University of Cincinnati
Assistant / Associate / Professor of Practice, College of Law
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Overview
Assistant / Associate / Professor of Practice, College of Law Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati. Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. UC is a mission-driven organization 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. Learn more at uc.edu. 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 due to its innovative offerings and hands-on opportunities, including clerkships, externships, clinics, and other experiences. 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. Responsibilities include teaching first-year Lawyering courses and providing service to the College of Law. Lawyering courses emphasize legal research, writing, and oral advocacy. We invite applications from candidates with legal practice experience in these areas and/or law school teaching experience. An applicant must have a J.D. with excellent academic achievement. Essential Functions
Teach assigned courses including Lawyering I: Legal Research and Writing and Lawyering II: Advocacy. Prepare materials for teaching. Collaborate with other professors teaching in the Lawyering program to prepare materials and improve the program. Serve on College and/or University committees. Participate in faculty governance. Mentor and advise students in their development, including choices relating to the academic program, research and writing projects, and possible career directions. Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communication. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements
J.D with excellent academic achievement. Excellent written and oral advocacy skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject. Demonstrated excellence in legal practice with an emphasis on legal research and writing, oral advocacy, and/or teaching. Demonstrated interest in professional development including knowledge and interest in current trends in teaching and learning in the field of legal research, writing, and oral advocacy. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team to identify and meet the goals of the team. Exercise self-discipline and have the ability to work with little direct supervision. Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Additional Qualifications Considered
Recent teaching experience at the law school level, especially related to legal research, writing, and oral advocacy. Demonstrated interest in serving the profession and/or community. Interest in joining national organizations devoted to the growth and development of the field of teaching legal research, writing, and advocacy. Interest in supervising and mentoring student organizations. Relevant law school experiences such as law review, moot court, and/or trial team. 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
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. 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 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. To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://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 via the Federal I-9 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 at jobs@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 Date: Oct 8, 2025 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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Assistant / Associate / Professor of Practice, College of Law Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati. Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. UC is a mission-driven organization 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. Learn more at uc.edu. 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 due to its innovative offerings and hands-on opportunities, including clerkships, externships, clinics, and other experiences. 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. Responsibilities include teaching first-year Lawyering courses and providing service to the College of Law. Lawyering courses emphasize legal research, writing, and oral advocacy. We invite applications from candidates with legal practice experience in these areas and/or law school teaching experience. An applicant must have a J.D. with excellent academic achievement. Essential Functions
Teach assigned courses including Lawyering I: Legal Research and Writing and Lawyering II: Advocacy. Prepare materials for teaching. Collaborate with other professors teaching in the Lawyering program to prepare materials and improve the program. Serve on College and/or University committees. Participate in faculty governance. Mentor and advise students in their development, including choices relating to the academic program, research and writing projects, and possible career directions. Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communication. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements
J.D with excellent academic achievement. Excellent written and oral advocacy skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject. Demonstrated excellence in legal practice with an emphasis on legal research and writing, oral advocacy, and/or teaching. Demonstrated interest in professional development including knowledge and interest in current trends in teaching and learning in the field of legal research, writing, and oral advocacy. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team to identify and meet the goals of the team. Exercise self-discipline and have the ability to work with little direct supervision. Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Additional Qualifications Considered
Recent teaching experience at the law school level, especially related to legal research, writing, and oral advocacy. Demonstrated interest in serving the profession and/or community. Interest in joining national organizations devoted to the growth and development of the field of teaching legal research, writing, and advocacy. Interest in supervising and mentoring student organizations. Relevant law school experiences such as law review, moot court, and/or trial team. 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
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. 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 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. To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://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 via the Federal I-9 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 at jobs@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 Date: Oct 8, 2025 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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