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Posted: 13-Dec-24
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Internal Number: 97929-en_US
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
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 Blue Ash
The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio. The college is in Blue Ash, Ohio fifteen miles north of the uptown campus, on 135 acres in a park-like setting. We offer primarily associate degrees in career and transition programs, as well as general education courses and technical baccalaureate degrees to approximately 5,100 students. We value excellent teaching and personalized student support to help students achieve their goals, whether the goal is to enter a career or to continue education. The college is a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work award.
Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College seeks applications for two (2) tenure-track Assistant Professor of English positions to teach composition in our growing department. The English and Communication Department is a collegial, supportive faculty that centers the student at the heart of our instruction. The composition program?s general pedagogical approach is rooted in process-based writing that is reflective and inquiry-driven.
Essential Functions
- Teaching 12 credit hours per semester in four sections of writing (a 4/4 load), including but not limited to co-requisite composition (Accelerated Learning Program), English Composition, Intermediate Composition, and Basic Writing.
- Participating in program assessment and curriculum development.
- Participating in department, college, and university service such as serving on the composition steering committee or the college technology committee.
- Engaging in professional and scholarly activities, such as presentations at scholarly venues, publication in relevant professional publications, publication of creative works, or other scholarly methods of disseminating knowledge.
Minimum Requirements
Prior to the effective date of the appointment, all of the following are required:
- A doctorate degree in English with specialization or focus in Rhetoric and Composition, or a closely related field.
- At least three (3) academic years of experience teaching composition at the college level.
Application Process
Interested and qualified applicants must apply online. In addition to completing the online application, applicants must include the following:
- A cover letter that directly addresses your experience
- Teaching at the college level, drawing special attention to composition and/or basic writing
- A curriculum vitae, and
- A list of at least three (3) professional references with contact information.
Please use the additional documents feature as needed for these items. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Initial review of applications will begin February 7, 2025; however, position will remain open until filled.
For questions related to this job posting, please contact Dr. Drew Shade, Head of English & Communication: shadedw@ucmail.uc.edu.
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 of $60,000 - $63,000, 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.
FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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