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Job Overview
The School of Communication, Film, and Media Studies has programs in Communication, Digital Media, Film Studies, Public Relations, and Animation and Gaming. We offer certificates, minors, majors, and graduate programs.
The School of Communication, Film, and Media Studies within the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Cincinnati (UC) invites applications for one full-time, non-tenure track, one-year position at the level of Visiting Assistant Professor of organizational communication to support its educational mission. The teaching load is 3/3. This is a one-year position, with the possibility but no guarantee of reappointment for a second year.
Essential Functions
Develop and teach undergraduate and/or graduate (as appropriate) organizational communication courses in multiple modalities (in person, online synchronous, and/or online asynchronous). Needed classes include Introduction to Organizational Communication, Organizational Communication Capstone, and Organizational Image, Identity and Issue Management. There are other possible classes depending on expertise and interest.
Minimum Requirements
· A PhD in communication or related field
· Experience teaching courses in organizational communication
· Expertise in one or more of the following: organizations and the environment, organizations and health, organizations and media (film, television, digital media, and/or social media)
Application Process
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Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.uc.edu and include the following:
· Current CV and/or Resume
· Cover Letter summarizing interest in and fit for the position
· Statement of Teaching Philosophy
· Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness, which may include (but is not limited to): Student and/or Peer Evaluations, Syllabi, Assignments, Instructional Design Training, and/or Training Content
· Names and Contact information for at least 3 academic and/or professional references
Questions related to the search: Contact Committee Chair, Delaney Harness at harnesdy@ucmail.uc.edu
Review of applications will begin April 1, 2026, and will continue 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) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary Information:
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 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.
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. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
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