Assistant/Associate Professor of ...
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, etc. Preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Key sections:
- About the role: description of university, program, etc. Likely we can put a paragraph summarizing.
- Responsibilities: list of duties: teach 24 workload hours, may teach other areas, demonstrate biblical integration, guide senior capstone, plan labs, support learning through mentorship, advise students, contribute to curriculum development, participate in service, maintain professional engagement.
- Requirements: Ph.D. or MS+PE or MS+6 years experience, etc. Also mention candidates without terminal degree may need further grad studies. Also mention proven ability to communicate, interpersonal skills, Christian mentorship, professional mentorship, biblical integration, born-again Christian, agree with doctrinal statement, background check, H-1B sponsorship may be available, pending budget approval, location Cedarville, Ohio.
- Qualifications: maybe overlapping with requirements. Could combine? But we need separate sections only if content. The posting has "Position Requirements" and also "Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian..." etc. That could be under Requirements or Qualifications. We could treat Requirements as the degree/experience, and Qualifications as the personal/faith/skills. However we must not create thin sections. Let's see: we have enough for Requirements (degree/experience). For Qualifications we have: proven ability to communicate, interpersonal skills, Christian mentorship, professional mentorship, biblical integration, born-again Christian, agree with doctrinal statement, background check, H-1B sponsorship maybe, pending budget approval? Actually those are more conditions. Could be under Requirements as well. But we need to decide.
We also have Skills: maybe not explicitly listed. Could infer from responsibilities: teaching, mentorship, lab management, curriculum development, etc. But we should not invent. Only include if posting explicitly states skills. It mentions "Proven ability to effectively communicate engineering and professional subject matter to students." "Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and students." "Demonstrated ability to effectively engage in Christian mentorship and discipleship..." "Ability to provide professional mentorship and career guidance." Those are skills. So we can have a Skills section.
Benefits: posting does not mention benefits like health, retirement, etc. So we should not create Benefits section.
Pay: not mentioned (rank commensurate with experience). That's placeholder; we should not create Pay section because it's not specific.
Schedule: not mentioned (teach 24 workload hours per year). That's a schedule detail but maybe could be under Responsibilities. Not a separate Schedule section.
Thus we will have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills.
We need to use for each heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We must preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can format them.
Let's extract substantive info:
About the role:
- Cedarville University equips Christian undergraduate, graduate, and online students for godly service and vocational distinction.
- Offers more than 150 programs of study, all from a distinctly biblical worldview.
- Mechanical Engineering Program comprises nine full-time faculty, over three-hundred undergraduate students, dedicated facilities in manufacturing, rapid prototyping, automotive, aerospace engineering.
- Rigorous program offers rich learning opportunities and cultivates technical professionals committed to excellence in character, conduct, and skill.
- Unique faculty opportunity to invest in lives of students both inside and outside classroom, focusing on development of whole person in addition to technical training.
- Faculty candidates sought with expertise in thermal and fluid sciences, aerospace design, experimental methods, or materials engineering. Highly qualified candidates whose expertise lies in other associated areas of mechanical engineering may also be considered.
- Industry experience in one or more of these areas considered highly desirable.
- Given program’s emphasis on developing applied skills through lab-based and project-based learning, demonstrated experience in practical application and design implementation strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success in educational, mentorship, and training contexts will also be highly regarded.
- Rank is commensurate with experience and credentials. (But we said not to create Pay section; this is about rank, maybe we can include in About the role? It's about rank/compensation but it's vague; we can include as prose.)
- Eligibility for a tenure-track appointment will be determined based on institutional needs and candidate qualifications at the time of hire.
- School of Engineering and Computer Science housed in modern facility with extensive state-of-the-art laboratories.
- Offers ABET-accredited programs in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science (CS), and a program in Cyber Operations.
That's a lot. We'll put in About the role as paragraphs (maybe multiple
).
Responsibilities (list):
- Teach 24 workload hours (or equivalent) of undergraduate courses and laboratories per academic year in mechanical engineering.
