Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Sociology, University of Cincinnati Clermont College

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Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Clermont College’s (UCCC) Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology position to begin August 15, 2027. Tenure track (TT) responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours per semester, excluding summers, unless otherwise indicated; engaging in ongoing scholarship/research and service to the department, college, university, and/or community; and participating in the Sociology area leadership and departmental duties and responsibilities. The person filling this position will serve as the only full-time Sociologist at UCCC and therefore must demonstrate an ability to teach a wide variety of undergraduate Sociology courses.

Essential Functions

The new full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology will be expected to engage in the following activities, as assigned:

• To teach undergraduate-level Sociology courses, assessing student work, and mentoring students in undergraduate research.
• To teach courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online formats.
• To take the lead on administrative work related to the Sociology area, such as in scheduling and staffing courses, ordering textbooks, working with adjuncts and others, and sometimes acting as a liaison to other UC campuses to develop, coordinate, and/or assess curricula and courses.
• To engage in scholarly research and professional development as well as service to the department, college, university, and/or community.
• To perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must possess a doctoral degree (PhD) in Sociology. ABD candidates will be considered; however, they must have their PhD in hand by the start date of the job (August 15, 2027). In addition, candidates must possess college teaching experience and demonstrate effectiveness in teaching Introduction to Sociology as well as other undergraduate courses. Moreover, candidates must demonstrate the capacity to teach in a culturally diverse, student-centered, open-access environment.

Additional Qualifications Considered

In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to candidates who have evidence of excellent college-level teaching for two (2) or more years (full time) to different levels of undergraduate students. Ideal candidates are comfortable teaching undergraduate courses in social inequality, deviance, and intercultural interaction. Interest areas related to health/medicine, inequality, or deviance are ideal. Also, ideal candidates will demonstrate, or show strong potential for, substantial scholarship and professional development as well as satisfactory service, excellent oral, written, and interaction skills, evidence of a strong ability to work as a team player, proof of engagement with current trends and technologies in teaching and learning, and experiences in developing, coordinating, and assessing curricula and instruction.

Application Information

UC currently declines to sponsor foreign international candidates. All others, please apply at www.jobsatuc.edu by submitting the following materials:

• a cover letter and curriculum vitae
• peer evaluations, actual student evaluations or a summary of student evaluations of teaching, evidence of two years full-time teaching as the instructor of record, teaching awards, and so on
• a statement of teaching philosophy
• recent sample syllabi
  
  

Candidates invited for second interviews will be asked to present at least a 30-minute, in-person teaching demonstration; to submit unofficial copies of academic transcripts; and to provide at least three letters of reference plus contact information for each reference, including phone numbers and email addresses.

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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