Assistant Professor, Political Science, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College

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About UC Blue Ash

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is one of
the largest regional colleges in Ohio and one of the most diverse
colleges at the University of Cincinnati. At UC Blue Ash, we value
the diversity in experiences and perspectives of those in our
community, as well as the individual talents of our students,
faculty and staff. The college is in Blue Ash, Ohio fifteen miles
north of the uptown campus, on 135 acres in a park-like setting. We
offer primarily associate degrees in career and transition
programs, as well as general education courses and technical
baccalaureate degrees to approximately 5,100 students. We value
excellence in teaching and personalized student support to help
students achieve their goals, whether the goal is to enter a career
or to continue education. The college is a recipient of the
Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work
award.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati’s Blue Ash College invites
applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Political
Science, intended to begin in August 2027. The candidate's main
responsibility will be teaching introductory surveys in Political
Science such as American Political Thought and Introduction to
American Politics. Additionally, the Department seeks candidates to
teach engaging, high-demand courses in the areas of their
specialties. The teaching load will be 12 credit hours in 2
semesters (4/4).

Essential Functions

• Teach a variety of undergraduate political science

courses including but not limited to the introductory political
science classes including American Political Thought and
Introduction to American Politics. There will also be the
possibility of teaching courses in areas of their
specialties.

• Create courses and teach in both in-person and online

formats. Online instruction should meet the standards of the
Quality Matters rubric.

• Engage in ongoing professional development and research

in political science or the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Such activities may include but are not limited to attending
workshops/seminars/conferences, presenting at seminars/conferences,
and publishing articles.

• Service duties will include participating in the

governance and committee work of the department, college, and
university such as but not limited to discussions of curriculum,
creation of policies for the college and University, and attendance
at committee meetings.

Minimum Requirements

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

• PhD in Political Science or a closely related

field

• One (1) academic year of political science teaching

experience at the postsecondary education level, which must include
one introductory political science course, and at least one course
of online teaching and one course of in-person
teaching.

Application Process

Applications must include:

• A curriculum vitae
• A statement of interest, including introduction to

candidate's research focus, goals, and a discussion of teaching
philosophy (that is, approach to teaching and strategies of
learning)

• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• One (1) disciplined-based, peer-reviewed publication (if

applicable)

• Copies of syllabi from the candidate’s most recent

introductory political science course. Sample syllabi should be
labeled as such.

• Doctoral transcripts on the graduate level

Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2027 and
position will remain open until filled. For additional questions,
please contact committee chair Dr. Margo Lambert,
lambermm@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:

Salary Information: $63,000, dependent on the candidate's
experience.

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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