Job Description

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called “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, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

The Department of History currently has 21 faculty members and an enrollment of about 175 undergraduate and 35 graduate majors. The Department offers Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees, and Ph.D. degrees.

The Department of History in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for an Assistant Professor-Educator with an i nitial three-year appointment. This is a non-tenure track, AAUP-represented position with the expectation of long-term renewal contingent upon strong performance in the role.  

Essential Functions

• Teach the U.S. Survey and a new undergraduate course on Democracy and American Tradition with a focus on formative documents, including the Federalist Papers, the Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence.
• Teach a 3-3 load.
• Participate in professional development activities such as presentations at regional or national conferences, for which departmental support is available.
• Modest service responsibilities related to undergraduate teaching.

Minimum Requirements

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

• Ph.D. in United States history.
• Research experience in Revolutionary America, the Early National or Antebellum period, the evolution of democracy in the United States, or the relationship between capitalism and democracy in the American context.
• Teaching experience as collegiate-level instructor of record in at least one undergraduate course.
• U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. residency. This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship. 

Application Process

Interested candidates should create an Applicant Profile and submit an online application. Please upload:

• Current c.v./resume
• Letter of application summarizing research and teaching interests and experience
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Names and contact information for three academic references

Please use the Additional Documents option as needed for these documents.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be emailed to Christopher Phillips, Chair, Search Committee, Dept. of History, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0373, U.S.A., phillicr@ucmail.uc.edu 

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 10–14% of your salary.

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

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at 

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: 

Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at  jobs@uc.edu

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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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