a number of common courses, including those taken by all first-year engineering students (e.g., Introduction to Engineering Design Thinking I and II) .

This position will focus on teaching DECE undergraduate and graduate courses, as assigned, at UC and at a collaborative Chinese university, including but not limited to the Joint Co-op Institute (JCI) at Chongqing University (CQU) in Chongqing, China. JCI is a joint venture between UC and CQU. Such courses will be taught in English.

Essential Functions

• Teach first-year engineering courses, with opportunities to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in engineering education as permitted by the candidate’s qualifications.
• Engage in scholarly activities (i.e., one or more forms of scholarship that include: Scholarship of Discovery; Scholarship of Teaching and Learning; Scholarship of Integration; and/or Scholarship of Application) and publish and/or present findings from the scholarly activities at conferences.
• Perform service at the Department (e.g., student career mentoring, advising of student organizations, and performing outreach activities), College, University, and professional societies levels; nurture collaborations across the college and campus; and work to achieve departmental, college, and university strategic goals.
• Further the department’s goals with its first-year educational program through collegial collaboration and teamwork both within the Department of Engineering & Computing Education and with other CEAS departments and UC Colleges.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a Ph.D. in Engineering Education or closely related field prior to effective date of the appointment.
• Candidates will be required to obtain immigration documents for entry/work eligibility into China.

Application Process

Create applicant profile in Success Factors. Apply to REQ #98564. You should attach the documents below to your application:

• Cover Letter
• Current CV
• One-page narrative describing your teaching philosophy and teaching experience (if applicable).
• Your vision for incorporating scholarship (Discovery, Teaching and Learning, Integration, or Application) as part of your career development
• List of references (3) – names and contact information. (Should we move forward with your application we will contact references)

Additional Information

This search will remain open until the position is filled. Desired start date is January 2026.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. ( UC Benefits Link ) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 10–14% of your salary.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:

Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REQ: 98564

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