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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Materials Science and Engineering

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208

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UC is a mission‑driven organization committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

About the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering currently has 44 faculty members and an enrollment of about 1,900 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. Research focus areas include Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Mechanics, Vibrations & Acoustics, Robotics & Controls, Thermal‑Fluids & Energy. For more information, visit https://ceas.uc.edu/academics/departments/mechanical-materials-engineering.html.

Job Overview The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering in the College of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications for multiple full‑time tenure‑track faculty positions in the Materials Science and Engineering Program.

Candidates in the following broad areas will be considered: ceramics, composites, corrosion, high‑temperature oxidation, material modeling, nuclear materials, and advanced manufacturing processes.

Essential Functions

Teach graduate and undergraduate engineering courses specific to their specialty areas and participate in course and curriculum development.

Develop externally funded research programs in their specialty areas, publish research results in professional journals, and advise graduate and undergraduate students.

Participate in professional service activities such as editorial/peer review, serving on departmental, college and university committees, and performing outreach activities such as speaking at recruiting events, hosting lab tours, and helping with summer camps.

Minimum Requirements Prior to the effective date of appointment, a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related field is required.

Application Process Interested candidates should create an Applicant Profile at http://jobs.uc.edu (Requisition# 100291) and upload a current CV/Resume and cover letter summarizing research and teaching interests. Upload a research statement (3‑5 pages) and a teaching statement (2‑3 pages), and names/contact information for at least three references. Further documentation, including letters of recommendation and representative publications, may be requested at a later date.

Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance.

Comprehensive tuition remission for you and eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs.

Robust retirement plans: choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP). UC contributes 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Work‑life balance: generous time‑off policy, including vacation and sick time; 11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off; 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Competitive salary based on experience.

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).

Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.

Professional development & mentorship opportunities.

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, visit https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

Equal Opportunity Employer UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired, you must provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 process. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations, contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. All faculty hires require official academic transcripts at hire. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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