Job description
The School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering invites applications for a full-time (1.00
FTE
), 9-month, fixed-term Instructor/Senior Instructor I position.
This position focuses the preparation of mechanical engineering students in the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME) with a focus on first-year experiences in Engineering+ and experiential learning opportunities. Development and instruction of courses that include experiential learning opportunities will include engagement with industry and community partners, collaboration with the humanitarian engineering program, and coordination with the Design for Social Impact initiative.
This position focuses the preparation of mechanical engineering students in the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME) with a focus on first-year experiences in Engineering+ and experiential learning opportunities. Development and instruction of courses that include experiential learning opportunities will include engagement with industry and community partners, collaboration with the humanitarian engineering program, and coordination with the Design for Social Impact initiative.
This Instructor will teach courses and create experiential learning opportunities to advance career readiness, retention, and graduation rates as key outcomes. The Instructor will teach in the Engineering+ first-year program, undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering program, and other programs in the School of MIME depending upon interests and teaching needs. They will also supervise undergraduate and graduate assistants who support the delivery of courses. This position will report to the School Head and will work closely with Program Coordinators for the undergraduate degrees offered by the School, the Associate Head for Undergraduate Programs, and staff who support teaching labs and industry relationships.
The work of this position will promote creative engineering design, critical thinking, student knowledge and skills, and grow the strong foundation and success of existing curriculum to further develop and deliver the first-year Engineering+ experience.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
Locations:
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 county. 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 comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Position Duties
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
- Top 1.4% university in the world
- More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
- 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
- 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
- 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
- 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
- 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
- 217k+ alumni worldwide
- For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
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 county. 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 comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
- Retirement savings paid by the university.
- A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
- Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
- Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
90% Teaching and Curriculum Development
Teaching responsibilities include developing, continuously improving, and teaching courses; assessment of course learning outcomes; and offering office hours. The number and types (size, modality, level) of courses taught each year will depend upon teaching needs and requirements and will generally follow the College of Engineering teaching workload guidelines. Other responsibilities may include advising students, project groups, student organizations, honors students, or senior project teams, as examples.
Ensure that students, teaching assistants, and others under instructional supervision are briefed on and complying with OSU Environmental Health and Safety protocols pertaining to the execution of their teaching and learning activities.
The ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded in the mission and values of OSU. To this end, COE is committed to prioritizing and advancing the pursuit of inclusive excellence in all that it does. Contributions to equity and inclusivity are an integral component of instructor responsibilities and may include, but are not limited to, outreach and engagement with diverse groups; professional development and training; and inclusion of social justice content in courses. Demonstrable evidence of actions in support of these values will be considered in annual performance reviews and in promotion and tenure decisions.
Specific workload assignments are at the discretion of the School Head.
10% Service
Participate as a collegial member of the unit and to perform appropriate service that contributes to the effectiveness of the School, the College, the University, and, if possible, the profession. Service includes participation in School, College, and University committees, attending faculty meetings, and contributing to outreach activities. Participation in service to the profession, includes leadership or active membership roles in professional organizations and academic and professional conferences as appropriate.
Minimum/Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field.
- Excellent teaching skills.
- Demonstrated experience in effectively managing people and diverse students to their academic and professional goals.
- Evidence of promoting and enhancing inclusion through ongoing action in teaching, scholarship, and/or professional services.
For appointment at the rank of Instructor:
- Experience teaching at the college- or university-level.
For appointment at the rank of Senior Instructor I:
- Four years of professional experience teaching at the college- or university-level.
- Sustained record of exceptional teaching at the college- or university- level as evidenced by student evaluations of teaching.
- Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or closely related field
- Experience teaching first-year engineering courses
- Experience teaching courses with a substantial experiential learning component, such as study abroad or service learning
For appointment at the rank of Senior Instructor I:
- Demonstrated experience implementing instructional innovations into first-year engineering courses
- Demonstrated experience developing courses with substantial experiential learning components
- Specialized knowledge in researching the teaching of engineering students
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P06830UF
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
09/16/2023
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
05/04/2023
Full Consideration Date
05/31/2023
Closing Date
06/30/2023
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 05/31/2023. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Curriculum Vitae
2) A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Statement of Teaching (upload as Statement of Teaching)
4) Diversity Statement: After reviewing the OSU mission statement at http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/trustees/oregon-state-university-mission-statement and the emphasis on diversity, please state how your background and experience has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity. Maximum of one page. (upload as Diversity Statement)
When applying you will have the option to attach the following electronic document:
1) Student, peer, or mentor evaluations: Provide evidence that demonstrates teaching excellence. (upload as an Other Document 1)
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact:
Dr. Sarah Oman
sarah.oman@oregonstate.edu
Dr. Sarah Oman
sarah.oman@oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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