Assistant Professor of Teaching : Mechanical Engineering

Position Information Department Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB) Position Title Assistant Professor (Teaching) Job Title Assistant Professor of Teaching : Mechanical Engineering Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Bend Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary Oregon State University Cascades invites applications for a full-time 1.00 FTE, 9-month, fixed-term, Assistant Professor of Teaching : Mechanical Engineering position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Senior Associate Dean.

This position is located in Bend, Oregon.

As an Assistant Professor of Teaching at Oregon State University-Cascades, the responsibilities of this position consist of teaching undergraduate courses related to engineering design theory and methodology; establishing and / or continuing a limited amount of independent research; and / or conducting research on teaching and pedagogy; working with students on undergraduate research projects; serving on departmental, college, and University committees; and providing professional and community service.

This fixed term professorial rank requires a doctoral-level degree, emphasizes excellence in teaching beyond instruction, and includes a percentage of FTE devoted to research and scholarship. It couples dominant duties in for-credit instruction with duties related to curricular design and development and / or pedagogical strategies and practices. Consistent with the emphasis of this rank, assigned research and scholarship are likely to relate to pedagogy. Why OSU?

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Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package :

Oregon State University offers a with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including :

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU’s safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

Future and current OSU employees can use the to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities 70% Teaching and Advising : Develop and teach courses for OSU-Cascades, consisting of a mix of courses : large and small, and potentially, a mix of modalities. Engage with the College of Engineering as necessary to coordinate development and deployment. Advise students in projects; conduct student assessments, including proper documentation to support ABET accreditation; hold office hours; and mentor and advise students on professional aspects of the field.

20% Research and scholarly activities : Conduct and direct academic and / or applied research; seek extramural funding, advise student research projects, publish in recognized peer-reviewed journals and conferences relevant to engineering education or engineering design theory and methodology, and present at professional meetings.

10% Service : Participate as a collegial member of the unit and perform appropriate service that contributes to the effectiveness of the Campus, School, the College, the University, and the profession. Service includes participation in and leadership of Campus, School, College, and University committees, attendance at faculty meetings, mentorship of junior faculty, and contributions to outreach activities. Participation in service to the profession, including serving as a consultant to Industry partners, reviewer or editor for journals and conferences, leadership roles in professional organizations, reviewing proposals, and conference organization, should be pursued as appropriate. What You Will Need

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard : 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. What We Would Like You to Have

Working Conditions / Work Schedule Pay Method Salary Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $80,000 - $100,000 Link to Position Description