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Classes may be day or evening. Rank and compensation are based on experience and academic credentials. Adjunct appointments are renewed based on departmental need and teaching performance.
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are 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.
The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor - Educator in American Politics and Political Thought. SPIA offers an MA and PhD in Political Science, a NASPAA-accredited MPA program, as well as three undergraduate BAs (Political Science, International Affairs, and Law and Society). SPIA also houses three research centers—the Portman Center for Policy Solutions, the Center for Truth, Community Healing and Transformation (CTCHT) and the Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy (CCSP).
The University of Cincinnati is an urban, public, comprehensive Research I institution committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining an academically and culturally diverse faculty.
Assistant Professor - Educator positions typically have an initial appointment of 3 years with the possibility of reappointment to a 5-year contract. Promotion to Associate Professor - Educator is possible based on School promotion criteria (and Full Professor - Educator subsequently). Reappointment and promotion are based on excellent performance in pedagogy, teaching, and service (committee work, advising, recruitment and retention efforts) while remaining current in salient research trends being covered in classes taught. All full-time educator positions are part of the University of Cincinnati’s faculty collective bargaining unit.
The appointment is intended to begin August 15, 2027.
PhD in Political Science or a related field prior to effective date of the appointment.
Interested and qualified applicants must complete our online application. In addition to the basic online application, please provide:
Please use the ‘additional documents’ feature to include all these required items. Review of Applications will begin November 16 with applications accepted until the position is filled.
Questions should be directed to Dr. William Umphres at william.umphres@uc.edu.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE. Highlights include:
Tuition Remission
As a part-time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role. Tuition remission covers tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS).
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time – pro-rated by FTE. Includes paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days).
Additional Benefits Include:
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
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