Adjunct Instructor, Social Work, UC Blue Ash College

Adjunct Instructor, Social Work, UC Blue Ash College

Paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, employee discount.

Mar 04, 2026

You are invited to submit an application to be included in the general pool of candidates from which qualified faculty roles will be filled. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department and there is no guarantee that an open position currently exists. Appointments are renewed based on departmental need and teaching performance. Classes may be day or evening.

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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 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting. The New York Times has called it "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC’s momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co‑op) program in the country with students earning $88.8 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference.

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UC is a mission‑driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

The Behavioral Science Department at UC Blue Ash invites applicants for our Social Work 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 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 4,800 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 teach introductory social work courses.

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.

• On a part‑time basis, teach assigned undergraduate courses.
• Using best practices, continually evaluate student coursework.
• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of their responsibilities.
• Review and respond in a timely manner to all University‑related and student communications.
• Other related duties as assigned.

A Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).

Licensure in the social work field (LISW, LCSW, etc.).

At least one (1) year of teaching experience in a college setting considered, but not required.

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

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.
• University employee discount program.
• Tuition remission for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Robust retirement plans (state pension options such as OPERS, STRS).
• Generous time‑off policy, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days).

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