"Assistant Professor of Social Work, UC Blue Ash College"

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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.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College (UC Blue Ash College) invites applications for a full-time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Social Work position in our Behavioral Science Department starting August 15, 2026.

Essential Functions

• Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.
• Prepare and teach a variety of undergraduate-level social work courses as assigned (typically four per semester); this includes creating and delivering course content through in-person and online formats, routinely evaluating student coursework and providing timely feedback, maintaining routine communication with students, and providing assistance and mentoring outside the classroom. Courses include introductory social work courses at the freshmen and sophomore levels, such as Introduction to Social Work, Introduction to Social Welfare, Families in America, and Poverty in America.
• Program coordination (e.g., coordinating textbook selection, consulting with the department chair on the course schedule, serving as a departmental representative at student recruitment events, screening adjunct resumes, serving as the program contact person for students, leading program assessment, organizing student events, etc.).
• Engage in limited levels of discipline-specific and/or scholarship of teaching and learning research with the goal of presenting at conferences and/or publishing in appropriate journals.
• Participate in shared governance by serving on department, college, and/or university committees, attending a variety of meetings, and engaging in other activities ancillary to or in support of service responsibilities (e.g., participate in department work such as representing the department on college level committees, joining ad hoc college committees, and sub-committee duties as needed).
• Other related duties as assigned (e.g., providing classroom assessment data when requested for program assessment, representing the department at Open House functions, etc.).

Minimum Requirements

• Prior to the effective date of the appointment, candidates should have the following:
  • Eligible for LSW licensure in Ohio as determined by the Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board
  • A PhD in Social Work or closely related field that is recognized by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) prior to effective date of appointment (candidates who have completed all coursework for a PhD program in social work or closely related field and are considered ABD will be considered for the position).
  • Teaching experience equivalent to teaching 4 semester-based undergraduate courses in social work or closely related field as the instructor of record.
• This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Application Process

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

• (1) A cover letter
• (2) A curriculum vitae/resume
• (3) A previous/current course syllabus
• (4) A previous/current learning assignment or activity
• (5) An unofficial copy of graduate transcripts
• (6) Contact information for at least three (3) references

Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1st, but the position will remain open until 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