Assistant Professor-Educator, Communication, UC Blue Ash College

Job Overview

Job Title:

Assistant Professor-Educator, Communication, UC Blue Ash College

Posting

Start Date:

1/5/26

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation s best urban public research universities. UC is a mission-driven organization committed to student success and transforming the community through scholarship and service. UC Blue Ash College (UCBA) is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio.

About UC Blue Ash:
The college is in Blue Ash, Ohio, fifteen miles north of the uptown campus, on 135 acres in a park-like setting. We offer associate degrees, general education courses, and technical baccalaureate degrees to approximately 5,100 students.

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College seeks applications for one full-time Assistant Professor - Educator position intended to begin August 15, 2026. This position is non-tenure eligible. The initial term is three years and is renewable upon satisfactory performance. The retention and promotion criteria emphasize teaching excellence, commitment to professional development, and service. Research productivity is not required or evaluated, but is permitted and supported.

• Teaching a 4/4 load of courses, including but not limited to Introduction to Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Business Communication, and first and second-year communication electives.
• Teaching courses in a variety of formats (face-to-face, online, Hy flex and/or hybrid).
• Holding a minimum of four office hours per week.
• Participating in program assessment and curriculum development.
• Participating in department, college, and/or university service, such as serving on the department student awards committee, the college technology committee, and/or the college faculty development committee.
• Participating in professional development opportunities related to pedagogy and/or one s discipline, including, but not limited to, attending conferences or workshops.

Prior to effective date of appointment, all of the following are required:

• A PhD in communication or a closely related field.
• Three academic years of experience teaching communication at the college level.

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 training and experience in teaching communication, distance learning (if applicable), and assessment (if applicable).
• A curriculum vitae.
• A statement of teaching philosophy that addresses experience working with potentially unprepared student populations, if applicable, and/or in an open admissions college environment, if applicable.
• A list of at least three 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 5, 2026; position will remain open until filled. For further information, please contact Dr. Drew Shade, Head of English & Communication: drew.shade.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

• Salary Information: $63,000
• Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering 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). UC contributes 14–18% of your salary based on position through state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP).
• Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
  Vacation and sick time; 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days); 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience;
  Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription);
  Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs;
  Professional development & mentorship opportunities.

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