Asst, Assoc, Professor - Educator, Health Sciences, Dept. of Rehabilitation, Exercise & Nutrition

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking full-time faculty educators to join their dynamic Health Sciences Program. This role involves teaching and contributing to research in the Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise, and Nutrition Sciences. With a commitment to innovative education and student success, the department offers a collaborative environment where faculty can thrive. Ideal candidates will possess a terminal degree and have a passion for teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in health sciences education and research.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee wellness program

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Discounts for activities and services

Qualifications

• Earned non-clinical terminal degree or clinical doctorate required.
• More than two years of relevant full-time work experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the undergraduate Health Sciences program.
• Participate in student recruitment and program evaluation.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Conflict management

Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Education

PhD or EdD

Clinical doctorate (DPT, DAT, OTD)

Tools

Educational learning management systems

Computer technology

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Asst, Assoc, Professor - Educator, Health Sciences, Dept. of Rehabilitation, Exercise & Nutrition

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living 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, three 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 stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

The Health Sciences Program at the University of Cincinnati in the Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is searching for full-time faculty educators who will contribute to the department’s teaching, service, and research missions. This is a 9-Month per year Educator position with rank commensurate with Education and experience. The preferred start date is August 2025 but could be flexible.

About The Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise & Nutrition Sciences

The Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise & Nutrition Sciences is one of the academic units in the College of Allied Health Sciences. Our undergraduate Health Sciences program offers the degree of BS in Health Science with an emphasis in the concentrations of Pre-AT, Pre-Med, Pre-OT, Pre-PA, Pre-Pharm, Pre-PT and online completer programs in pre-OT and Health Sciences. Our department also offers graduate degrees in Master of Athletic Training, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Master of Nutrition Sciences and PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. The department is housed in the brand-new Health Sciences Building located on the UC Medical Campus. Our Health Sciences program prides ourselves in having varied faculty expertise allowing for both a clinical and applied performance background within our undergraduate curriculum.

Essential Functions

• The responsibilities of this position are teaching and service to the Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise, and Nutrition Sciences (RENS) and College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS).
• The primary teaching responsibilities include courses in the undergraduate Health Sciences program as assigned by the Program Director or Department Chair.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, course instruction, course development, participation in student recruitment, retention, and admissions activities, participation in program committee work, including program evaluation and accreditation tasks, and other activities as assigned by Department Chair or Program Director.
• Position requirements will be consistent with faculty evaluative criteria and the missions of the University, College, and Department.
• Earned non-clinical terminal degree (e.g. PhD, EdD) or Clinical doctorate (e.g. DPT, DAT, OTD).
• Ability to teach musculoskeletal anatomy or motor control including labs.
• Demonstration of college level teaching.
• An equivalent of more than two (2) years of relevant full-time work-related experience.
• Current knowledge and skill in the use of computer technology and educational learning management systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills including communication, problem solving, conflict management, and follow-through.
• Interest and ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Experience with musculoskeletal surface anatomy (palpation) labs or clinical background.
• Experience teaching motor control.
• Ability to teach a range of the undergraduate Health Sciences courses including exercise prescription for special populations (e.g. older adult, children) and interprofessional education.
• PhD in related Health Sciences field.
• An equivalent of four (4) or more years of relevant full-time work-related experience.
• Demonstration of two (2) years of full-time college level teaching experience.
• Experience mentoring student research projects.
• Experience in online teaching instruction.
• Credentialing through nationally recognized certifications such as ACSM and NSCA.

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).

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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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