Assistant Professor Human Development - Community-Based Education, School of Education, CECH-IT Assistant Professor Human Development - Community-Based Education, School of Education, CECH-IT

University of Cincinnati • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The School of Education at the University of Cincinnati seeks to hire a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Human Development – Community-Based Education. Primary responsibilities align with standard tenure track appointments including teaching and advising, research, and service. The position is campus-based, although there are online teaching opportunities. The person in this position will have the opportunity to take a leadership role in shaping a new community-based education program, grounded in principles of human development.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Human Development, Community-Based Education, Community/Developmental/Educational Psychology or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research evidenced by strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Nice To Haves

• A record of scholarship and/or external grant funding.
• Previous experience teaching at the college or university level.
• Experience supervising undergraduate research, student interns or pre-service teachers.
• Familiarity with inclusive practices and culturally responsive pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in human development and/or community-based education, delivered both in person and online (synchronous and asynchronous).
• Conduct research, including applying for external research support where available.
• Contribute to curriculum development, continuous assessment, and program improvement.
• Advise masters and doctoral students.
• Participate in professional service activities such as shared program governance and serving on program, school, college, and university committees.
• Work with community partners.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission for you and your eligible dependents.
• Robust Retirement Plans with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
• Generous time-off policy including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and additional end-of-year paid time off.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree