Visiting Assistant Professor, Chemistry, UC Blue Ash College

About UC Blue Ash

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College (UCBA) is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio. At UCBA, 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 Department of Chemistry invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 15, 2026. This Visiting Assistant Professor position is for the 2026-2027 academic year only and is not eligible for the tenure track; however, this position could be extended into a second and final year if there is department need and available budget.

Essential Functions

• Teach an average of 12 contact hours per semester of lecture and/or lab courses for majors and nonmajors. Teaching responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, teaching general chemistry courses for science majors, general, organic, and biochemistry (GOB) courses for allied health students, and general education chemistry courses for non-science majors. Courses may be assigned during the day or evening.
• Participate in ongoing professional development in the discipline of chemistry, chemical education, and/or the scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Participate in departmental service such as committee involvement or new course design.

Minimum Requirements

The following are required prior to the effective date of appointment:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related field with 18 credit hours of graduate level coursework in chemistry.
• One (1) academic year of college-level teaching experience (as the primary instructor) in chemistry or closely related field.

Application Process

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.uc.edu/ (refer to requisition #102023).
Create an Applicant Profile and upload your CV/Resume. Officially apply and upload the following under the ?Additional Documents? section of the application:

• A cover letter of interest, which includes the names and contact information (email and telephone number) for three (3) professional references.
• A statement of teaching philosophy.
• An unofficial copy of both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

Please use Additional Documents to submit the required documents. Review of applicants will begin on April 30, 2026. This 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 Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary Information: $51,000 - $54,000

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