Adjunct Instructor, Sports Administration, UC Blue Ash College

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About UC Blue Ash

The Business & Economics Department at UC Blue Ash invites applicants for our Sports Administration faculty general pool of candidates from which part-time faculty will be selected for the upcoming term (as needed).


The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio. 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, and, in 2025, earned national recognition for student opportunity and success, being named Opportunity Colleges and Universities, a distinction awarded to institutions that serve as national models for advancing student success.


The Department of Business & Economics has 16 full-time and more than a dozen adjunct faculty members who are committed to teaching. Our department currently offers a 2-year associate degree in Pre-Sports Administration, a transfer-oriented program for the bachelor’s degree offered by the College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) at the University of Cincinnati Uptown campus. 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 their education.

Job Overview

Adjunct faculty are expected to teach courses associate degrees level courses in Sports Administration. Courses may include Introduction to Sport Administration, Sport Administration Professional Experience, Economics of Sport, Diversity in Sport Organizations, and Ethical Issues in Sport.


The courses may be offered in-person, online, or a hybrid. Class sizes normally range from 15-30 students. Adjunct Instructors would teach 1-2 courses each fall and spring terms. All classes may be offered day or evening. This position is not eligible for Visa or green card sponsorship.

Essential Functions

• On a part-time basis, teach assigned undergraduate courses.
• Using our course management system (Canvas) and any textbook-specific systems, as well as other relevant classroom technology.
• Hold regular office hours to meet with students.
• Using best practices, continually evaluate student coursework.
• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of their responsibilities.

Required Education

• Prior to the effective date of the appointment, the selected candidate must have: A Master’s degree in Sports Administration, Business Administration, or a related field of study.

Required Experience

• One (1) year of academic teaching experience at the college level.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE. Highlights include:

Pay Rate Information:

Tuition Remission

As a part-time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role. Tuition remission covers 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).

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time – pro-rated by FTE. Includes paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days).

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities
• University employee discount program

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