Assistant Professor of Biology, Tenure-track, Teaching, UC Clermont

Assistant Professor of Biology, Tenure-track, Teaching, UC Clermont

UC Clermont College provides student‑centered undergraduate education in an open‑access, regional college environment. We foster intellectual, cultural, and social development among our student community. UC Clermont College has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students and is located in Batavia, Ohio, twenty miles east of the University of Cincinnati’s downtown campus. We offer a variety of associate’s degrees, two‑year technical degrees and certificates, and prepare students for transition or transfer into baccalaureate degree programs.

UC Clermont’s open‑access nature presents a unique opportunity for faculty with a strong commitment to provide a solid foundation for students at all levels to develop their academic skills and reach their educational goals.

To this end, the Science & Health Department at UC Clermont College seeks applications for a tenure‑track, teaching‑focused faculty position in Biology at the level of Assistant Professor. The position will begin August 15, 2026, unless otherwise indicated.

Tenure‑track faculty responsibilities include the following:

• Teaching twelve (12) credit‑hours for each of two primary semesters (Fall and Spring), including lectures and labs during day, and possibly evenings as needed.
• Scheduling a minimum of four (4) office hours per week.
• Participating in ongoing scholarship and/or research.
• Participating in service to the department, college, university, and community.

All candidates must demonstrate/provide evidence of effective teaching and professional development and must have appropriate degrees awarded by the time of appointment.

Selected candidates should expect to focus on teaching first and second‑year biology courses, including non‑majors’ courses. Candidates may be asked to teach other courses included in the Biology department.

• Ph.D. in biology, or a closely related field (e.g., biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, physiology).
• One (1) year of college‑level teaching experience as the primary instructor.

The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to maintaining high academic standards while encouraging and supporting students with varied backgrounds, interests, and aptitudes.

Experience teaching lecture and lab in Anatomy & Physiology, Genetics or Cell Biology, proficiency in using innovative instructional technologies and techniques, and at least three (3) years teaching biology in an institution where students have varied interests, degrees of preparation, and aptitude.

To apply for this position, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and in the “Search by Keyword…” box, enter 100521. Only applications received through this website will be considered.

All applications require:

• A cover letter;
• Current CV;
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references;
• A brief statement of teaching philosophy;
• Evidence of excellent teaching effectiveness, including available student evaluations;
• Evidence of professional development;
• Please include a statement describing how you intend to foster a classroom environment that is attuned to our Clermont student population.

Any application that does not contain all required documentation will not be considered.

Applicants requiring sponsorship are not being considered at this time.

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

• Comprehensive tuition remission for you and eligible dependents.
• Robust retirement plans, including state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary.
• Generous time‑off policy: vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, additional end‑of‑year paid time off, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.

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