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

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Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Department of English invites
applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor - Educator
position in the Rhetoric and Professional Writing track, intended
to begin August 15, 2027. The successful candidate will become part
of a professional writing program that includes an undergraduate
track, undergraduate certificate, MA program, and graduate
certificate program. The position is potentially long-term with an
initial contract that is renewable every three years. The person in
this position will become a member of the AAUP bargaining unit with
compensation and other terms of employment governed by the
collective bargaining agreement (CBA)

Essential Functions

• Teach an undergraduate specialized writing course

designed for psychology majors—Scientific Writing in the Behavioral
Sciences—and additional undergraduate and graduate courses, such as
but not limited to: Technical and Scientific Writing, Editing
Professional Documents, Desktop Publishing, and Promotional
Writing.

• Participate in curriculum and course

development.

• Pursue professional development interests and conduct and

publish scholarly research in professional and technical
communication areas such as AI and human collaboration, technical
and professional communication pedagogy, accessible design, and
communication ethics.

• Participate in professional service activities such as

advising student internships and serving on departmental, college,
and university committees such as but not limited to the English
Department Steering Committee.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to effective date of appointment, all the
following:

• PhD in Technical Communication and Rhetoric, or closely

related field,

• three academic years of experience teaching technical and

professional communication (TPC) classes,

• one academic year of experience in online or hybrid

settings (can be concurrent with the three total
years),

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

departmental service on a committee or in an administrative role,
and

• one conference presentation or academic publication in

TPC.

Application Process

For full consideration, applicants must upload the
following documents to their application:

• Cover letter that directly addresses experience in

teaching TPC courses at the college level

• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three professional

references

• Syllabi from two relevant courses taught

Address letter to Dr. Jennifer Glaser, Head, Dept. of
English, University of Cincinnati, ML 0069, Cincinnati, OH
45221-0069. Review of candidates will begin (30 days after posting
date) and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants
being considered will be asked to provide additional information
and materials. Any questions can be directed to Teresa Cook at
foxwortl@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

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work,
please visit our Careers
Page.

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. Click here
for a list of acceptable documents.

Important: To apply you must
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are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via
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request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR
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