"Assistant Professor of Sociology (Tenure-Track), UC Clermont College"

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati (UC) Clermont College’s Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology position to begin August 15, 2026. Tenure track (TT) responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours per semester, excluding summers, unless otherwise indicated; ongoing scholarship/research and service to the department, college, and/or university; and willingness to participate in Sociology area and departmental duties and responsibilities. This position is currently the only full-time Sociologist at UCCC and therefore the candidate must be somewhat of a generalist.

Essential Functions

The new full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology will be expected to engage in the following activities, as assigned:

• To teach undergraduate-level Sociology courses, mentoring and assessing student work.
• To teach courses in face-to-face, hybrid and fully online formats.
• To take the lead on administrative work related to the Sociology area, such as in scheduling and staffing of courses, working with others and sometimes across campuses to develop, coordinate, and/or assess curricula and courses.
• To engage in scholarly research and professional development as well as service to the department, college, and/or university.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Qualifications Considered

In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate excellent college-level teaching for more than two (2) years (full time) to different levels of undergraduate students. Ideal candidates are comfortable teaching undergraduate courses in social inequality, deviance, and intercultural interaction. Interest areas related to health/medicine, inequality, or deviance are ideal. Also, ideal candidates will show substantial scholarship and professional development as well as satisfactory service, excellent oral, written, and interaction skills, evidence of a strong ability to work as a team player, proof of engagement with current trends and technologies in teaching and learning, and experiences in developing, coordinating, and assessing curricula and courses.

Additional Application Information

Please apply at www.jobsatuc.edu by submitting the following materials:

• A cover letter and curriculum vitae
• Available peer and/or summary of student evaluations of teaching
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• Recent sample syllabi
• Unofficial copies of academic transcripts
• Contact information for three references.
• In addition, candidates invited for interviews will need to submit official copies of all college transcripts as well as present a teaching demonstration.

Committee will begin reviewing applications January 2026. 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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