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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $88.8 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
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 invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for a full-time, open rank tenure-track or tenured faculty position in tax law with an expected start date of August 15, 2026. Ideal candidates will be able to teach courses in federal income tax, corporate tax, and tax policy. Candidates must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree and excellent academic credentials and have demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching and scholarship. We are interested in applicants with a wide variety of professional and academic experiences and backgrounds.
Questions about the hiring process should be directed to Professor Bradford Mank, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at # Entry-level candidates who have not previously held a tenure-track position, including those who have registered with the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Faculty Appointments Register (FAR), must complete an online application at this link. All applications require a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research agenda, writing sample, as well as teaching evaluations (if available) and contact information for three references. For full consideration, candidates are encouraged by September 18, 2025, and we recommend that you submit your materials at your earliest convenience.
Essential Functions
-Conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars.
-Attend meetings, participate in governance, prepare materials for teaching.
-Evaluate and develop curriculum for department and/or college.
-Serve as an academic advisor for students and evaluate student coursework.
-Serve on college or university committees and participate in curriculum development activities.
-Serve on graduate committees, supervise laboratories (where appropriate), independent study activities, and off-campus learning.
-Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of responsibilities.
-Render service to the professional or lay community which is relevant to the individual’s academic specialty.
-Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.
-Other related duties as assigned.
Required Education
-Candidates must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree
Required Experience
-Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research evidenced by strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates for a tenured appointment should demonstrate intellectual leadership and impact on the field and potential significant contributions to the department, University of Cincinnati, and wider scholarly community.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
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-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 14–18% of your salary based on position.
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, our careers page at
uccareers.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:
uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important: 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, Human Resources at jobsuc.edu.
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