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Job Type: Full-time Faculty
Job Number: 202300223
Division: Academic Affairs
Department:Mechanical Engineering
Opening Date: 11/17/2023
Bargaining Unit Status: Ohio Education Association (OEA)
Salary Grade: ASST
Summary of Position
The Mechanical Engineering Program in Rayen School of Engineering at YSU is seeking a faculty member who can teach classes at the undergraduate and graduate level in Mechanical Engineering. All areas of Mechanical Engineering will be considered, with an emphasis placed on the solid mechanics specialties. The ideal candidate will be able to develop externally funded research projects and work effectively with local and regional companies including the National Additive Manufacturing Innovative Institute, America Makes, located in Youngstown. YSU is student-centered and, as such, this person must be an effective classroom teacher, a good communicator, and a person who can work effectively with students to achieve their full potential as mechanical engineers. Duties include developing and teaching courses from the sophomore to graduate level in the Mechanical Engineering program, actively pursuing external funding, student advising, and participation in college, university, and community service.
Position Information
Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.
Ability to contribute to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the University community through teaching.
An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.
As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None
Minimum Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to teach topics in the dynamics systems and design areas. Competence with computational tools and experience with laboratory development. Strong commitment to teaching excellence and hands-on laboratory-based instruction. Dedication to continued professional development and scholarship. Evidence of interest in working with students.
Supplemental Information
Position start date will be Fall semester 2024 (August 2024).
Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.
At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
01
Do you have, or will you have, an earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment?
Required Question
Job Type: Full-time Faculty
Job Number: 202300223
Division: Academic Affairs
Department:Mechanical Engineering
Opening Date: 11/17/2023
Bargaining Unit Status: Ohio Education Association (OEA)
Salary Grade: ASST
Summary of Position
The Mechanical Engineering Program in Rayen School of Engineering at YSU is seeking a faculty member who can teach classes at the undergraduate and graduate level in Mechanical Engineering. All areas of Mechanical Engineering will be considered, with an emphasis placed on the solid mechanics specialties. The ideal candidate will be able to develop externally funded research projects and work effectively with local and regional companies including the National Additive Manufacturing Innovative Institute, America Makes, located in Youngstown. YSU is student-centered and, as such, this person must be an effective classroom teacher, a good communicator, and a person who can work effectively with students to achieve their full potential as mechanical engineers. Duties include developing and teaching courses from the sophomore to graduate level in the Mechanical Engineering program, actively pursuing external funding, student advising, and participation in college, university, and community service.
Position Information
Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.
Ability to contribute to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the University community through teaching.
An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.
As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None
Minimum Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to teach topics in the dynamics systems and design areas. Competence with computational tools and experience with laboratory development. Strong commitment to teaching excellence and hands-on laboratory-based instruction. Dedication to continued professional development and scholarship. Evidence of interest in working with students.
Supplemental Information
Position start date will be Fall semester 2024 (August 2024).
Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.
At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
01
Do you have, or will you have, an earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
