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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.

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.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati College of Law, an ABA-accredited law school, seeks lawyers and judges to teach an Immigration Law & Policy course to students on a part-time basis during Fall 2025. This survey course offers a broad overview of the legal principles and practices governing U.S. immigration law. The primary focus of this course is for students to develop a solid foundational understanding of U.S. immigration law and its system. During the course, students will learn the legal framework through the study of regulations, statutes, key legal terms, and case law related to immigration. As a survey course, it aims to cover a wide range of immigration law topics such as immigrant visas, temporary visas, permanent residency (green cards) through family and employment, citizenship, naturalization, refugee/asylum law, detention, deportation as well as the overall structure of the U.S. immigration system. No prior legal knowledge is required for this course. This course is a perfect introductory course for those who wish to pursue a career in immigration law and/or have a broad understanding of U.S. immigration law.

The law school’s adjunct faculty, drawn from the region’s most distinguished jurists and practitioners, offers a wealth of practical experience and special expertise to our students. The law school uses adjuncts to enrich the curriculum with specialized courses, unique perspectives, and more choices than we might otherwise offer. With adjunct faculty, students can experience different pedagogical approaches and gain access to leading practitioners and judges. Adjunct faculty are also valuable in teaching about newly emerging or rapidly changing areas of law. Adjunct professors are part-time, non-tenure/tenure track employees who teach specific courses during specific semesters as agreed.

Essential Functions

Prepare for your course, which includes preparing the syllabus, selecting any unique teaching materials, selecting books for student purchase, preparing course materials and assessments/exams, and devising lesson plans. Syllabi include course descriptions, learning objectives, assessment/exam dates, teaching and exam policies, required and recommended materials, assignments, and College/University policies.
Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning.
Teach the assigned course(s) using pedagogical and other teaching methods fairly and effectively.
Track student attendance and refer students to the Administration if required for attendance and/or performance issues.
When appropriate, use the institution’s learning management platforms (Canvas) to post assignments, syllabi and other reference materials, and to communicate with students.
Read submitted student work and assessments/exams and provide written comments to students in a timely manner to provide feedback on performance.
Establish and meet with students during “office hours” to provide individualized direction and assessment of progress.
To ensure the proper number of teaching hours is completed, work with Administration to schedule make-up classes for any cancelled classes.
Grade all mid-term and final exam papers/exams, and other assessments as appropriate and in accordance with the College’s rules and submit those grades per timelines established by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Review student-completed course evaluations to analyze student perceptions of your teaching and to provide insight into possible teaching improvements.
Adhere to all University and College of Law policies.
Complete all employment documentation and any required trainings.

Minimum Requirements

Hold the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school or the equivalent.
Five years post-J.D. work experience in legal practice or a related field, though exceptions will be made for an applicant with fewer years of experience when that person co-teaches with someone who has the minimum experience.
Communicate effectively.
Maintain professional composure and demeanor at all times.
Promote vision, mission, and core values of the College.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Prior teaching experience is desirable, but not essential. Applicants, however, must demonstrate evidence of teaching potential.
Face-to-face instruction is the default mode of teaching, though the College will approve distance learning instruction under conditions outlined in its Distance Learning Policy.

Application Information

Applicants should submit a cv, a list of course(s) and/or area(s) of teaching interest, and a cover letter. This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a continual basis.

Kimberly D. Bailey, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, baile2kr@uc.ucmail.edu

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

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. (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 10–14% of your salary.

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:

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 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 at jobs@uc.edu.

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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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