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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country.?

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC?s momentum has never been stronger. UC?s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University?s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

Job Overview

The Department of Sociology at the University of Cincinnati (UC) invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of either Assistant or Associate Professor. Rank and salary will be commensurate with credentials. The position will begin August 15, 2025, and evidence of completion of the PhD by August 14, 2025, is required. We are seeking applicants conducting research in the areas of environment, environmental justice, climate, disasters, or sustainability. The position comes with an opportunity to be affiliated with the newly created interdisciplinary School of Environment and Sustainability (SEaS) and an expectation to teach at least one course which contributes to SEaS degree programs. The selected candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, generate external research funding, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute service to the department.

Sociology is a PhD-granting department with about 150 majors and minors and 35 active PhD students, about two-thirds of whom are domestic students of color or international students. The department houses the endowed Kunz Center for Social Research, which supports faculty and graduate student research. Sociology is also one of 15 units affiliated with the Charles Phelps Taft Research Center, which disburses over one million dollars per year in research and travel grants to faculty and students

Essential Functions

• Maintain an active research agenda (including the pursuit of publications and research funding) in the area of environment, environmental justice, climate, disasters, or sustainability.
• Teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including at least one course (for example, a course in Environmental Sociology) which contributes to the SEaS program. Additional Sociology courses are negotiated with the department head. This position carries a 2/2 teaching load (with a one-course reduction per year until tenure). Courses may be taught online or face-to-face, depending on departmental needs.
• Contribute service to the department and university, to be negotiated annually with the department head.

Minimum Requirements

Must have all of the following prior to the effective date of appointment:

• A PhD in Sociology or a closely related field.
• Research experience in the areas of environment, environmental justice, climate, disasters, or sustainability, as evidenced by:
  • For Assistant-level applicants: the dissertation, or one lead-authored publication, or one lead-authored conference presentation, in one of these fields.
  • For Associate-level applicants: a book, or 6 publications in peer-reviewed journals, in one of these fields.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin on 9/15/2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must provide the following:

• Online employment application form.
• Cover letter.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• One example of scholarly work (e.g., a dissertation chapter or lead-authored publication or conference paper).
• Teaching portfolio with evidence of teaching effectiveness, if applicable (e.g., syllabi and/or teaching evaluations from students or faculty supervisors), and a statement of teaching interests and philosophy.
• Completion of online form pertaining to the candidate?s experience with and/or commitment to team culture.

After an initial round of review, applicants may be asked to provide the names and email addresses of three references from whom we will request confidential letters of recommendation. Questions about the position may be directed to Annulla Linders ( annulla.linders@uc.edu ; 513-884-4957).

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 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.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at .

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.

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About University of Cincinnati

HISTORY IN BRIEF - The University of Cincinnati is a public urban serving research institution that was founded in 1819 and today is one of the country’s largest universities offering more than 350 academic programs to more than 44,000 students. UC has many top ranked programs in areas such as Music and Arts, Medical and Human-Services, Criminal Justice and more. Located in an urban setting, UC is close to the heart of Cincinnati and allows easy access for students to enjoy all that the city offers. UC is also the alma mater of many notables such as President William Howard Taft; Albert Sabin, developer of the oral polio vaccine; Astronaut Neil Armstrong and Mary Weinberg, 2008 Olympic gold medalist. UC is classified as a Research University (Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Commission and is ranked as one of America’s top 35 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. UC jumped 17 spots in the U.S. News & World Report rankings in the past two years alone. In addition to being named a “green university” by Princeton Review, UC has been named one of the world’s most beautiful campuses by Forbes and Delta Sky magazines. Learn more at ... N STATEMENT - 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. We are committed to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. We provide an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish. Through scholarship, service, partnerships, and leadership, we create opportunity, develop educated and engaged citizens, enhance the economy and enrich our University, city, state and global community.

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