Visiting Assistant Professor, Division of Experience-Based Learning and Career Education

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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.

At UC, today’s possibilities spark tomorrow’s reality.

At the University of Cincinnati's Division of Experience-Based Learning and Career Education (ELCE), we believe that experiential learning and career education are essential components of higher education. In support of this, we develop and deliver innovative, high-impact courses, programs, and services that foster students' personal and professional development as dynamic, thoughtful, global citizens. Within a thriving culture of collaboration, the division provides students, employers, and partners a single point of contact for experience-based learning opportunities and transition-to-career services. 

Members of the Division of Experience-Based Learning and Career Education strive to carry out our  mission and vision and act in accordance with the following values: Respect, Equity and Inclusion, Service, Innovation and Excellence, Integrity, and Professional Development.

The role of Visiting Assistant Professor will include 100% workload effort applied in classroom teaching and professional practice advising of cooperative education students. The core responsibility of this position is fostering the professional development of students and preparing them for what comes next, whether it be a gainful career or post-graduate education. Specific responsibilities that support student success include teaching professional development courses for engineering and/or information technology majors, working collaboratively with colleagues to develop courses, designing curricula in alignment with student needs and the goals of the college(s)/unit(s) we support, organizing lessons that support learning outcomes, developing and leading interactive instruction (in-person and online), monitoring student learning and course progress, preparing materials that are universally accessible (ADA Compliant), communicating effectively to students from diverse backgrounds, advising students 1-on-1 or in small groups, valuing diversity in all forms and cultivating a culture of belonging, and working collaboratively with our Partnership Development Team to create employment opportunities for students.

This position is non-tenure. The appointment period is 12 months.

• Conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars.
• Attend meetings, participate in governance, prepare materials for teaching.
• Evaluate and develop curriculum for department and/or college.
• Serve as an experiential learning and career education adviser for students and evaluate student coursework.
• Serve on college or university committees and participate in curriculum development activities.
• Serve on committees, independent study activities, and off-campus learning.
• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of his or her responsibilities.
• Render service to the professional or lay community which is relevant to the individual’s academic specialty.
• Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.

• Master's and/or Doctorate degree with minimum three years of professional work experience.
• Demonstrated organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Effectiveness in interpersonal relationships and the ability to work harmoniously with a variety of interest groups.
• Experience (or transferrable skills) that prepare the candidate to carry out the primary responsibilities of this position.
• The credentials of the selected individual should illustrate successful instruction of cooperative education and/or academic internship curricula; the promotion or development of experience-based educational opportunities; experience working with external partners (e.g., industry). Individual major assignments will be subject to enrollment at the time of appointment.

At UC and within ELCE, we value diversity and aim to co-create a workplace where faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds feel respected and included.

• Therefore, in addition to your resume, the online application requires candidates to submit a statement summarizing "contributions (or potential contributions) to diversity, inclusion, and leadership" (max. 500 words).
• Candidates are also required to submit a cover letter addressing their interest in the position.
• Please use the additional documents feature as needed for these items.
• For All Faculty Hires Official Academic Transcripts Will Be Required At The Time Of Hire.

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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