Job Description

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public 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, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC?s momentum has never been stronger. UC?s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University?s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

Job Overview

The School of Education invites applicants for an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at the University of Cincinnati, College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH). This tenure track position in Elementary Education will begin August 15, 2025.

This search is for one position at the rank of assistant professor for individuals with expertise in Elementary Education programs. The successful candidate will teach in-person and online undergraduate courses in Elementary Education (PreK through grade 5); teach and/or mentor graduate students in Elementary Education or related areas; develop a robust research agenda; establish a strong record of scholarly publication in peer-reviewed journals; and contribute to national, program, university, and professional service. Other duties may include supervising students in field placements or assuming program leadership positions. Possibilities exist for working with urban schools and/or the Arlitt Center for Education, Research, and Sustainability. This position cannot sponsor visas and will therefore not consider candidates who will require sponsorship.

Essential Functions

• Attend meetings, participate in governance, prepare materials for teaching.
• Evaluate and develop curriculum for department and/or college.
• Conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars.
• Serve as an academic adviser for students and evaluate student coursework.
• Serve on college or university committees and participate in curriculum development activities.
• Serve on graduate committees, supervise laboratories (where appropriate), 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.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

All of the following prior to effective date of appointment:

• An earned doctorate in Elementary Education or related field.
• Evidence of a developed and focused program of research and scholarly activity in early childhood/elementary education, as evidenced by one or more peer reviewed journal articles or book chapters.
• Three years kindergarten through fifth grade teaching experience with children from various ethnic, cultural, ability, and linguistic groups (public or private school).
• At least 1 academic year, which could have been completed consecutively, of university teaching experience. This experience may have been gained as a teacher of record or teaching assistant.

Application Requirements

All applicants should submit:

• A cover letter describing the candidate's research agenda, three years of kindergarten through fifth grade inclusive teaching experience with children from diverse ethnic, cultural, ability, and linguistic groups (public or private school), higher education teaching experience (including in-person and online), and service experience.
• Curriculum vitae (including publications and classroom teaching experience).
• Copies of a maximum of three scholarly papers.
• Three letters of reference.

Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Tina Stanton-Chapman (stantot@ucmail.uc.edu) or Ms. Amy Mayfield (mayfieay@ucmail.uc.edu).

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.

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).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at .

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For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About University of Cincinnati

HISTORY IN BRIEF - The University of Cincinnati is a public urban serving research institution that was founded in 1819 and today is one of the country’s largest universities offering more than 350 academic programs to more than 44,000 students. UC has many top ranked programs in areas such as Music and Arts, Medical and Human-Services, Criminal Justice and more. Located in an urban setting, UC is close to the heart of Cincinnati and allows easy access for students to enjoy all that the city offers. UC is also the alma mater of many notables such as President William Howard Taft; Albert Sabin, developer of the oral polio vaccine; Astronaut Neil Armstrong and Mary Weinberg, 2008 Olympic gold medalist. UC is classified as a Research University (Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Commission and is ranked as one of America’s top 35 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. UC jumped 17 spots in the U.S. News & World Report rankings in the past two years alone. In addition to being named a “green university” by Princeton Review, UC has been named one of the world’s most beautiful campuses by Forbes and Delta Sky magazines. Learn more at ... N STATEMENT - The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research. We are committed to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. We provide an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish. Through scholarship, service, partnerships, and leadership, we create opportunity, develop educated and engaged citizens, enhance the economy and enrich our University, city, state and global community.

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