"Assistant Professor of Biology, Tenure-track, Teaching, UC Clermont"

Job Overview

UC Clermont College provides student-centered undergraduate education in an open-access, regional college environment. We foster intellectual, cultural, and social development among our student community. UC Clermont College has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students and is located in Batavia, Ohio, twenty miles east of the University of Cincinnati’s downtown campus. We offer a variety of associate’s degrees, two-year technical degrees and certificates, and prepare students for transition or transfer into baccalaureate degree programs. UC Clermont’s open-access nature presents a unique opportunity for faculty with a strong commitment to provide a solid foundation for students at all levels to develop their academic skills and reach their educational goals.

To this end, the Science & Health Department at UC Clermont College seeks applications for a tenure-track, teaching-focused faculty position in Biology at the level of Assistant Professor. The position will begin August 15, 2026, unless otherwise indicated.

Essential Functions

Tenure-track faculty responsibilities include the following:

• Teaching twelve (12) credit-hours for each of two primary semesters (Fall and Spring), including lectures and labs during day, and possibly evenings as needed.
• Scheduling a minimum of four (4) office hours per week,
• Participating in ongoing scholarship and/or research, and
• Participating in service to the department, college, university, and community.

All candidates must demonstrate/provide evidence of effective teaching and professional development and must have appropriate degrees awarded by the time of appointment.

Selected candidates should expect to focus on teaching first and second-year biology courses, including non-majors’ courses. Candidates may be asked to teach other courses included in the Biology department.

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. in biology, or a closely related field (e.g., biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, physiology) and one (1) year of college-level teaching experience as the primary instructor. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to maintaining high academic standards while encouraging and supporting students with varied backgrounds, interests, and aptitudes.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Experience teaching lecture and lab in Anatomy & Physiology, Genetics or Cell Biology, proficient in using innovative instructional technologies and techniques, and at least three (3) years teaching biology in an institution where students have varied interests, degrees of preparation, and aptitude.

Additional Application Information

To apply for this position, go to https://jobs.uc.edu/ and in the “Search by Keyword?” box, enter 100521. Only applications received through this web site will be considered.

All applications require:

• A cover letter;
• Current CV;
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references;
• A brief statement of teaching philosophy;
• Evidence of excellent teaching effectiveness, including available student evaluations;
• Evidence of professional development.
• Please include a statement describing how you intend to foster a classroom environment that is attuned to our Clermont student population.

Any application that does not contain all required documentation will not be considered.

Applicants requiring sponsorship are not being considered at this time.

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

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