Adjunct Instructor, Art History, UC Blue Ash College at University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH

Adjunct Instructor, Art History, UC Blue Ash College – University of Cincinnati

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The Art and Visual Communication Department at UC Blue Ash invites applicants for our Art History 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 located 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 education. The college is a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work award.

Part‑time faculty must be able to provide course instruction in any of the following areas: art history survey; history of design; contemporary art.

Adjunct faculty members will be expected to:

• Use our course management system (Canvas) and any textbook‑specific systems.
• Hold regular office hours to meet with students and reply to student communications in a timely manner.
• Participate in at least one professional development workshop per year.

Part‑time faculty should be available to teach in‑person. Classes may be offered day or evening. This position is not eligible for Visa or green card sponsorship.

• On a part‑time basis, teach assigned undergraduate courses.
• Using best practices, continually evaluate student coursework.
• Review and respond in a timely manner to all University‑related and student communications.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• PhD in Art History
• Master's in Art History or related field with prior teaching experience and/or relevant field experience.

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
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  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.
• 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

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