Assistant Professor, Mathematics, UC Blue Ash College
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About UC Blue Ash
The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College (UCBA) is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio. At UC Blue Ash, we value the wide-ranging 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, and, in 2025, earned national recognition for student opportunity and success, being named Opportunity Colleges and Universities, a distinction awarded to institutions that serve as national models for advancing student success.
The Department of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science (MPCS) currently has 31 full-time faculty teaching courses from developmental mathematics through calculus, differential equations, statistics, business analytics, as well as physics and computer science. 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 their education.
Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College Department of MPCS invites applications for up to three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Mathematics, intended to begin August 15, 2026. The American Association of University Professors serves as the collective bargaining agent for full-time faculty; see the Chapter's website (https://aaupuc.org) for details of the bargaining agreement.
Essential Functions
- Teach full range of mathematics courses such as but not limited to Introductory Algebra, College Algebra, and Applied Calculus in the format of in-person classes, which may include evening courses, and some courses with online or hybrid options. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. Class sizes normally range from 25-30 students.
- Participate in the governance and committee work of the Department, College, and University. Examples could include, but are not limited to, departmental search committees, the College Technology Committee, and/or the University Faculty Senate Academic Affairs Committee.
- Engage in ongoing professional development in the discipline of mathematics and/or the scholarship of teaching and learning. Examples could include attending workshops/seminars/conferences, presenting at seminars/conferences, and/or publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Utilize the Canvas LMS, textbook-specific systems, and other relevant classroom technology.
- Hold regular office hours to meet with students.
- Assess student learning utilizing best practices.
Minimum Requirements
Prior to effective date of appointment, all of the following:
- A Master's Degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a closely related field. A degree in a related field requires 18 graduate semester credit hours in Mathematics.
- One (1) academic year of teaching experience in Mathematics at the college level as instructor of record.
Application Process
Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.uc.edu and include the following:
(1) A curriculum vitae
(2) A letter of application which describes in detail how the educational background and experience of the candidate makes them highly qualified for this position at a regional campus
(3) A statement of teaching philosophy
(4) An unofficial copy of graduate transcripts
(5) A list of at least three (3) professional references, with complete contact information, who can address the candidate's teaching experience.
Review of completed applications will begin on January 12, 2026, and the posting will remain open until the position is filled.
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 range of $63,000 - $66,000 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 https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
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: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
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Assistant Professor, Mathematics, UC Blue Ash College
Cincinnati, OH, US
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