Assistant Professor, Biology at UC Clermont College

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You are invited to submit an application to be considered for a position with more than one opening. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department. Rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati puts education into action, ranking among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 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, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.

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UC Clermont College provides student-centered undergraduate education in an open-access, regional college environment. We foster diversity as well as intellectual, cultural, and social development in our community. UC Clermont College has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students and is located in Batavia, Ohio, twenty miles east of the University of Cincinnati’s downtown campus. We offer a variety of associate’s degrees, two-year technical degrees and certificates, and prepare students for transition or transfer into baccalaureate degree programs. UC Clermont’s open-access nature presents a unique opportunity for faculty with a strong commitment to providing a solid foundation for students at all levels to develop their academic skills and reach their educational goals.

An Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati is expected to primarily teach classes, while also providing service as well as conducting research and/or other professional activities. This position will support the University of Cincinnati’s mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities.  To this end, the Science & Health Department at UC Clermont College seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Biology at the level of Assistant Professor. The position will begin August 15, 2022, unless otherwise indicated.

Tenure-track faculty responsibilities include the following:

• Teaching twelve (12) credit-hours for each of two primary semesters (Fall and Spring), including lectures and labs during day, and possibly evenings as needed. Teaching is the primary appointment; 80% of your time at minimum will be spent on teaching and its related activities such as:
  • preparing supplemental materials to enhance student learning in lecture and lab,
  • conducting assessments and evaluating student work,
  • developing curriculum,
  • acting as an informal student adviser;
• Coursework taught will focus on first and second year biology courses, including non-majors’ courses, but may include other courses taught in the Biology area of the department;
• Scheduling a minimum of four (4) office hours per week;
• Participating in ongoing professional development and/or research;
• Participating in service to the department, college, university, and community;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Ph.D. in biology, or a closely related field (e.g., microbiology, zoology, ecology), and one (1) year college-level teaching experience as the primary instructor. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to maintaining high academic standards while encouraging and supporting students with diverse backgrounds, interests, and aptitudes. All candidates must demonstrate/provide evidence of effective teaching and professional development and must have appropriate degrees awarded by the time of appointment. 

Experience in teaching a broad base of biology courses, proficiency in using innovative instructional technologies and techniques, and at least two (2) years teaching biology in an institution where students have varied interests, degrees of preparation, and aptitude.  Experience teaching lecture and lab in Microbiology is highly desirable.

All applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.uc.edu/ . Only applications received through this web site will be considered. Any application that does not contain all required documentation will not be considered. 

• A cover letter;
• Current CV;
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references;

Please use the Additional Documents feature to include the following required items:

• A brief statement of teaching philosophy;
• Evidence of excellent teaching effectiveness, including available student evaluations;
• Evidence of professional development;
• A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement from the candidate describing what diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) means to them; providing specific examples of how they have promoted an inclusive environment in their classrooms (750 words maximum).

Applicants requiring sponsorship are not being considered at this time.

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.

FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

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).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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