Quo Endowed Professorship, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Job Overview
The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Industrial Engineering in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for the full-time tenure-track Dr. Phillip C. and Mrs. Consuelo Y. Quo Endowed Professor position. The position benefits from a generous chair endowment and offers a competitive salary commensurate with candidate experience. Candidates in the broad area of Mechanical Engineering will be considered.
About the Role
The position benefits from a generous chair endowment and offers a competitive salary commensurate with candidate experience. Candidates in the broad area of Mechanical Engineering will be considered. The College of Engineering and Applied Science at UC has pioneered the mandatory cooperative experience for engineers since 1906 and has excellent connections with the industrial sector, both locally and nationally. Cincinnati has been identified as one of the most livable cities in America, situated in a tri-state metropolitan area with a population of 2.2 million and with excellent cultural and entertainment opportunities.
Essential Functions
- Develop a world-class research program in their specialty area by attracting extramural funding, advising graduate and undergraduate students on research, and publishing research results in professional journals.
- Build externally funded joint ventures (such as multi-investigator research teams and centers) as well as strengthen partnerships with industries through research collaborations and workforce development initiatives.
- Teach graduate and undergraduate engineering courses specific to their specialty area within Mechanical Engineering.
- Participate in internal and external service activities such as editorial/peer review, career mentoring for students and junior faculty, and serving on departmental, college and university committees.
Minimum Requirements
- A Doctoral Degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
Application Process
- Interested candidates should create an Applicant Profile at https://jobs.uc.edu/ (Requisition# 103149) and upload a current CV/Resume and cover letter summarizing their research and teaching interests.
- In the ‘Additional Documents’ section, interested candidates should also upload a Statement of Research (5 page maximum), a Statement of Teaching Philosophy (3 page maximum), a Team Culture Statement (a 1 page statement describing your perspective on building a positive team culture), as well as names and contact information for at least five references.
Review of Applications
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information
- The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Industrial Engineering currently has 44 faculty members and an enrollment of about 1900 undergraduate and 260 graduate students.
- The Department offers ABET accredited B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering; M.S., Master of Engineering, and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering and in Materials Science and Engineering.
- The Department has research focus areas in Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Mechanics, Vibrations & Acoustics, Robotics & Controls, Thermal-Fluids & Energy.
Compensation and Benefits
- UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance.
- Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission, Robust Retirement Plans, Real Work-Life Balance, Competitive salary based on experience, Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription), Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs, Professional development & mentorship opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.