About UC Blue Ash

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio and one of the most diverse colleges at the University of Cincinnati.  At UC Blue Ash, we value the diversity in experiences and perspectives of those in our community, as well as the individual talents of our students, faculty and staff. 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. 

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College seeks applications for two (2) tenure-track Assistant Professor of English positions to teach composition in our growing department. The English and Communication Department is a collegial, supportive faculty that centers the student at the heart of our instruction. The composition program’s general pedagogical approach is rooted in process-based writing that is reflective and inquiry-driven. 

Essential Functions

• Teaching 12 credit hours per semester in four sections of writing (a 4/4 load), including but not limited to co-requisite composition (Accelerated Learning Program), English Composition, Intermediate Composition, and Basic Writing. 
• Participating in program assessment and curriculum development. 
• Participating in department, college, and university service such as serving on the composition steering committee or the college technology committee. 
• Engaging in professional and scholarly activities, such as presentations at scholarly venues, publication in relevant professional publications, publication of creative works, or other scholarly methods of disseminating knowledge. 

Minimum Requirements

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

• A doctorate degree in English with specialization or focus in Rhetoric and Composition, or a closely related field. 
• At least three (3) academic years of experience teaching composition at the college level. 

Application Process

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online. In addition to completing the online application, applicants must include the following:   

• A cover letter that directly addresses your experience
  • Teaching at the college level, drawing special attention to composition and/or basic writing; 
  • Working with diverse student populations and/or in an open admissions college environment, if applicable; 
• A curriculum vitae, and 
• A list of at least three (3) professional references with contact information. 

  
Please use the additional documents feature as needed for these items. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom.  Initial review of applications will begin February 7, 2025; however, position will remain open until filled. 
  
For questions related to this job posting, please contact Dr. Drew Shade, Head of English & Communication: shadedw@ucmail.uc.edu.