Assistant Professor - Educator, Composition, College of Arts and Sciences

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Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Department of English invites
applications for an Assistant Professor-Educator instructional
position in the English Composition Program, beginning August 15,
2027. Initial three-year appointment, non-tenure track, AAUP
represented, with the expectation of long-term renewal contingent
upon strong performance in the role. Teaching assignment is 9
credit hours per semester of first-year and intermediate
composition, with occasional opportunities to teach other courses
such as but not limited to Writing with Style and Modern English
Grammar. There is a potential for a future appointment to an
administrative role such as associate director of
composition.

The Composition Program offers funding for professional
development activities while also encouraging faculty to share the
resulting insights with our local teaching cohort. For faculty with
interests in pedagogical theory and history, the department houses
the Lucille M. Schultz Archive of 19th-Century Composition and
Rhetoric Textbooks and Handbooks, which is among the most
comprehensive archives of its kind in the US.

Essential Functions

• Teach primarily in-person first-year and intermediate

composition classes which prepare students to produce researched
writing for disciplinary, professional, and public contexts.

• Participate in departmental committees, such as the Composition

Advisory Committee or the Steering Committee.

• Participate in professional development activities such as

presentations at regional or national conferences.

• Collaborate with faculty and graduate students on curricular

enrichment and outreach to other campus agencies who
value student writing.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to effective date of appointment, all of the
following:

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• Master’s degree in English or related field
• Three academic years of teaching experience including all

of the following, which may have been gained concurrently:

• three academic years of experience teaching college level

composition,

• one academic year of experience teaching in online or

hybrid settings,

• one academic year of experience teaching in the

first-year writing classroom

• One academic term (can be concurrent with teaching) of

departmental service on a committee or in an administrative
role

• One conference presentation or academic

publication

Application Process

In addition to the application, we require:

• Cover letter addressing your teaching philosophy and

approach to working with undergraduates, service and/or
administrative background, and professional activities

• Current CV
• A teaching portfolio (maximum 10 pages) containing

examples of two major assignments, two related scaffolding
assignments, and three examples of feedback to student writing from
both in person and online and/or hybrid composition courses. One
set of examples must be from first year composition.

Address letter to Dr. Jennifer Glaser, Head, Dept. of
English, University of Cincinnati, ML 0069, Cincinnati, OH
45221-0069. Review of candidates will begin November 9, 2026 and
will continue until the position is filled. Any questions can be
directed to Shannon Hautman at hautmasn@ucmail.uc.edu.

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:

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 based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,

prescription)

• Flexible spending accounts & wellness

programs

• Professional development & mentorship

opportunities

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