Assistant Professor, Political Science, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College

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 excellence in 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’s Blue Ash College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Political Science, intended to begin in August 2027. The candidate's main responsibility will be teaching introductory surveys in Political Science such as American Political Thought and Introduction to American Politics. Additionally, the Department seeks candidates to teach engaging, high-demand courses in the areas of their specialties. The teaching load will be 12 credit hours in 2 semesters (4/4).

Essential Functions

• Teach a variety of undergraduate political science courses including but not limited to the introductory political science classes including American Political Thought and Introduction to American Politics. There will also be the possibility of teaching courses in areas of their specialties.
• Create courses and teach in both in-person and online formats. Online instruction should meet the standards of the Quality Matters rubric.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and research in political science or the scholarship of teaching and learning. Such activities may include but are not limited to attending workshops/seminars/conferences, presenting at seminars/conferences, and publishing articles.
• Service duties will include participating in the governance and committee work of the department, college, and university such as but not limited to discussions of curriculum, creation of policies for the college and University, and attendance at committee meetings.

Minimum Requirements

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

• PhD in Political Science or a closely related field
• One (1) academic year of political science teaching experience at the postsecondary education level, which must include one introductory political science course, and at least one course of online teaching and one course of in-person teaching.

Application Process

Applications must include:

• A curriculum vitae
• A statement of interest, including introduction to candidate's research focus, goals, and a discussion of teaching philosophy (that is, approach to teaching and strategies of learning)
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• One (1) disciplined-based, peer-reviewed publication (if applicable)
• Copies of syllabi from the candidate’s most recent introductory political science course. Sample syllabi should be labeled as such.
• Doctoral transcripts on the graduate level

Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2027 and position will remain open until filled. For additional questions, please contact committee chair Dr. Margo Lambert, lambermm@ucmail.uc.edu.