Assistant Professor - Educator, American Politics and Political Thought

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

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Tuition Remission

Retirement Plans

Work‑Life Balance

Zusammenfassung

The University of Cincinnati School of Public and International Affairs invites applications for a full‑time Assistant Professor — Educator in American Politics and Political Thought. The position focuses on teaching POL1045 and related courses, with opportunities at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Commitment to pedagogy, service, and mentorship is required. Initial appointments are typically 3 years with possible renewal to a 5‑year contract.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Political Science or a related field prior to the effective date.
• Ability to teach Civility and Democracy (POL1045) and related American politics courses.

Aufgaben

• Teach undergraduates in POL1045 and related courses; may teach graduate courses as needed.
• Manage a 3‑3 course load across two semesters and multiple sections.
• Engage in governance, committee work, advising, and recruitment/retention efforts.

Kenntnisse

Teaching

Course development

Student advising

Ausbildung

PhD in Political Science

Jobbeschreibung

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.” UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co‑op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission‑driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a full‑time Assistant Professor - Educator in American Politics and Political Thought. SPIA offers an MA and PhD in Political Science, a NASPAA‑accredited MPA program, as well as three undergraduate BAs (Political Science, International Affairs, and Law and Society). SPIA also houses three research centers—the Portman Center for Policy Solutions, the Center for Truth, Community Healing and Transformation (CTCHT) and the Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy (CCSP).

The University of Cincinnati is an urban, public, comprehensive Research I institution committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining an academically and culturally diverse faculty.

Assistant Professor - Educator positions typically have an initial appointment of 3 years with the possibility of reappointment to a 5‑year contract. Promotion to Associate Professor - Educator is possible based on School promotion criteria (and Full Professor - Educator subsequently). Reappointment and promotion are based on excellent performance in pedagogy, teaching, and service (committee work, advising, recruitment and retention efforts) while remaining current in salient research trends being covered in classes taught. All full‑time educator positions are part of the University of Cincinnati’s faculty collective bargaining unit.

The appointment is intended to begin August15,2027.

Essential Functions

• Teach students principally in our undergraduate programs, with a focus on teaching our Civility and Democracy Course, POL1045: American Political Thought, which is part of UC’s general education requirements. There is the possibility of teaching at the graduate level in the successful candidate’s area of specialization, dependent upon departmental needs.
• The course load for the position is 3‑3 (three courses for two semesters). Applicants will be expected to teach multiple sections of POL1045 per semester, in addition to other classes in the area of political thought and/or American Politics.
• Provide service to the School, College, and University through governance and committee activities, including service on SPIA program committees, student advising, and recruitment and retention efforts; and engage with the broader academic and professional community through partnerships and service to regional, national, and international professional organizations.

Minimum Requirements

PhD in Political Science or a related field prior to effective date of the appointment.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE. Highlights include:

• Tuition Remission
• Robust Retirement Plans
• Real Work‑Life Balance

As a part‑time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role. Tuition remission covers tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS).

UC prioritizes work‑life balance with a generous time‑off policy, including:

• Vacation and sick time – pro‑rated by FTE. Includes paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days).

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities
• University employee discount program

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.

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Recruitment Contact

Questions should be directed to Dr. William Umphres at [e-mail].