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Assistant Professor, English, College of Arts and Sciences

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Mar 03, 2025
Assistant Professor, English, College of Arts and Sciences Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors 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 University of Cincinnati's Department of English invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Technical and Professional Communication. Essential Functions Conduct and teach assigned courses and seminars in the undergraduate track of Rhetoric and Professional Writing and/or the Master of Arts in Professional Writing program, including but not limited to a graduate-level Principles and Practices of Web Design class and a new undergraduate course in AI and Professional Writing. Maintainanactiveresearchagenda,includingconductingandpublishingresearch on AI and its associated rhetorical and ethical issues, as well as other specific areas within technical communication and professional writing. Attend departmental meetings, participate in governance, and prepare materials for teaching. Serve as an academic advisor for students and evaluate student coursework. Serve on department, college or university committees, such as the Faculty Senate's Research and Scholarship Committee or its Information Technology committee, and participate in curriculum development activities. Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of their responsibilities, such as departmental service as liaison to the Professional Writing Advisory Board and professional service through academic journal peer review. Participate in community engagement service in teaching through service learning assignments and advising student internships. Minimum Requirements Prior to effective date of appointment, all of the following: Must have completed all requirements to graduate with a Ph.D. in Technical Communication, Professional Writing, or related field. Two field-related conference presentations, or two field-related academic publications, or a combination of one of each. One academic year of experience teaching university-level technical communication or professional writing courses in person, online or in hybrid settings. Application Process For full consideration, applicants must complete our online application. In addition to the application, we require submission of: Cover letter Current CV Three letters of recommendation One-page team culture statement summarizing your contributions or potential contributions as they relate to teaching, research, and/or mentoring. Address letter to Dr. Jennifer Glaser, Head, Dept. of English, University of Cincinnati, ML 0069, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0069. Review of candidates will continue until the 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. FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE 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. REQ:98258 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Assistant Professor, English, College of Arts and Sciences Date: Mar 3, 2025 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati Job Segment: Developer, Curriculum Development, Medicare, Academic, Research, Technology, Education, Healthcare