University of Cincinnati is hiring: Adjunct Instructor, Master's of Design, Coll

Job Overview

Adjunct Instructor, Master’s of Design, College of Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning

The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for adjunct instructors in the Master of Design graduate program.

The School of Design aims to prepare its students to be skilled professionals who can ably work in local and global markets while respecting the human community.

The School of Design is innovative in teaching and in transforming the design disciplines by infusing learning with the newest design thinking methods and technologies.

Through inspired interdisciplinary projects and solid corporate partnerships, the School of Design is devoted to furthering its role as a leading design institution.

We may appoint multiple openings; the number varies by department needs.

Rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• On a part-time basis, conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars.


• May serve as an academic adviser for students and evaluate student coursework.


• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of his or her responsibilities.


• Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.


• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s of Design or comparable graduate degree from an accredited institution


• At least 3 years of experience in design or related field; or a minimum of 7 years' experience in the field.

Required Experience

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject.


• Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

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 will choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of salary based on position.


• Real Work-Life Balance – Generous time-off policy, including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days), and 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

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 at .

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.

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