Assistant Professor - Educator - Law and Paralegal Studies Program, CECH Criminal Justice

Assistant Professor
- Educator
- Law and Paralegal Studies Program, CECH Criminal Justice

The School of Criminal Justice
- Law and Paralegal Studies program at the University of Cincinnati is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor – Educator (non-tenure track), with an appointment starting August 15, 2026, although the start date is negotiable. This is a 9-month per year teaching position.

The University of Cincinnati is a Research I Institution that grants doctorates in 98 areas. The School of Criminal Justice grants the BS, MS, and PhD degrees. The School also houses research centers specializing in corrections, policing, criminal justice, justice and communities, and crime science. The School offers specializations in crime prevention, policing, corrections, criminal justice, and criminology.

The Law and Paralegal Studies program seeks candidates who will help expand and grow enrollment for the program and be responsible for program compliance with the ABA Guidelines for Approval of Paralegal Programs (ABA Guidelines). Applicants must be licensed to practice law with experience working with or as paralegals, having earned a minimum of a Juris Doctorate, possess no less than three years work experience in the legal field, and have demonstrated experience in, and strong commitment to, online teaching and mentoring at the college level.

Successful candidates will readily contribute to departmental, institutional, and organizational activities. This faculty position includes teaching 12 credit hours per semester, two semesters per academic year.

Minimum Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate.
• No less than three (3) years of work experiences in the legal field.
• Have experience working with or as a paralegal.
• Demonstrated experience in, and strong commitment to, online teaching and mentoring at the college level.
• Licensed to practice law in good standing.

Additional Qualifications Considered:

• Successful teaching in a paralegal program at the postsecondary level as substantiated by assessments.
• Evidence of experience working as an attorney with paralegals.
• Evidence of experience integrating writing, technology, and thinking skills in the teaching of paralegal studies.
• Successful use of technology to support instruction.
• Evidence of knowledge of the application process and standards for ABA approval of paralegal education programs.

Application Process:

Interested persons must apply online at . Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Cover letter detailing interest and qualifications for the position, highlighting skills and expertise relevant to the essential functions of the position and qualifications listed above.
• Curriculum Vitae Description of teaching experience, to include courses taught and use of instructional technology.
• List of three references who would be able to speak to prior teaching experience and quality of teaching.

For more information, please contact:
Emma Fletcher, J.D. School or Criminal Justice University of Cincinnati Emma.

Fletcher

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

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

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at 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.