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Posted: 26-Jul-24
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Internal Number: 96622-en_US
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country.?
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC?s momentum has never been stronger. UC?s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University?s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.
Job Overview
UC?s Department of Biological Sciences is looking to annual adjunct instructors for the academic year. The main responsibility of the candidates will be to instruct Freshman Biology labs, although there may be opportunities to instruct with Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, or other biology-related courses depending upon the candidate?s expertise and the Department?s needs. Appointments are renewable based upon departmental need, enrollments, and teaching performance.
Teaching is assigned on a semester-by-semester basis in 1 to 3 credit-hour sections; office hours are required to meet with students as needed. Classes may be day or evening. Every effort will be made to accommodate schedule preferences; however, individual teaching assignments will have to be made within the confines of the overall schedule. Consequently, we cannot guarantee preferred times and days or the number of preparations.
Rank and compensation are based on experience and academic credentials. While the appointment involves typically teaching 6-8 laboratory sections in each of Fall and Spring semesters, compensation and benefits occur across 12 months. Annual adjunct instructors are also eligible for benefits - a benefit summary is available at: https://www.uc.edu/content/dam/uc/hr/benefits/benefit_summaries/2019/annual-adj-2019.pdf. Annual adjunct instructors are also eligible for three credit hours of tuition remission each term.
Essential Functions
- On a part-time basis, conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars.
- May serve as an academic adviser for students and evaluate student coursework.
- Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of their responsibilities.
- Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Academic degree in an appropriate disciple and prior teaching experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject.
- Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from various backgrounds.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
REQ: 96622