Inside Higher Ed
Assistant / Associate / Professor of Practice, College of Law
Inside Higher Ed, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Assistant / Associate / Professor of Practice, College of Law
University of Cincinnati College of Law seeks a full‑time, non‑tenure‑track faculty position beginning August 2026. The role includes teaching first‑year Lawyering courses and serving the College.
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.
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. 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.
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
– Tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs.
Robust Retirement Plans
– Choice 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
– Generous time‑off policy including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days), and 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
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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.
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. 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.
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
– Tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs.
Robust Retirement Plans
– Choice 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
– Generous time‑off policy including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days), and 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
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