Visiting Assistant Professor of English, UC Blue Ash College

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors

Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.

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About UC Blue Ash

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College (UCBA) is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio. At UC Blue Ash, we value the wide-ranging experiences and perspectives of those in our community, as well as the individual talents of our students, faculty and staff. 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, and, in 2025, earned national recognition for student opportunity and success, being named Opportunity Colleges and Universities, a distinction awarded to institutions that serve as national models for advancing student success.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College seeks applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of English to teach composition and, if needed, developmental writing for  academic year. This is a one-year position with the potential for a second-year renewal. The Visiting Assistant Professor of English will be expected to teach four 3-credit sections of composition-related courses each semester, which may include developmental writing and/or co-requisite composition.

Essential Functions

• Teaching four (4) courses per semester in the writing sequence, including developmental writing.
• Holding office hours to meet with students as needed.
• Also encouraged but not required: participation in program assessment; department service; professional development; and professional and scholarly activities.

Required Education

• ABD in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a closely related field.
  o Completed doctoral degree is preferred.

Required Experience

• Experience of at least three (3) academic years serving as instructor of record in college-level writing, which may include developmental writing courses. The committee is particularly interested in candidates who have previous experience working with varied (including non-traditional, underprepared, etc.) student populations and/or in an open admissions college environment.

Application Process

For full consideration, applicants must upload the following documents to their application:

• Cover letter that directly addresses experience teaching writing at the college level.
• Curriculum vitae.

Please be prepared to have three letters of recommendation sent in upon request

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary Information: $53,000

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). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

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…