"Assistant Professor, Economics, 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.

The Business and Economics Department at UC Blue Ash currently has 14 full-time faculty teaching introductory and upper-level courses in areas including but not limited to economics, accounting, marketing, business law, information systems, and applied technology.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Economics in the Business & Economics Department. Faculty responsibilities include teaching twelve credit hours per term, fall and spring semesters, including online, day, evening, and weekend classes.

Essential Functions

• Teaching a variety of courses, including, but not limited to: Introduction to Microeconomics, Introduction to Macroeconomics, Economics of Sports and Digital Technologies for Business (an Information Systems course).
• Participating in the governance and committee work of the Department, College, and University, and ongoing professional development in the discipline of economics and/or the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the effective date of the appointment, at least one of the following requirements must be met:

• A PhD in Economics or a closely related field. A degree in a closely related field requires 18 graduate semester credit hours in Economics.

OR

• A Master's degree in Economics or a closely related field (with 18 graduate semester credit hours in Economics) AND one (1) academic year of college level teaching experience in economics as the instructor of record.

Application Process

Applicants must apply online at jobs.uc.edu. Officially apply and electronically submit:

• A curriculum vitae/resume
• A cover letter of interest
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• Copies of syllabi from the candidate's most recent college-level course(s) taught if applicable.
• Copies of course evaluations completed by students for courses the candidate has taught if applicable.
• An unofficial copy of graduate transcripts.

All applicants must have three (3) confidential letters of recommendation (sent by the recommenders) sent electronically to UCBAHR@uc.edu.
These documents can be uploaded under the ?Additional Documents? section. In addition, all applicants must have three confidential letters of recommendation (sent by the recommenders) directed to be sent electronically to UCBAHR@uc.edu. If you are offered a position, official transcripts will be required. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2025. This position will remain open until it 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 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>