Job Description

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living 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, three 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 stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in American Politics. The subfield is open, but candidates should specialize in empirical approaches to American politics. The appointment is intended to begin August 15, 2025.

SPIA offers an MPA, MA and PhD in Political Science as well as three undergraduate BAs (Political Science, International Affairs, and Law and Society). 

Essential Functions

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate courses in American politics, including at least one course per year on American institutions. May also teach occasional graduate course in American politics within our MA-PhD program. The course load for the position is 2-2 (two courses per 2 semesters).

• Maintain an active research agenda and academic engagement leading to scholarly publications in American Politics (sub-field specialization is open).

• Support School governance through unit-level, college, and/or university committee service and student advising. Engagement with the wider university community, external partners, and/or national and international professional organizations, including through peer review, is also expected as professional service.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the effective date of the appointment, PhD in Political Science or a related field.

Application Process

Interested and qualified applicants must complete our on-line application. In addition to the basic online application, please provide:

• a cover letter indicating fit with the job description and SPIA programs outlined above;

• full and current CV;

• three names of references (letters of reference will be required of short-listed finalists);

• a one-page statement addressing the candidate’s intended contributions to the University’s goals of building a team culture through teaching, research, and service.

Please include all these required items using the ‘additional documents’ feature. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 1, 2025, and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Questions should be directed to [email protected]

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 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).

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For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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