"Assistant Professor of English, UC Clermont College"

Job Overview

UC Clermont invites applications for the following faculty positions beginning August 15, 2026. UC Clermont is an open admissions branch campus of the University of Cincinnati located in the Cincinnati metropolitan area, with an enrollment of approximately 3,400 students. The College offers a variety of certificates, two-year technical degrees and transfer programs.

Essential Functions

Faculty responsibilities include teaching 12-credit hours per semester (autumn/spring) unless otherwise indicated, ongoing scholarship/research, service to the Department, College, University, and Community, and willingness to participate in all normal departmental duties. All candidates must demonstrate/provide evidence of effective teaching and professional development.

Minimum Requirements

Terminal degree (MFA or Ph.D.) and at least one (1) year (or equivalent to 36 quarter hours) college-level teaching experience. In addition, successful candidates will be able to demonstrate experience in teaching composition, as well as introductory levels of fiction writing.

Additional Qualifications Considered

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching at an open-access/admissions institution and teaching fiction writing at the intermediate level.

Additional Application Information

Position open until filled; however, for best consideration, please submit all application materials by December 1, 2025. To apply for this position, go to www.jobsatuc.com; in “Search Positions”, enter the above number in the “99998” field. Only applications received though this website will be considered. The following items are required to be submitted with your application: A cover letter, Current vitae, Copies of graduate transcript (these can be mailed), Three (3) names of professional references, A brief statement of teaching philosophy, A summary of evidence of excellent training/teaching. 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. 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.