Assistant / Associate / Professor of Practice, College of Law
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Assistant / Associate / Professor of Practice, College of Law Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati 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 "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. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more atuc.edu. 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. About the Department
Established in 1833, the University of Cincinnati College of Law is the fourth oldest continuously operating law school in the country. The College of Law attracts students from around the world because of its innovative offerings that allow them to access a wide range of legal experiences. Home to federal and state courts, many law firms, and diverse businesses, including seven companies in the Fortune 500, Cincinnati offers opportunities for ample clerkships, externships, clinics, and other hands-on opportunities. Cincinnati offers world-class assets in arts and culture, amusements, hospitality, sports, and recreation. Cincinnati has been highly ranked as an affordable and safe place to live and work. Cincinnati features all the amenities of a large bustling metropolis while maintaining a friendly, small-town atmosphere - a unique balancing act of extraordinary contrasts - but one that makes the region a remarkably flexible location filled with a wealth of opportunities and options. Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati College of Law seeks to fill this full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position with an expected start date of August 2026. The responsibilities of this position will include, among others, teaching first-year Lawyering courses and service to the College of Law. The Lawyering courses introduce legal research, writing, and oral advocacy, among other skills. We invite applications from candidates with legal practice experience with an emphasis on legal research, writing, and oral advocacy, and/or with law school teaching experience. An applicant must have a J.D. with excellent academic achievement. Essential Functions
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Application Information
The application deadline is December 1, 2025. Questions about the hiring process should be directed to Professor Betsy Lenhart (lenharea@ucmail.uc.edu) the chair of the hiring committee. To be considered, candidates must apply online via the University of Cincinnati recruitment system at https://jobs.uc.edu. All applicants must submit: a cover letter; curriculum vitae; teaching evaluations (if available); and contact information for three references. Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) 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 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:
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page athttps://www.uc.edu/careers.html UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources atjobs@uc.edu. FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ:100144 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Assistant / Associate / Professor of Practice, College of Law Date:
Oct 8, 2025 Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US Facility:
Main Campus
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