- The successful candidate may also be required to teach in other mechanical and general engineering areas as needed for the BSME curriculum and other programs in the school.
- Demonstrate biblical integration in teaching and mentorship.
- Guide and mentor senior capstone design projects.
- Plan and execute laboratory activities, ensuring safe and effective operation of equipment.
- Support student learning through mentorship, advising, and professional guidance.
- Advise students in academic, professional, and spiritual development.
- Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation processes (including ABET).
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including committees and outreach initiatives.
- Maintain professional engagement with the engineering community and foster industry relationships.
Requirements (list):
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; OR
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline) plus licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE); OR
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline) plus at least 6 years of professional engineering experience in a relevant area of mechanical engineering.
- Candidates without a terminal degree but with significant industry experience will be considered. However, they may be required to enroll in further graduate-level studies as a condition of employment.
Qualifications (list):
- Proven ability to effectively communicate engineering and professional subject matter to students.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and students.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively engage in Christian mentorship and discipleship in both one-on-one and larger group contexts.
- Ability to provide professional mentorship and career guidance.
- Articulated commitment to and understanding of biblical integration in and out of the classroom.
- Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
- Qualified applicant must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's Doctrinal Statement, Community Covenant, and General Workplace Standards.
- Employment is subject to the University's verification of credentials along with other information required by law and Cedarville University policies, including the successful completion of a background check.
- H-1B sponsorship may be available for this position depending upon legal and business considerations.
- Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
- This position, based in Cedarville, Ohio, is pending budget approval.
Skills (list):
- Proven ability to effectively communicate engineering and professional subject matter to students.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and students.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively engage in Christian mentorship and discipleship in both one-on-one and larger group contexts.
- Ability to provide professional mentorship and career guidance.
- Articulated commitment to and understanding of biblical integration in and out of the classroom.
But note some overlap with Qualifications. Might be redundant. However we must preserve all substantive info; duplication is okay if it's in the original? The original had those points under Requirements? Actually they were under "Position Requirements" after the degree requirements: "Proven ability to effectively communicate..." etc. So those are part of Requirements. Then later there is "Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian..." etc. That could be considered Qualifications. So we could split: Requirements = degree/experience; Qualifications = personal/faith/skills/compliance. Skills maybe not needed separately because those are covered in Qualifications. But we need to avoid thin sections. If we make Qualifications include all those personal/faith/skills/compliance, that's substantive. Then we might not need a separate Skills section. Let's see: The posting has "Position Requirements" which includes both degree/experience and then the communication, interpersonal, Christian mentorship, etc. Then after that there is "Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian..." etc. That is also part of requirements but could be considered qualifications. To avoid duplication, we could have one Requirements section that includes all bullet points after the introductory sentence. But the instruction says use sections only when posting has real specific content for it. It doesn't forbid having a single Requirements section that includes all. However we also have "About the role" and "Responsibilities". That may be enough.
But we also have "Qualifications" heading in the list of allowed headings. If we don't have specific content for Qualifications beyond what's in Requirements, we might omit it. However the posting does have a block that starts with "Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian..." which could be considered Qualifications. So we could have a Qualifications section for that block.
Similarly, Skills: the posting includes communication, interpersonal, Christian mentorship, etc. Those could be considered Skills. But they also appear in Requirements. To avoid duplication, we could assign them to either Requirements or Skills, but not both. Since the instruction says preserve ALL substantive information, we can duplicate if needed but better to avoid redundancy. However duplication is not prohibited; we just must not invent or summarize away detail. Duplicating is okay as long as we keep the info. But we might create thin sections if we split too much.
Let's think: We have About the role (paragraphs). Responsibilities (list). Requirements (list of degree/experience). Qualifications (list of personal/faith/compliance). Skills (list of communication, interpersonal, mentorship, biblical integration). That's four sections plus About the role = five sections. Each has substantive content.
Check for any placeholder/thin content: none of those sections have filler like "commensurate with experience" etc. The Requirements section includes degree/experience specifics. Qualifications includes born-again Christian, doctrinal statement, background check, H-1B, pending budget approval, location, applications until filled. Those are specific. Skills includes communication, interpersonal, Christian mentorship, professional mentorship, biblical integration. Those are specific.
