Assistant Professor-Educator, Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences

Job Overview

The Department of Psychology at the University of Cincinnati (UC) seeks to hire an Assistant Professor-Educator who will contribute to our undergraduate instructional mission. The position is a non-tenure eligible Assistant Professor-Educator position with an intended start date of August 15, 2026. The initial term is 3 years and is renewable upon satisfactory performance. All new faculty are provided with mentorship to maximize success in the role. The expected teaching load is seven 3-credit courses per academic year or the equivalent.

Essential Functions

• Teach a variety of undergraduate psychology courses, including but not limited to courses related to psychobiology and/or cognitive psychology, as well as other courses related to the candidate’s area of expertise.
• The candidate must be able to teach the majority of their courses in person, with distance learning being a much smaller portion of their work.
• Teach across a range of course formats (in-person, online, or hybrid) and class sizes, including large lecture courses and smaller skills/discussion-based courses.
• Supervise undergraduate student teaching assistants enrolled in teaching practica.
• Engage in regular departmental service activities, such as (but not limited to) serving on committees dedicated to curriculum development, travel reimbursement, or administrative review.

Minimum Qualifications

• A PhD in Psychology or closely related field
• One academic term of experience teaching as the primary instructor of record for psychology-related coursework at the postsecondary level (e.g., as a graduate instructor, postdoctoral scholar, or faculty member)

Application Process

To apply, interested and qualified applicants must apply online at https://jobs.uc.edu (search for requisition #102060).

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must include the following (these items can be uploaded using the Additional Documents feature in the online application):

• Cover letter describing your qualifications that includes a description of your relevant teaching experiences (including teaching format [e.g., in-person, hybrid, online], class size, level, and any other relevant information]) and domains in which you feel you are well prepared to provide instruction
• Contact information for at least three but no more than five professional references
• Current curriculum vitae
• Teaching evaluations
• Teaching statement describing your teaching philosophy and approach to instruction, including goals for student learning and engagement, evidence-based teaching methods, and strategies for supporting the success of students from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences

Review Process

Review of applications will begin on June 30, 2026. We will begin reviewing applications immediately thereafter and continue to accept and review applications until the position has been filled.

Contact Information

If you have any questions related to this search, please contact Julie Weast-Knapp at weastja@ucmail.uc.edu.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

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• Comprehensive Tuition Remission
• Roth 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Real Work-Life Balance
• Additional Benefits Include Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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 UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.

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