Assistant Professor, Psychology, 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.
Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College (UC Blue Ash College) invites applications for two (2) full-time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Psychology positions in our Behavioral Science Department starting August 15, 2026.
Essential Functions
- Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.
- Prepare and teach a variety of undergraduate-level psychology courses as assigned (typically four per semester); this includes creating and delivering course content through in-person and online formats, routinely evaluating student coursework and providing timely feedback, maintaining routine communication with students, and providing assistance and mentoring outside the classroom.
- Engage in limited levels of discipline-specific and/or scholarship of teaching and learning research with the goal of presenting at conferences and publishing in appropriate journals.
- Participate in shared governance by serving on department, college, and/or university committees, attending a variety of meetings, and engaging in other activities ancillary to or in support of service responsibilities (e.g., participate in department work such as representing the department on college level committees, joining ad hoc college committees, and sub-committee duties as needed).
- Other related duties as assigned. For example, providing classroom assessment data when requested for program assessment, and/or representing the department at Open House functions.
Minimum Requirements
Prior to the effective date of the appointment, candidates should have all of the following:
- A PhD in Psychology (candidates who have completed all coursework for a PhD program in psychology and are considered ABD will be considered).
- Teaching experience is equivalent to teaching 4 semester-based undergraduate courses in psychology as the instructor of record.
This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
Application Process
Applicants must apply online at jobs.uc.edu and electronically submit:
(1) a cover letter
(2) a curriculum vitae/resume
(3) a previous/current course syllabus
(4) a previous/current learning assignment or activity
(5) an unofficial copy of graduate transcripts
(6) contact information for at least three (3) references
Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1st, but the position will remain open until 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 of $63,000 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, Psychology, UC Blue Ash College
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