Thus we can output those sections.
Now format:
About the role
... paragraphs ...
We need to ensure we don't include any boilerplate like "Cedarville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer" (remove). Also remove contact information? The instruction says remove application instructions and contact information. So we should drop the "Contact Information" block. Also drop "General inquiries:" etc. Also drop "Cedarville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer". Also drop "Applications will be accepted until the position is filled."? That is substantive? It's about application timeline; but instruction says remove application instructions. That line is about application timeline, which could be considered application instruction. Safer to remove it. However it's also substantive info about timing. But the instruction says remove application instructions. I'd remove that line. Similarly "H-1B sponsorship may be available..." is not an application instruction; it's a benefit/condition, keep. "This position, based in Cedarville, Ohio, is pending budget approval." keep.
We also need to drop "Contact Information" block entirely.
Now craft About the role paragraphs. We'll combine into maybe two paragraphs.
Paragraph 1: Cedarville University equips Christian undergraduate, graduate, and online students for godly service and vocational distinction. We offer
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose. We must preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can format them. Let's extract substantive info: About the role: - Cedarville University equips Christian undergraduate, graduate, and online students for godly service and vocational distinction. - Offers more than 150 programs of study, all from a distinctly biblical worldview. - Mechanical Engineering Program comprises nine full-time faculty, over three-hundred undergraduate students, dedicated facilities in manufacturing, rapid prototyping, automotive, aerospace engineering. - Rigorous program offers rich learning opportunities and cultivates technical professionals committed to excellence in character, conduct, and skill. - Unique faculty opportunity to invest in lives of students both inside and outside classroom, focusing on development of whole person in addition to technical training. - Faculty candidates sought with expertise in thermal and fluid sciences, aerospace design, experimental methods, or materials engineering. Highly qualified candidates whose expertise lies in other associated areas of mechanical engineering may also be considered. - Industry experience in one or more of these areas considered highly desirable. - Given program’s emphasis on developing applied skills through lab-based and project-based learning, demonstrated experience in practical application and design implementation strongly preferred. - Demonstrated success in educational, mentorship, and training contexts will also be highly regarded. - Rank is commensurate with experience and credentials. (But we said not to create Pay section; this is about rank, maybe we can include in About the role? It's about rank/compensation but it's vague; we can include as prose.) - Eligibility for a tenure-track appointment will be determined based on institutional needs and candidate qualifications at the time of hire. - School of Engineering and Computer Science housed in modern facility with extensive state-of-the-art laboratories. - Offers ABET-accredited programs in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science (CS), and a program in Cyber Operations. That's a lot. We'll put in About the role as paragraphs (maybe multiple
). Responsibilities (list): - Teach 24 workload hours (or equivalent) of undergraduate courses and laboratories per academic year in mechanical engineering. - The successful candidate may also be required to teach in other mechanical and general engineering areas as needed for the BSME curriculum and other programs in the school. - Demonstrate biblical integration in teaching and mentorship. - Guide and mentor senior capstone design projects. - Plan and execute laboratory activities, ensuring safe and effective operation of equipment. - Support student learning through mentorship, advising, and professional guidance. - Advise students in academic, professional, and spiritual development. - Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation processes (including ABET). - Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including committees and outreach initiatives. - Maintain professional engagement with the engineering community and foster industry relationships. Requirements (list): - Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; OR - M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline) plus licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE); OR - M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline) plus at least 6 years of professional engineering experience in a relevant area of mechanical engineering. - Candidates without a terminal degree but with significant industry experience will be considered. However, they may be required to enroll in further graduate-level studies as a condition of employment. Qualifications (list): - Proven ability to effectively communicate engineering and professional subject matter to students. - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and students. - Demonstrated ability to effectively engage in Christian mentorship and discipleship in both one-on-one and larger group contexts. - Ability to provide professional mentorship and career guidance. - Articulated commitment to and understanding of biblical integration in and out of the classroom. - Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ. - Qualified applicant