Adjunct Instructor - Multidisciplinary Career Education, CCPS

At the University of Cincinnati's (UC) College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies (CCPS), we believe that experiential learning and career education are essential components of higher education. In support of this, we develop and deliver innovative, high-impact courses, programs, and services that foster students' personal and professional development as dynamic, thoughtful, global citizens. Within a thriving culture of collaboration, we provide students, employers, and partners a single point of contact for Cooperative Education (Co-op) and transition-to-career services.Cooperative Education and Professional Studies (CCPS) faculty and staff are proud to say that our contributions have earned UC the distinction of beingU.S. News and World Report's (2023)#1 public university for Co-ops and Internships.

Faculty and staff within CCPS carry out our mission and vision in alignment with the values of Respect, Equity & Inclusion, Service, Innovation and Excellence, Integrity, and Professional Development.

PD 1015 is a 3-credit first-year seminar course that integrates both first-year and career education general education requirements. Meeting two times a week for 1 hour 20 minutes each throughout fall and capped at 28 students, the course focuses on assisting primarily Arts & Sciences (A&S) students in their transition to UC, fostering a sense of belonging and classroom community, connecting students with a campus support network, notably their A&S academic advisor, and exploring academic and professional pathways. PD 1015 sections may be themed by A&S majors and learning communities.Instructors are provided common course requirements, curricular resources, and high-impact trainings to prepare for the teaching experience.

The College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies, CCPS, invites you to apply to serve as a fall 2025PD 1015: Next Bearcat Lives Herefirst-year seminar instructor and make a difference in the transition, success, and academic and professional growth of first-year Arts & Sciences Bearcats! Through serving as a PD 1015 Instructor, you will join an engaged and supportive professional teaching and learning community within the nationally recognized College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies (CCPS).

Friday, April 25 (9 am - 4: 30 pm, in person) The PD 1015 NEXT Institute: New Experiences in Teaching (New Instructor Training)

Wednesday, May 7 (9 am - 4 pm, in person): Next 'PD 1015 Instructor' Lives Here Second Annual Symposium

Four Fall 2025 faculty meetings

• Tuesday, August 12, 9:30- 11:30 am, in-person, on-campus
• Friday, Sept. 5, 10-11 am, virtual
• Friday, Oct. 3, 10-11 am, virtual
• Friday, Nov. 7, 10-11 am, virtual

• On a part-time basis, conduct and teach an assigned section of PD 1015: Next Bearcat Lives Here. The course meets twice a week, in person, for an hour and twenty minutes each during the fall semester.
• Attend and actively participate in required PD 1015 instructor trainings.
• Participate in early intervention and student success initiatives, such as submitting academic alerts on My Bearcat Network and CARE referrals.
• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of their responsibilities.
• Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related and student communications.
• Submit assignment grades and final grades in a timely manner abiding by university deadlines.
• May serve as an academic adviser for students and evaluate student coursework.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Master's degree or higher preferred in a field related to Education from an accredited institution (official transcript required)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject.
• Must have outstanding writing skills to present research in written format.
• Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.

• If Internal Applicant: approval by the instructor's supervisor or department chair
• University of Cincinnati employees who have prior experience advising, teaching, or supporting A&S majors indicated in the application form.
• Candidates must have an ability to use Windows-based office software products.

Pleasecomplete the application byFriday, February 21. Following the application deadline, invited applicants are offered a short interview with course director and/or College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies (CCPS) personnel. The stipend pay is $3,600.If you have any questions, please reach out toAnnie Kelly, kelly2ac@ucmail.uc.edu, Assistant Professor/ Course Director PD 1015.

Resume is required. There is a short-written response on why you are interested in teaching PD 1015: Next Bearcat Lives Here. Submitting a cover letter is not necessary.