Lecturer

Job Description

About Company

The Ohio State University is a top-20 public university. Its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is recognized as one of America’s leading academic health centers and was ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. The university offers comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

The Ohio State University’s Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. The university community fosters an environment that welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression. It is a dynamic community dedicated to individual transformation and global impact.

The university is committed to enhancing academic excellence, with a core focus on recruiting, supporting, and retaining high-caliber faculty. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) provides Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) services to support new and prospective faculty and their loved ones, offering consultations, identifying potential employment opportunities for partners, and providing resources related to relocation and engagement on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities for partners are not guaranteed, resources are provided. Ohio State also strongly promotes work-life balance through institutionalized policies and is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

The university operates its main Columbus campus, located in Ohio’s capital city, a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with over 1.5 million people. This area offers affordable housing, cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy. In addition to Columbus, Ohio State has four regional campuses: Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, along with the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus.

The Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas and is committed to providing a safe environment free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. Finalists for faculty positions that carry tenure must sign an authorization and disclosure form, allowing current or prior employer(s) to share information regarding any findings of employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings, including sexual harassment, research misconduct, financial fraud, foreign influence violations, grant misuse, or other policy violations. Failure to disclose such information may result in the offer being rescinded or employment terminated. Final candidates are subject to a background check, and a drug screen or physical may be required post-offer. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Specifically, the Newark campus, where this position is based, offered its first classes in 1957 with a mission to provide affordable, open access to Ohio State for all Ohioans. The 188-acre campus is shared with Central Ohio Technical College, fostering a strong partnership involving shared buildings, general-purpose classrooms, approximately 100 staff, operating expenses, and capital equipment investments across various departments (e.g., Advancement, Business and Finance, DEI, Facilities, Library, Marketing, Purchasing, Student Financial Services, Student Life). Ohio State Newark currently enrolls over 2,200 students who are taught and mentored by 45 tenure-track faculty. Students can complete eight bachelor’s degree programs at the Newark Campus or begin any of Ohio State’s 200+ majors. The campus also offers opportunities for students to participate in an Honors program, service learning, education abroad, and a wide variety of student clubs and organizations. Its proximity to the Ohio State University Columbus campus creates opportunities for new partnerships, and the future of the campus will be significantly impacted by the growth and development in Licking County, including new Intel, Meta, and Google facilities.

Job Description, Detailed

• Job Title: Lecturer
• Department: Newark | General
• Employment Type: Full-time (100% FTE), nine-month lecturer.
• Academic Year: 2025-2026.
• Primary Responsibility: Teach Economics classes as assigned.
• Responsibilities Include:
• Facilitation of in-class learning activities.
• Conducting assessments (e.g., quizzes, exams, and homework, if applicable).
• Offering weekly office hours.
• Submission of grades.
• Resolution of any ongoing student or course issues.
• Education and Experience Requirements:
• Required: Masters Level Degree in a related field.
• Desired: Experience teaching similar courses at the university level.
• Location: Hodges Hall (0628)
• Position Type: Regular
• Scheduled Hours: 20
• Shift: First Shift