Adjunct Instructor, English, Arts and Sciences

University of Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

35d•Onsite

About The Position

You are invited to submit an application to be included in the general pool of candidates from which qualified faculty roles will be filled. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department and there is no guarantee that an open position currently exists. Appointments are renewed based on departmental need and teaching performance. Classes may be day or evening. Rank and compensation are based on experience and academic credentials. 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. 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.

Requirements

Academic degree in an appropriate disciple and prior teaching experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject.
Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Tuition Remission
As a part-time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role. Tuition remission covers 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).
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time - pro-rated by FTE. Includes paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days).
Competitive salary based on experience
Professional development & mentorship opportunities
University employee discount program