Job Description

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country.?

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC?s momentum has never been stronger. UC?s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

About UC Clermont

UC Clermont is an open-admissions, regional campus of the University of Cincinnati located in Batavia, Ohio, with an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students. UC Clermont is committed to fostering diversity as well as intellectual, cultural and social development in our community. The College offers a variety of certificates, two-year technical degrees and transfer programs, along with a number of baccalaureate transfer programs.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati (UC) - Clermont College Department of Social Sciences invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science beginning fall semester of 2025.

The primary responsibility of a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati Clermont College is to teach a 4 x 4 course load. In addition, the position also involves curricular oversight and potential programmatic review. Opportunities to conduct scholarly work and engage in other professional or creative activities are possible and encouraged, but not required. This position will support Clermont College?s mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities.

It is a one-year position with potential for one-time renewal.

While the primary focus of this position is successful in-person teaching of undergraduate courses in Political Science, the ideal candidate will also be familiar with alternative instructional formats such as hybrid, hyflex, and online synchronous and/or asynchronous. The secondary focus of this role is to help the department evaluate and enhance existing course content and to provide the college with a roadmap for expanding our Political Science offerings, should future enrollment support that possibility.

Essential Functions

• Conduct and teach assigned undergraduate courses.
• Attend meetings, participate in governance in an ad hoc capacity, prepare materials for teaching.
• Evaluate and develop curriculum for department and/or college as well as assessment plans.
• Serve as an academic adviser for students and evaluate student coursework.
• (optionally) Serve on college or university committees and participate in curriculum development activities.
• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of his or her responsibilities.
• Render service to the professional or lay community which is relevant to the individual?s academic specialty.
• Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Education

Earned Ph.D. in Political Science or closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university of recognized standing in a field appropriate to the requirements of the position. PhD candidates with a scheduled defense date (to be confirmed by the dissertation chair) will be considered.

Required Experience

• Prior in-person teaching experience (at any level) is expected.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and work with students at a different levels of college readiness including high school students enrolled in dual-enrollment programs, accommodations and learning preferences, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Familiarity with Canvas or other Learning Management Systems (LMS) is highly desirable.
• Ability to employ diverse instructional methods to enhance student learning.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• A cover letter detailing their teaching philosophy and experience.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations, peer reviews).
• Contact information for three professional references.

Applicants requiring sponsorship are not being considered at this time.

Application Deadline

• For guaranteed consideration, apply by Dec. 1, 2024

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

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For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About University of Cincinnati

HISTORY IN BRIEF - The University of Cincinnati is a public urban serving research institution that was founded in 1819 and today is one of the country’s largest universities offering more than 350 academic programs to more than 44,000 students. UC has many top ranked programs in areas such as Music and Arts, Medical and Human-Services, Criminal Justice and more. Located in an urban setting, UC is close to the heart of Cincinnati and allows easy access for students to enjoy all that the city offers. UC is also the alma mater of many notables such as President William Howard Taft; Albert Sabin, developer of the oral polio vaccine; Astronaut Neil Armstrong and Mary Weinberg, 2008 Olympic gold medalist. UC is classified as a Research University (Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Commission and is ranked as one of America’s top 35 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. UC jumped 17 spots in the U.S. News & World Report rankings in the past two years alone. In addition to being named a “green university” by Princeton Review, UC has been named one of the world’s most beautiful campuses by Forbes and Delta Sky magazines. Learn more at ... N STATEMENT - The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research. We are committed to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. We provide an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish. Through scholarship, service, partnerships, and leadership, we create opportunity, develop educated and engaged citizens, enhance the economy and enrich our University, city, state and global community.

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