About the College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies (CCPS)

At the University of Cincinnati’s (UC) College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies (CCPS), we believe that experiential learning and career education are essential components of higher education. In support of this, we development and deliver innovative, high-impact courses, programs, and services that foster students’ personal and professional development as dynamic, thoughtful, global citizens. Within a thriving culture of collaboration, we provide students, employers, and partners a single point of contact for Cooperative Education (Co-op) and transition-to-career services. Cooperative Education and Professional Studies (CCPS) faculty and staff are proud to say that our contributions consistently earn UC a U.S. News and World Report top 5 ranking for Co-ops and Internships.

Faculty and staff within CCPS carry out our mission and vision in alignment with the values of Respect, Equity & Inclusion, Service, Innovation and Excellence, Integrity, and Professional Development.

Job Overview

An Assistant Professor Educator within CCPS has a primary responsibility for Teaching (80%). Additionally, Assistant Professor Educators are expected to contribute to Service activities (0-20%) and/or engage in Scholarly or Professional activities (0-20%).

Position Overview

Assistant Professor Educators hired into this role will have primary responsibility for teaching and advising Co-op students from the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) in creative professional development and career readiness. While roles and responsibilities are subject to shift based on enrollment and programmatic needs, it is expected that faculty hired into this role will have initial primary teaching and advising responsibility for undergraduate Urban Planning students and graduate Community Planning and Landscape Architecture students in the School of Planning.

Teaching within this faculty role is unique. Assistant Professor Educators within the DAAP Co-op Unit engage in traditional classroom instruction as well as instruction and assessment of learning while students are engaged in industry co-op experiences. Co-op instruction may be conducted through individual or small-group advising and may occur in-person, virtually, or asynchronously via instructional platforms. The core responsibility of this position is fostering the professional development of students and preparing them for a post-grad life of personal and professional fulfillment. Primary responsibilities that support DAAP Co-op student success include teaching professional development courses for School of Planning majors, engaging in small group or individual instruction centered around reflective practice, advising on creative portfolio development, designing curricula in alignment with student needs and the goals of DAAP and CCPS, organizing lessons and workshops that support learning outcomes, facilitating and providing mentorship through student position searches, utilizing Learning Management Systems and preparing materials that are universally accessible (ADA Compliant), cultivating a sense of belonging for students, and working collaboratively with our Industry Engagement team and industry partners to create employment opportunities for students.

Educator track faculty typically engage in Service to their academic unit, college, partner colleges, university, and profession by serving on committees and task forces. Scholarly and Professional activities typically involve research that leads to presentation and/or publication, including but not limited to understanding the impact of their teaching methods. Scholarly and Professional activities may also include professional development, creative or industry contributions, and demonstrated application of skills or knowledge acquired.

This position is Educator track and candidates are not eligible for Tenure.

Essential Functions

• Teach and advise co-op students primarily from the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP).
• Conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and graduate-level courses and seminars.
• Facilitate small group or individual instructional m­eetings.­
• Provide instruction, feedback, and mentorship related to development of professional creative portfolios.
• Attend meetings, participate in governance, prepare materials for teaching.
• Evaluate and develop curriculum for academic unit and/or college.
• Serve on college or university committees and participate in curriculum development activities. Serve on committees, independent study activities, and off-campus learning.
• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of their responsibilities.
• Render service to the professional or lay community which is relevant to the individual’s academic specialty.
• Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree with a minimum of three years of relevant, professional work experience within the field of Urban or Community Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related industry. Candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree with significant industry experience may be considered in lieu of Master’s degree as determined by UC’s Instructor Qualifications policy.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Experience (or transferrable skills) that prepare the candidate to carry out the primary responsibilities of this position. The credentials of candidates should illustrate successful instruction of professional development curricula for creative students and/or equivalent mentorship of emerging professionals in creative industry contexts, understanding of roles and opportunities within design or creative industries, experience in evaluation of professional creative portfolios, and potential for achievement within the areas of Teaching, Scholarly and Professional Activities, and Service.
• Demonstrated organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Effectiveness in interpersonal relationships and the ability to work harmoniously with a variety of interest groups.
• The ideal candidate will possess relevant professional experiences in both academic and non-academic environments.
• High adaptability regarding approach to work and teaching modality.
• Strong understanding of student needs and ability to support students through career exploration.

Appointment Information

Assistant Professor Educators hired through this posting will join the DAAP Cooperative Education (Co-op) Unit. Assistant Professor Educators for DAAP Co-op are initially hired into a multi-year contract. The workload for each academic year is currently comprised of 2 primary semesters (Fall and Spring), as well as a secondary semester (Summer), during which faculty are contracted to work 34 days for compensation equal to 19% of the 2-semester base salary. This workload is subject to change while remaining in alignment with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Process

Interested candidates should create an Applicant Profile at https://jobs.uc.edu (REQ 100764 ; Position #70190824) and upload a current CV/resume, a cover letter summarizing their teaching interests and any relevant work experience and at least three (3) professional references. Please attach these and any other relevant documents under the 'Additional Documents' section.

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