Assistant Professor Educator, Comparative Politics, College of Arts and Sciences

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a full-time, Educator Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics. SPIA offers an MPA, MA and PhD in Political Science 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, Racial Healing and Transformation (CTRHT) 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. 

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and advise students principally in our undergraduate programs, including Political Science, International Affairs, and Law & Society majors, but also offer a course in our MA-PhD graduate program as well. The course load for the position is 3-3 (three courses per 2 semesters). Applicants will be expected to teach courses on Introduction to Comparative Politics and other courses that can be tied to their expertise, including courses with regional specialization and/or courses examining democratic and non-democratic (e.g., authoritarian) governance. Educator Assistant Professor positions typically have an initial appointment of 3 years with reappointment to a 5-year contract. Promotion to Associate Educator Professor is possible after 5 completed years based on School promotion criteria (and Full Educator Professor subsequently). Reappointment and promotion are based on excellent performance in pedagogy, teaching, and service, while remaining current in salient research trends being covered in classes taught.

Candidates must have a completed PhD prior to effective date of the appointment (i.e., must have completed all requirements for graduation) in Political Science or a related field. The expected appointment will begin August 15, 2024.

Interested and qualified applicants must complete our on-line application. In addition to the basic online application, please provide a cover letter indicating fit with the job description and SPIA programs outlined above; full and current CV; three names of references (letters of reference will be required of short-listed finalists); a teaching portfolio (e.g., evaluations, teaching philosophy). A one-page statement addressing the candidate’s intended contributions to the University’s goals of building a team culture through teaching, research, and service is also required. Please use the ‘additional documents’ feature to include all these required items. Review of Applications will begin April 1, 2024 with applications accepted until the position is filled.

Questions should be directed to Associate Professor Thomas Moore at [email protected]

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.

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).

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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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