Assistant Professor, Elementary/Middle Science Education, School of Education, CECH-IT
 University of Cincinnati | |
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
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 United States, Ohio, Cincinnati | |
 Sep 11, 2025 | |
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Assistant Professor, Elementary/Middle Science Education, School of Education, CECH-IT Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $88.8 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more atuc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. About CECH-IT
The College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services and Information Technology (CECH)is dedicated to making a difference in our communities through outreach, academic programs, and community partnerships. Our students and faculty work side-by-side witheducators, athleticdirectors, community wellness experts,cybersecurity analysts, and local, state and federal law enforcement officials.We value experiential learning as an important element of our degree programs. Current research is incorporated into every course to ensure our graduates are prepared to address the most urgent challenges of our society. About The School of Education
The School of Education at the University of Cincinnati seeks to hire a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Elementary (K-8) Science Education.Primary responsibilities align with standard tenure track appointments including teaching and advising, research and scholarship, and service. The position is campus-based, although there are online teaching opportunities. The person in this position will have the opportunity to take a leadership role in shaping the new Elementary (K-8) licensing program, as part of the state's newly revised licensure structure. Therefore, we seek an applicant who understands and can work across the elementary (K-5) and middle childhood (4-9) grade bands in terms of science content background and age-appropriate pedagogies. Job Overview
An Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati is expected to teach, conduct research, scholarly and other professional or creative activities. This position will support the University of Cincinnati's mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship. Essential Functions
Required Education
Required Experience
Additional Qualifications Considered
Preference will be given to applicants with:
Application Process Information
The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research.The teacher education programs are CAEP accredited. Interested applicants should submit:
Applications will be reviewed beginning Nov. 15, 2025, and will continue until position is filled. The position start date is August 15, 2026. Inquiries about this position should be directed to: Dr. Helen Meyer, Director of Undergraduate Licensure Chair Science Education Search Helen.meyer@uc.edu or 513-556-5115 Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include: 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:
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page athttps://www.uc.edu/careers.html 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. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-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 Human Resources atjobs@uc.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ:99849 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Assistant Professor, Elementary/Middle Science Education, School of Education, CECH-IT Date:
Sep 11, 2025 Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US Facility:
Main Campus
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