Job Description

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 Department of English at the University of Cincinnati is seeking applicants for a Visiting Assistant teaching position for one year with the possibility of renewal up to two years.

The successful candidate will teach and help enhance curricula in the English Composition Program in the Department of English – Clifton Campus. Classes will include first-year and intermediate composition.

Essential Functions
The teaching load is 3-3. Classes will primarily be in-person but may also include some hybrid or online teaching.

Minimum Requirements
• A Master’s degree in English or a closely related area

• Prior composition teaching experience with an emphasis on first-year students

• Good organizational skills and written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualification
• Online or hybrid experience

Applicaiton Process
Interested and qualified applicants must apply online at https://jobs.uc.edu. In addition to completing the online application, submission must include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; two sample syllabi; three responses to students’ writing or projects; and a one page statement addressing the candidate’s intended contributions to the University’s goals of building a team culture through teaching, research, and service.

Review of applications will begin Friday, November 15, 2024 and the posting will remain open until position is filled.

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 https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.



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For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].



The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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