Assistant Professor, Art History, UC Blue Ash College

About UC Blue Ash
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 5,100 students. We value excellent teaching and personalized student support to help students achieve their goals, whether the goal is to enter a career or to continue their education. The college is a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work award.

Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty Assistant Professor position in Art History, intended to begin August 15, 2025. The emphasis of this position is on effective teaching at the undergraduate level. The Department of Art and Visual Communication currently has six full-time faculty members and eleven part-time instructors. Its Applied Graphic Communication associate degree program averages about seventy-five majors, with an additional 150 -200 students enrolled in non-major studio and lecture courses.

Essential Functions

Teach art history survey courses and first and second-year courses on the history of design (an average of 12 credit hours per term both in-person and virtual) in Fall and Spring terms. The primary content area for this position is Art History, such as but not limited to: Art History I, Art History II, History of Visual Communication, and Design in History I. May also teach related courses as needed by the department.
Participate in course and curricular development
Participate in governance and service to the department and institution through participation on department, college, and university committees and other opportunities, such as student Capstone review, department representation at recruitment events, and college art gallery management.
Participate in ongoing professional activities in two subcategories: (a) professional development and (b) research, scholarship, and/or creative activity. These activities may be in the discipline of Art History and/or the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Minimum Requirements
Prior to the effective date of the appointment, all of the following are required:

PhD in Art History or a related field
At least one (1) academic year of teaching college-level Art History or a related field.

Application Process
Applicants must apply online https://bit.ly/4kgP26x which refers to REQ #98327. Upload the following documents to your application:

Cover letter conveying how your experience relates to the position, the college’s mission, and our emphasis on teaching
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy
List of three (3) professional references with addresses, email, and phone contact information

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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 of $60,000 -$63,000, 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.

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For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.