must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's Doctrinal Statement, Community Covenant, and General Workplace Standards. - Employment is subject to the University's verification of credentials along with other information required by law and Cedarville University policies, including the successful completion of a background check. - H-1B sponsorship may be available for this position depending upon legal and business considerations. - Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. - This position, based in Cedarville, Ohio, is pending budget approval. Skills (list): - Proven ability to effectively communicate engineering and professional subject matter to students. - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and students. - Demonstrated ability to effectively engage in Christian mentorship and discipleship in both one-on-one and larger group contexts. - Ability to provide professional mentorship and career guidance. - Articulated commitment to and understanding of biblical integration in and out of the classroom. But note some overlap with Qualifications. Might be redundant. However we must preserve all substantive info; duplication is okay if it's in the original? The original had those points under Requirements? Actually they were under "Position Requirements" after the degree requirements: "Proven ability to effectively communicate..." etc. So those are part of Requirements. Then later there is "Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian..." etc. That could be considered Qualifications. So we could split: Requirements = degree/experience; Qualifications = personal/faith/skills/compliance. Skills maybe not needed separately because those are covered in Qualifications. But we need to avoid thin sections. If we make Qualifications include all those personal/faith/skills/compliance, that's substantive. Then we might not need a separate Skills section. Let's see: The posting has "Position Requirements" which includes both degree/experience and then the communication, interpersonal, Christian mentorship, etc. Then after that there is "Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian..." etc. That is also part of requirements but could be considered qualifications. To avoid duplication, we could have one Requirements section that includes all bullet points after the introductory sentence. But the instruction says use sections only when posting has real specific content for it. It doesn't forbid having a single Requirements section that includes all. However we also have "About the role" and "Responsibilities". That may be enough. But we also have "Qualifications" heading in the list of allowed headings. If we don't have specific content for Qualifications beyond what's in Requirements, we might omit it. However the posting does have a block that starts with "Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian..." which could be considered Qualifications. So we could have a Qualifications section for that block. Similarly, Skills: the posting includes communication, interpersonal, Christian mentorship, etc. Those could be considered Skills. But they also appear in Requirements. To avoid duplication, we could assign them to either Requirements or Skills, but not both. Since the instruction says preserve ALL substantive information, we can duplicate if needed but better to avoid redundancy. However duplication is not prohibited; we just must not invent or summarize away detail. Duplicating is okay as long as we keep the info. But we might create thin sections if we split too much. Let's think: We have About the role (paragraphs). Responsibilities (list). Requirements (list of degree/experience). Qualifications (list of personal/faith/compliance). Skills (list of communication, interpersonal, mentorship, biblical integration). That's four sections plus About the role = five sections. Each has substantive content. Check for any placeholder/thin content: none of those sections have filler like "commensurate with experience" etc. The Requirements section includes degree/experience specifics. Qualifications includes born-again Christian, doctrinal statement, background check, H-1B, pending budget approval, location, applications until filled. Those are specific. Skills includes communication, interpersonal, Christian mentorship, professional mentorship, biblical integration. Those are specific. Thus we can output those sections. Now format:
About the role
... paragraphs ...
We need to ensure we don't include any boilerplate like "Cedarville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer" (remove). Also remove contact information? The instruction says remove application instructions and contact information. So we should drop the "Contact Information" block. Also drop "General inquiries:" etc. Also drop "Cedarville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer". Also drop "Applications will be accepted until the position is filled."? That is substantive? It's about application timeline; but instruction says remove application instructions. That line is about application timeline, which could be considered application instruction. Safer to remove it. However it's also substantive info about timing. But the instruction says remove application instructions. I'd remove that line. Similarly "H-1B sponsorship may be available..." is not an application instruction; it's a benefit/condition, keep. "This position, based in Cedarville, Ohio, is pending budget approval." keep. We also need to drop "Contact Information" block entirely. Now craft About the role paragraphs. We'll combine into maybe two paragraphs. Paragraph 1: Cedarville University equips Christian undergraduate, graduate, and online students for godly service and vocational distinction. We offer