Assistant Professor Educator, School of Information Technology, CECH
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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.
About the Department
The School of Information Technology (SoIT) is a national leader in studying solutions and needs that connect people, information, and the technology of the time. The SoIT is home to Ohio's first Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Information Technology. In addition, it is home to Ohio's first ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. The SoIT has been growing at 20% annually and currently serves around 2,000 students with 35 full-time faculty members, 35 full-time staff, and 37 adjunct faculty. The SoIT is home to several centers including an NSA/DHS Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, the Information Technology Solutions Center, the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, Applied Machine Learning and Intelligence Center, and the Civic Technologies Lab, and the newly formed Information Technology Analytics Center.
The SoIT is a diverse, interdisciplinary, team-oriented, dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. It empowers individuals to become passionate, solution-minded Information Technology professionals by fostering continuous innovation, research, leadership development, interdisciplinary problem solving, and real-world experience. More information about the School can be found at http://cech.uc.edu/it.
Job Overview
The School of Information Technology (SoIT) at the University of Cincinnati (UC) is rapidly growing its faculty in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure and cloud, software application development, game development, and applied data science. The SoIT seeks to hire two Assistant Professor - Educators to teach undergraduate or graduate courses in the areas of Cybersecurity, Software Application Development, Data Technologies, Networking/Systems, and Game Development, as they relate to Information Technology to start in August 2025.
An Assistant Professor - Educator at the University of Cincinnati is expected to teach and conduct scholarly and service activities. This position will support the University of Cincinnati’s mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. Responsibilities of Assistant Professor - Educators are defined in the University contract with the AAUP, available at https://www.uc.edu/about/provost/faculty/aaup.html.
Essential Functions
- Teach and prepare materials for assigned undergraduate or graduate courses, such as, but not limited to: Cybersecurity, Software Application Development, Data Technologies, Networking/Systems, and Game Development
- Serve as an academic adviser for students and evaluate student coursework.
- Serve on college or university committees and participate in curriculum development activities.
- Render service to the professional community which is relevant to the individual’s academic specialty such as serving on committees for professional meetings.
- Attend meetings, participate in governance.
Required Education
A minimum of master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline to be earned prior to the effective date of appointment.
Required Experience
Prior to effective date of appointment:
- At least one term of teaching experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline at the undergraduate or graduate level, which could have been as a teaching assistant, adjunct, or full-time faculty.
Application Process
Applicants must submit:
- Cover letter.
- Full curriculum vitae.
- Statement of teaching philosophy.
- List of at least three references.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range of $75,000 - $79,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE.
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Assistant Professor Educator, School of Information Technology, CECH
Cincinnati, OH, US
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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