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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 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, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.

Job Overview

The School of Education in the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services at the University of Cincinnati (UC) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor-Educator (non-tenure track) with primary responsibilities in the Educational Leadership program and focused on K-12 educational leadership and policy issues. We seek candidates with experience in areas such as school leadership and reform, higher education leadership, finance, law, change management, instructional leadership, equity and inclusion, community engagement, or other similar areas that speak directly to the challenges facing today’s educational leaders. The position is expected to begin August 15, 2023.

The Educational Leadership & Policy Studies program at UC includes four degree-granting degree programs: 1) a thriving principal preparation program—including both a master's and graduate certificate; 2) an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a focus on both K-12 education and higher education; 3) a Ph.D. with a concentration in Educational Policy & Higher Education; and 4) a master’s degree with a concentration in higher education administration. While this position will focus primarily on K-12 education, we invite applicants to join a collaborative program that focuses on leadership and policy in K-12 and postsecondary settings.

Essential Functions

• Teaching online and face-to-face master’s and doctoral level courses in the Educational Leadership program within the candidate’s area(s) of expertise.
• Preparing field practitioners to lead in various school, institutional, and education-oriented organizational settings.
• Advising master's and doctoral students across programs and concentrations.
• Supporting the Educational Leadership program through service to the department (e.g., attending departmental meetings and taking leadership opportunities to develop and grow K-12 and higher education areas, etc.), and working with colleagues on program, school, and college service activities.
• Working with existing faculty on the growth and expansion of the Ed.D. program.
• Displaying a collaborative spirit and a desire to work with fellow faculty members, other academic programs, local community agencies, and local, state, and national educational and professional organizations and associations.
• Demonstrating a commitment to educational equity and a desire to support the mission of a large, urban, research-intensive institution.
• Demonstrating interests in urban education and/or minority-serving institutions.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to effective date of appointment (except as noted):

• Doctoral degree in educational leadership, policy, administration, or a closely related field.
• Two academic years of university level teaching experience in Educational Leadership or Education courses in general.
• Two academic years of experience advising master’s students in the area of K-16 leadership or policy study or advising doctoral students in their research, which could have been concurrent to teaching experience.
• Three research-oriented professional presentations, beyond the dissertation defense, in academic or practitioner-based settings, related to K-12 educational leadership and postsecondary education, policy, equity, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in K-12 public school, college/university, or education agency.
• Professional experience can also extend to foundation or governmental work related to education.

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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