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

Job Overview

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.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Required Education

Prior to the effective date of appointment, the following are required: Doctoral degree in Human Development, Community-Based Education, Community/Developmental/Educational Psychology or a closely related field.

Required Experience

Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research evidenced by strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates for a tenured appointment should demonstrate intellectual leadership and impact on the field and potential significant contributions to the department, University of Cincinnati, and wider scholarly community.

Preferred Qualifications Considered

• 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.

Application Process

Interested candidates should create an Applicant Profile and submit an online application. Please upload: 1. Cover letter addressing teaching philosophy and teaching experience, research projects and future directions, and other qualifications relevant to this position. 2. Curriculum vitae. 3. Contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will continue until position is filled. Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to: Dr. Kelli Jette, Associate Professor – Educator, Human Development & Community Engagement at Kelli.jette@uc.edu.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. 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, visit the UC careers page.