Assistant Professor of Communication, Tenure-Tracker, UC Clermont College

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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 Communication 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 Communication area/program and departmental duties and responsibilities. Specifically, UC Clermont’s SSH Department offers two Associate of Arts (AA) degrees in Communication: one fully online and the other face-to-face on campus. We also offer several senior-level courses as part of a Bachelors of Technical and Applied Studies (BTAS) program.

Essential Functions

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

• To teach undergraduate-level Communication courses in AA online and on-ground programs, in the BTAS program in applied interdisciplinary studies, and in general education.
• To teach face-to-face and hybrid courses.
• To teach in distance-learning formats, mainly in synchronous and asynchronous formats.
• To participate as a team player in Communication program/area business, such as in helping to develop, coordinate, and/or assess curricula, courses, and/or programs.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree in Communication.
• In addition, candidates must possess a minimum of two (2) years full-time college teaching experience and demonstrate effectiveness in teaching basic public speaking, persuasion, public relations, media, business, interpersonal, and/or group communication courses.
• Moreover, candidates must be proficient in English and demonstrate the capacity to teach in a culturally diverse, student-centered, open-access environment.

Additional Qualifications Considered

In addition to possessing a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Communication, preference will be given to candidates who possess a PhD in Communication at the time of employment and demonstrate the following: excellent full-time college-level teaching for more than two (2) years to different levels of undergraduate students; 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, courses, and/or programs.

Additional Application Information

• Cover letter
• Current CV
• Five (5) Names of professional references (include contact information)
• Brief statement of teaching philosophy
• Summary of evidence of excellent training, teaching effectiveness, and professional development

Position open until filled, however, for best consideration, please submit all application materials as soon as possible.

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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