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About UC Blue Ash
The Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science Department at UC Blue Ash invites applicants for our Physics Adjunct faculty general pool of candidates from which part-time faculty will be selected for the upcoming term (as needed).
The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio. The college is in Blue Ash, Ohio, fifteen miles north of the uptown campus, on 135 acres in a park-like setting. We offer primarily associate degrees in career and transition programs, as well as general education courses and technical baccalaureate degrees to approximately 4800 students. We value excellent teaching and personalized student supports to help students achieve their goals, whether the goal is to enter a career or to continue education. The college is a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work award.
Job Overview
On a part-time limited basis, the Adjunct Faculty member’s primary academic functions include teaching of physics lecture and/or lab. Adjunct faculty must be able to teach introductory physics, algebra and calculus-based first year physics courses and labs.
Adjunct faculty members will be expected to (1) use our course management system (Canvas) and any textbook-specific systems; and (2) hold regular office hours to meet with students
Courses offered may include day, evening, or online. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Essential Functions
- On a part-time basis, teach assigned undergraduate courses and /or undergraduate labs.
- Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of his or her responsibilities.
- Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Required Education
- A Master’s Degree (or higher) in: Physics, Physics Education, or related field -OR- At least 18 credit hours of graduate level coursework in Physics or Physics Education.
Required Experience
- Previous lecture and lab teaching experience is required.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Knowledge of issues in physics education and knowledge of technology relevant to physics and classroom pedagogy.
- Experience teaching in a college setting.
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Eligibility varies by position and FTE. 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 10–14% of your salary.
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
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://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
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