Assistant/Associate Professional Practice Professor

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Job Title:Assistant/Associate Professional Practice Professor

Department:Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position Overview

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE; htts: ece.osu.edu ) at The Ohio State University invites applications for a professional practice faculty position, a non-tenured position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The primary duties will be to supervise, maintain, and update sophomore and junior level labs in circuits, microcontrollers, signals, and digital logic, as well as teach courses as necessary at all undergraduate levels. A small amount of research (10% time) is also expected. This position is expected to begin as early as Autumn 2026.

Performance Objectives

Lead the maintenance, enhancement, and development of undergraduate laboratory courses to ensure they meet evolving educational and industry needs.

Teach undergraduate courses in alignment with departmental priorities and the instructor's areas of expertise, fostering clear communication and effective student learning.

Secure and manage resources for the laboratories, including recruiting and supervising lab monitors and seeking equipment grants or donations to support program growth.

Engage in scholarly activities such as applied research in electrical and computer engineering or STEM education to advance teaching and laboratory practices.

Contribute to the department's governance and culture by promoting professionalism, ethical conduct, and a welcoming learning environment for students and colleagues. Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

A Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field.

Evidence of demonstrated efforts in teaching and/or outreach and engagement that reflect Ohio State's Shared Values .

Evidence of the ability to teach and supervise undergraduate students in a welcoming and supportive manner.

Advanced mentoring and teaching skills.

Evidence of the ability to clearly convey technical concepts

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with desire and ability to work constructively, decisively, and collegially with external and internal colleagues

Experience with maintaining a laboratory environment Desired:

Experience with technical education.

Experience with engagement with industrial or government partners for external funding.

Record of an externally funded and productive research program.

Experience with embedded systems

A demonstrated track record of leadership and collaboration in an academic environment.

Embrace development of open-minded exploration among learners

A familiarity working with campus administrators and leaders

Potential to be a conscientious university community member Additional Information

The final offer for this position will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Salary is negotiated by the department chair and may vary depending on individual circumstances.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package .

How to Apply

Please be aware that you will not be able to edit your application after you submit it (this includes application materials).

Please include all and only the following required application materials in the Application Documents section, found in the My Experience step (Step 2 of the application process):

Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2-page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.

Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae)/Resume (do not include pictures in your CV/resume): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.

Attachment 3: Teaching Statement. Write 1-2 pages, single spaced narrative that includes:

A personal vision for teaching and learning.

A description of teaching strategies or approaches, including hardware/laboratory courses for which you received training or have implemented.

Justification for those strategies, focusing on evidence-based practice, highlighting how to achieve an effective learning environment for all students regardless of their backgrounds, expectations, and needs.

Attachment 4: Mentoring Statement. Write 1-2 pages, single spaced narrative that includes:

Your mentoring philosophy

Describe previous mentoring training and/or experience, including laboratory environments.

Describe your team management experiences.

State mentoring skills you consider fundamental, including those necessary to effectively mentor students from all backgrounds.

Attachment 5: Research Statement. Write 1-2 pages, single spaced narrative that includes:

Research plan and future research directions

Identify potential collaborations and funding sources

Broader impacts of your research (the potential to benefit society and contribute to the achievement of specific, desired societal outcomes)

Plan for student engagement in your research program.

Please do not include a list of references with your application. We will request this information when we need it.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Betty Lise Anderson at .

Application review:

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Department Information

Electrical and Computer Engineering:

Consistently ranked among the best in the nation, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) provides superior training for students and groundbreaking research at the frontier of high technology in all areas of electrical and computer engineering. ECE faculty, researchers and students engineer solutions to problems in diverse fields, from bio- to nanotechnology, from energy to mobility, from health sciences to communication, and beyond. The Ohio State University has the top ranked ECE department among Ohio universities, according to U.S. News and World Report. The faculty body of the department consists of fifty tenure-track faculty, six research-track faculty and five clinical faculty, and sports thirty IEEE Fellows and one National Academy of Engineering member. The department's faculty and researchers are active in the areas of analog and RF electronic circuits, communication and signal processing, computer and digital systems, computer vision and image processing, control systems, machine learning, electromagnetics, remote sensing, microwaves, optics and photonics, nanotechnology and electronic materials, robotics, intelligent transportation, networking, sustainable energy, and power systems. In fiscal year 2020, this research was supported by $20.9 million in externally sponsored funding. Along with other state -of-the-art facilities on campus, the ECE department is home to thirty-plus research centers and laboratories, including: ElectroScience Laboratory, Artificial Intelligence Institute for Future Edge Networks and Distributed Intelligence, High Voltage and Power Electronics Laboratory, Center for High Performance Power Electronics, Center for Enabling Cyber Defense in Analog and Mixed Signal Domain, Circuits Laboratory for Advanced Sensors and Systems, Crash Imminent Safety University Transportation Center . click apply for full job details

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