Semester Lecturer - Dept. of English

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Job Title:

Semester Lecturer - Dept. of English

Department:

Arts and Sciences | English

Position Overview
The Department of English seeks a Senior Lecturer to teach two (2) courses for the Spring 2027 semester. In addition to teaching, the Senior Lecturer prepares syllabi and course materials for assigned courses, holds office hours, grades assignments, submits grades by deadlines, and communicates regularly with students.
 

Performance Objectives

• Planning and organizing instruction in ways that maximize student learning.
• Meeting scheduled classes and office hours in accordance with university policy.
• Ensuring curriculum implementation and course preparation in accordance with department standards.
• Preparing homework and exams, evaluating, and returning student work in a timely manner to promote learning.
• Maintaining accurate records of students’ progress and submitting the final grade roster in accordance with established university deadlines.
• Maintaining confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA

Education and Experience Requirements
Required: Master’s Degree.

Additional Information:

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
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include:

Required:

• Curriculum Vita (CV)

The College
With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.
 

Department Information
The Department of English offers an undergraduate major with four specializations, including writing, rhetoric and literacy and an integrated major with math, as well as six undergraduate minors. It also offers three graduate programs: the MA/PhD in English studies, MFA in creative writing, and MA in medical humanities and social sciences. Both disciplinary and interdisciplinary in our individual and collective work, we aspire to be a dynamic, creative, and supportive community of researchers, teachers, and students.
 

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 compr