Professor - Adjunct, College of Pharmacy

University of Cincinnati; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

Robust Retirement Plans

Real Work-Life Balance

Competitive salary

Health coverage

Flexible spending accounts & wellness

Professional development & mentorship

Job summary

University of Cincinnati invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Professor position in the College of Pharmacy. The role focuses on teaching and scholarly engagement with undergraduate and/or graduate students, with responsibilities including advising and evaluation as needed.

The department emphasizes collaboration, effective communication, and scholarly activity, with compensation based on experience and credentials.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills suitable for presenting to students.
• Ability to present complex material clearly to learners at undergraduate/graduate levels.
• Ability to work and collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues and staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses and seminars.
• May serve as an academic advisor for students and evaluate coursework.
• Engage in related duties and respond to university communications in a timely manner.
• Support and contribute to other activities ancillary to responsibilities.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Oral communication

Collaboration

Education

Academic degree in an appropriate discipline

PhD in science (chemistry, chemical engineering, biology or related)

Job description

Professor - Adjunct, College of Pharmacy

Posting Start Date: 8/5/26

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.

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

On a part-time limited basis, the Adjunct Faculty member's primary academic functions include teaching, discovering, creating, and reporting knowledge to a variety of students.

Essential Functions

• On a part-time basis, conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars.
• May serve as an academic advisor for students and evaluate student coursework.
• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of responsibilities.
• Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Education

• Academic degree in an appropriate disciple and prior teaching experience.

Required Experience

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject.
• Must have outstanding writing skills to present research in written format.
• Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

Additional Qualifications Considered

PhD in an area of science such as chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, or similar fields. Industrial R & D experience in a cosmetic, personal care, chemical or related industries required. MS with significant industrial also will be considered.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

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:

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.

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