Assistant Professor of Political Science (Tenure-Track), UC Clermont College

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Job Overview

Clermont College (a rural, open access regional campus of the University of Cincinnati) The Social Sciences Department of University of Cincinnati, Clermont College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Political Science beginning August 2027. We seek a colleague who can contribute immediately to a small, teaching-intensive department that serves a diverse student body of traditional, transfer, first-generation, and working-adult students. Faculty teach across the undergraduate curriculum, maintain an active scholarly agenda appropriate to a regional campus, and participate in campus, university, and community service. The successful candidate will be a generalist able to teach a wide range of political science courses rather than a narrowly specialized researcher.

Essential Functions

• Teach undergraduate courses in political science. Typical load is 4-4 per academic year, with the possibility of summer teaching for additional compensation.
• Regularly teach Introduction to Political Science, American Political Thought (required under the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act), the American Presidency and contribute upper-division offerings as necessary.
• Maintain an active program of scholarship and publication consistent with tenure expectations at a regional campus of a large public university.
• Participate in departmental, campus, and university service, including curriculum development, assessment, student recruitment, and shared governance.
• Contribute to the civic and intellectual life of the campus and surrounding community.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in Political Science or a field able to be HLC-Credentialed to teach Political Science courses by the time of appointment (ABD considered if degree will be conferred by August 2027).
• Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach effectively at the undergraduate level.
• Evidence of, or clear potential for, a sustained scholarly agenda.
  
  

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Record of publication and ongoing scholarship.
• Previous open access college-level teaching experience across a broad range of political science courses, such as:
• American Government / U.S. Politics and institutions
• Comparative Politics
• International Relations / Foreign Policy
• Political Theory
• Public Policy or Public Administration
• Research Methods
• State and Local Government
• Prior service to a department, campus, profession, or community.
• Experience teaching first-generation, transfer, or non-traditional students.
• Ability to teach in multiple modalities (in-person, hybrid, online).
• Interest in undergraduate research, civic engagement, or applied public-affairs work.
  

Additional Application Information

Application Materials - Submit the following as a single PDF:

• Cover letter addressing teaching experience across political science subfields, scholarly agenda, and interest in a regional-campus mission
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy (including evidence of teaching effectiveness if available: sample syllabi, course evaluations, or peer observations)
• Research statement or brief description of current and planned scholarship
• Unofficial graduate transcripts
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• Writing sample (published article, book chapter, or dissertation chapter)
  
  

Review of Applications - Review begins January 15, 2027 and continues until the position is filled. Applications received by that date will receive full consideration.

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:

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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
  
  

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