Semester Lecturer

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Job Title:

Semester Lecturer

Department:

Engineering | College Administration

Lecturer

Knowlton School of Architecture

College of Engineering

Position Overview

The Knowlton School is accepting applications for a Semester Lecturer appointment (temporary position; less than 30hrs a week) to teach the following undergraduate/graduate course in the Spring 2027 semester: KNOW 5960, ULI Hines Design Competition. Hours will vary. Duties include but are not limited to: holding office hours; grading assignments and submitting grades; may participate in curriculum development and course coordination.

This course is taught in person on the University’s main campus in Columbus, Ohio.

The Ohio State University will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Performance Objectives

Presenting course material and guiding students through assignments

Creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment

Demonstrated commitment to student success.

Collaboration with fellow instructors

Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

A commitment to or demonstrated efforts in teaching that reflect Ohio State’s Shared Values.

Additional Information

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package .

How to Apply

Please be aware that you will not be able to edit your application after you submit it (this includes application materials).

Please include all and only the following required application materials in the Application Documents section, found in the My Experience step (Step 2 of the application process):

Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.

Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae)/Resume: Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your teaching, researching, and mentoring experience, and service. Please do not include pictures in your CV.

Review of applications will start on November 2 and continue until the position is filled. For questions regarding this position, please contact Frank Jacobus at jacobus.20@osu.edu.

Knowlton School

Founded in 1899, the Knowlton School occupies a distinct place in U.S. design and planning education. A strong design and planning culture, and pioneering work with technology is the foundation of its educational mission—this has long informed its culture of making. Knowlton today seeks to have an impact, intertwining aesthetic explorations with questions of social and environmental importance. It is through this intersectional and entangled thinking—cultural production and society, climate and aesthetics—that students design and plan for better and more inclusive futures. The school’s catalogue of special programs includes the Baumer, Trott, and Schmidt Visiting Professorships, the LeFevre Emerging Practitioner Fellowship, a lecture series, gallery exhibitions, workshops, symposia and competitions, and the Source Books series. The school comprised of three academic sections – Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City & Regional Planning – and approximately 800 students, 40 full-time and 25 associated faculty.

The College of Engineering

Faculty Development: The Ohio State University and the College of Engineering are committed to support and develop faculty as well as the work-life balance of its faculty. These resources include The Engineering Faculty Mentoring Program , the Better Research through Better Mentoring program , and institutional memberships to the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning . To learn more visit: https://engineering.osu.edu/faculty-development .

Learn more about the College of Engineering, the university and Columbus here .

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive 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.

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.

Additional Information:

Location:

Knowlton Hall (0017)

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

6.8

Shift:

First Shift

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