"Assistant Professor, Biology, UC Blue Ash College"

About UC Blue Ash

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College (UCBA) is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio. At UC Blue Ash, we value the wide-ranging experiences and perspectives of those in our community, as well as the individual talents of our students, faculty and staff. The college is 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 5,100 students. We value excellent teaching and personalized student support 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, and, in 2025, earned national recognition for student opportunity and success, being named Opportunity Colleges and Universities, a distinction awarded to institutions that serve as national models for advancing student success.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty Assistant Professor in Biology, intended to begin August 15, 2026.

Essential Functions

• Teach an average of 12 contact hours per semester of undergraduate lecture and/or laboratory classes in the Fall and Spring Semesters; primary content area for this position is human anatomy and physiology and/or other related biology courses as needed by the department.
• Engage in service duties such as participating in the governance and committee service to the Department, College, and University.
• Participate in ongoing professional activities in two subcategories: (a) professional development and (b) research, scholarship, and/or creative activity. These activities may be in the discipline of biology and/or the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Minimum Requirements

By May 31, 2026, applicants must have both of the following:

• PhD in biology or a related field
• One (1) academic year of college-level teaching experience in biology or a related field

Application Process

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.uc.edu. Refer to REQ #100214. Upload the following documents to your application:

• Cover letter conveying how your experience relates to the position, the college's mission, and our emphasis on teaching
• Curriculum vitae
• List of three (3) professional references with addresses, email, and phone contact information

Please use the "Additional Documents" option to upload the additional documents.

Application review will begin December 1, 2025, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering 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) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary of $63,000 based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html