Assistant Professor English Composition, Tenure-Track, UC Clermont College

Clermont, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 29, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Teach English composition courses at all levels, delivering 12 credit hours per term during the fall and spring in both face-to-face and online formats. Conduct ongoing scholarship and research, serve the department, college, university, and community, and contribute to composition committees and curriculum or program development and assessment.

Job details

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials. Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. 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 University of Cincinnati Clermont College invites applications beginning October 2026, for Assistant Professor of English Composition, Tenure-Track. UC Clermont is an open-admissions, regional campus thirty miles east of the University of Cincinnati in Batavia, Ohio, with an enrollment of approximately 3000 students. The college offers a variety of certificates, transfer programs, two-year technical degrees, and one baccalaureate degree. Essential Functions Teaching English Composition at all levels Teaching 12 credit hours per term in the fall and spring semesters Teaching both face-to-face and online classes Ongoing scholarship/research, including peer-reviewed work Service to the Department, College, University, and Community Service on appropriate Composition committees as needed Participation in developing, coordinating, and assessing curricula and/or programs Minimum Requirements Earned doctorate in Rhetoric and Composition or a closely related field (e.g., English, Writing Studies), with demonstrated specialization in rhetoric and composition. The degree must be awarded by the time of appointment. Preference will be given to the candidates who demonstrate experience with open access education, as well as first generation and under-prepared student populations. Candidates must provide evidence of at least two (2) years of full-time college-level teaching experience or the equivalent in part-time (e.g., graduate teaching assistant or adjunct). Additional Application Information The application must include: Cover letter, demonstrating evidence of educational background, teaching effectiveness in face-to-face and online environments, and ongoing scholarly activity including peer-reviewed work Brief statement of teaching philosophy Current CV Official copy of transcript for the highest degree held Three (3) names of professional references including contact information Applications that are missing any of the above listed information will not be considered. To apply for this position, you must be a US citizen or be a valid US green card holder. Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered. To apply for this position, go to www.jobsatuc.com in the “Search Positions” and enter the applicable number in the “Position Number” field. Only applications received through this website will be considered. Review of applications for this position will begin December 1st, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Special Instructions: Candidates for this position who are invited for an interview will be required to deliver a teaching demonstration on a specified topic to the search committee. The topic will be shared at the time candidates are invited for the interview. 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: [[custRCM_PostingSalary]] 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 To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page. 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. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. 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 UC HR at jobs@uc.edu. FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ: [[id]]

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Requirements

Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in Rhetoric and Composition or a closely related field, with demonstrated specialization in rhetoric and composition; the degree must be awarded by the appointment date. They must also have at least two years of full-time college-level teaching experience or equivalent part-time experience, and provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and ongoing scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed work.