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Job Overview

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor level beginning August 15, 2023. The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio and one of the most diverse colleges at the University of Cincinnati. The college is located in Blue Ash, Ohio, fifteen miles north of the uptown campus, on 135 acres in a park-like setting. We offer primarily associate degrees in career and transition programs, as well as general education courses and technical baccalaureate degrees to approximately 4800 students. We value excellent teaching and personalized student supports to help students achieve their goals, whether the goal is to enter a career or to continue education. The college is a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work award.

Essential Functions

Teaching responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching the year-long sequence in general chemistry for majors and general, organic, and biochemistry for allied health students. All courses taught will include both lecture and lab and may be during the day or evening.
• Responsibilities will also include participating in the governance and committee work of the Department, College, and University, and ongoing professional development in the discipline of chemistry, chemical education, and/or the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the effective date of the appointment: A Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field and one academic year of college-level teaching experience in chemistry or related field.

Application Process

Applicants must apply online.

• Create an Applicant Profile and upload your CV/Resume.

Upload the following under the “Additional Documents” section of the application:

• Cover letter of interest, which includes the names and contact information (email and telephone number) for three professional references.
• Statement of teaching philosophy, which includes a diversity statement describing your philosophy of creating an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff.
• Statement of proposed discipline-based research interests appropriate for undergraduates and/or chemical education research activities that might be undertaken.
• An unofficial copy of both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
• Please use sections titled Other and Other 2 to submit the required statements.
  

If you are offered a position, official transcripts will be required. Review of applicants will begin on October 1, 2022. This position will remain open until 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.

FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

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).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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