Assistant Professor, English at UC Clermont

Assistant Professor, English at UC Clermont

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati has embarked upon its third century – building on the past and defining the future by leading urban, public universities into a new era of innovation and impact through its strategic direction, Next Lives Here. Underscoring the power of creativity, ingenuity, invention and inclusion, what’s Next will accelerate our unrivaled academic, research and athletic momentum. As the global founder of cooperative education, UC remains a world-class leader in experience-based learning. U.S. News & World Report ranks UC’s co-op program in the Top 4 in the country, while the National Science Foundation places UC at No. 33 among America’s public research universities. A dynamic campus life environment boasts a diverse student body of nearly 47,000, what The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country,” and a history-making athletics program that has earned the respect of the Big 12 Conference.

About UC Clermont
UC Clermont is an open admissions regional campus thirty miles east of the University of Cincinnati in Batavia Ohio with an enrollment of approximately 4000 students. The college offers a variety of certificates, transfer programs, two-year technical degrees, and a baccalaureate degree.

Job Overview
University of Cincinnati Clermont College invites applications for Assistant Professor Educator of English, Composition beginning August 1, 2022.

Faculty responsibilities include teaching 12-credit hours per semester for two semesters and availability for both day and evening classes unless otherwise indicated, ongoing scholarship/research, service to the Department, College, University, and Community, and willingness to participate in all departmental duties.  All candidates must have the appropriate degree awarded by time of appointment.

Essential Functions

• Faculty responsibilities for this position also include teaching of Composition at all levels, Fiction Writing, and Contemporary Fiction.
• Secondary area of interest may include Creative Nonfiction.
• Candidates must provide evidence of college-level teaching experience (graduate teaching assistant, adjunct or full-time faculty experience).
• Teaching load will consist of Composition classes, Creative Writing classes and other classes as needed.

Additional Application Information and Requirements
Please apply at https://bit.ly/3fjebNV. All positions require a cover letter, current CV, official copies of transcript for highest degree held required prior to interview (these can be mailed), three names of professional references (include contact information), a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and a summary of evidence of excellent training, teaching effectiveness and professional development. Please use the additional documents feature as needed for these items. Review of applications will begin April 1, 2022.

Special Instructions: Candidates for this position invited for an interview will be required to deliver a teaching demonstration on a specified topic to the Search Committee. The topic will be given at the time the candidates are invited for the interview.

Applicants requiring sponsorship are not being considered at this time.

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.

FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES
OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

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).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.