"Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), History, UC Clermont College"

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati’s Clermont College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of United States History with the ability to teach World History survey classes. The candidate's main responsibility will be to teach surveys in US history along with at least one section of World History, with potential additional courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The teaching load will be 12 credit hours in each of 2 semesters (4/4).

Essential Functions

• Teach a variety of undergraduate history courses including but not limited to introductory United States History surveys and World History Surveys.
• Create courses and teach in both online and in-person formats. Online instruction should meet the standards of the Quality Matters rubric.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and research in history or the scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Service duties such as participating in the governance and committee work of the department, college, and university such as but not limited to discussions of curriculum, creation of policies for the college and University, and attendance at committee meetings.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the effective date of appointment, all of the following are required:

• PhD in History (No Candidates or ABDs)
• A minimum of four (4) courses of collegiate level History teaching experience, which must include one survey course in US History, one survey course in World History, with at least one course of online teaching and one course of in-person teaching

Additional Qualifications Considered

All applications must include the following to be considered complete for evaluation:

• A cover letter
• Current CV
• Copies of transcript for highest degree held
• A sample syllabus (either for in person or online asynchronous course format)
• 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.

Applicants requiring sponsorship are not being considered at this time. Committee will begin reviewing applications January 15, 2026.

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