About this role
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:blue">Current UC employees must apply internally via <em>SuccessFactors</em> </span></strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 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 $94 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 at <a href="http://uc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">uc.edu</a>. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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. </span></span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Overview</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The School of Criminal Justice- Law and Paralegal Studies program at the University of Cincinnati is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor – Educator (non-tenure track), with an appointment starting August 15, 2026, although the start date is negotiable. This is a 9-month per year teaching position.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">UC is a Research I Institution that grants doctorates in 98 areas. The School of Criminal Justice grants the BS, MS, and PhD degrees. The School also houses research centers specializing in corrections, policing, criminal justice, justice and communities, and crime science. The School offers specializations in crime prevention, policing, corrections, criminal justice, and criminology. Further information about the University and the School is available at <a href="http://www.cech.uc.edu/criminaljustice">http://www.cech.uc.edu/criminaljustice</a>. The city of Cincinnati offers a range of multi-cultural activities and amenities in addition to attractive and affordable housing.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Functions</b></H2> </div><div><p>An Assistant Professor – Educator at the University of Cincinnati is expected to teach and perform other professional or creative activities (e.g., oversee field placement activities, work with student organizations). This position will support the University of Cincinnati’s mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities. The Law and Paralegal Studies program seeks candidates who will help expand and grow enrollment for the program and be responsible for program compliance with the ABA Guidelines for Approval of Paralegal Programs (ABA Guidelines). Applicants must be licensed to practice law with experience working with or as paralegals, having earned a minimum of a Juris Doctorate, possess no less than three years work experience in the legal field, and have demonstrated experience in, and strong commitment to, online teaching and mentoring at the college level. Successful candidates will readily contribute to departmental, institutional, and organizational activities.</p> <p> </p> <p>This faculty position includes teaching 12 credit hours per semester, two semesters per academic year. </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Minimum Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Juris Doctorate.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">No less than three (3) years of work experiences in the legal field.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Have experience working with or as a paralegal.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated experience in, and strong commitment to, online teaching and mentoring at the college level.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Licensed to practice law in good standing.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Required Education</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Must have obtained a Doctorate or terminal degree from a regionally accredited college or university of recognized standing in a field appropriate to the requirements of the position. </span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Required Experience</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research evidenced by strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates for a tenured appointment should demonstrate intellectual leadership and impact on the field and potential significant contributions to the department, University of Cincinnati, and wider scholarly community.</span></span></li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Qualifications Considered</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Successful teaching in a paralegal program at the postsecondary level as substantiated by assessments</li> <li>Evidence of experience working as an attorney with paralegals</li> <li>Evidence of experience integrating writing, technology, and thinking skills in the teaching of paralegal studies</li> <li>Successful use of technology to support instruction</li> <li>Evidence of knowledge of the application process and standards for ABA approval of paralegal education programs</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Application Process Information</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Interested persons must apply online at <a href="https://jobs.uc.edu">https://jobs.uc.edu</a>. Applicants must submit the following documents:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Cover letter detailing interest and qualifications for the position, highlighting skills and expertise relevant to the essential functions of the position and qualifications listed above.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Curriculum Vitae</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Description of teaching experience, to include courses taught and use of instructional technology.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">List of three references who would be able to speak to prior teaching experience and quality of teaching.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">All required documents must be attached to your online application. For more information, please contact:</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Emma Fletcher, J.D.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">School or Criminal Justice</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">University of Cincinnati</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Physical Requirements/Work Environment</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. </li></ul></div></div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Compensation and Benefits</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (<a href="https://www.uc.edu/employees/hr/benefits.html">UC Benefits Link</a>) Highlights include:<br><br></span></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong>Salary Information:</strong> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Comprehensive Tuition Remission</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Robust Retirement Plans</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Real Work-Life Balance</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Vacation and sick time</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Additional Benefits Include:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Competitive salary based on experience</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Professional development & mentorship opportunities</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at <u><span style="color:#00b0f0"><a style="color:#467886;text-decoration:underline" href="https://www.uc.edu/careers.html"><span style="color:#00b0f0">https://www.uc.edu/careers.html</span></a> </span></u></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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: <a style="color:#467886;text-decoration:underline" title="https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents" href="https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents"><span style="text-decoration:none">https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents</span></a></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Important</strong>: 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 at <strong><u><a style="color:#467886;text-decoration:underline" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. </u></strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">REQ: 101301</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#d3d3d3">SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE</span></span></span></p>