The College of Social Work and the Ohio State regional campuses offering Social Work programming rely on lecturers to provide instruction for many courses in the undergraduate and MSW programs. Lecturers from our communities bring extensive knowledge and expertise to the classroom based on their educational backgrounds and practice experience. Their efforts enrich the curriculum for our students and they provide a perspective that keeps our curriculum anchored in current issues and practices from the field.
These are part-time semester lecturer positions expected to begin spring 2025.
Individuals interested in becoming a lecturer for the College of Social Work or an Ohio State regional campus please apply for this position.
Performance Objectives
Lecturers are an essential component of social work education in the College of Social Work as we strive to provide quality instruction to our students. In an effort to provide a consistent educational experience for students, lecturers are expected to provide an outstanding educational experience by:
Education and Experience Requirements
Required: Masters degree in Social Work and a minimum of two years of post-graduate social work experience, or Masters degree in a related field and a minimum of two years of post-graduate professional experience
Desired: MSW and a minimum of two years of post-graduate social work experience
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include:
Required:
We ask that you please upload all documents including your resume/CV, cover letter, Social Work area of specialization, and a course or teaching evaluation to the Resume/CV section of this application form.
Following the course syllabus for each course that has been developed by the Colleges program committees;
Utilize Carmen Canvas as the Learning Management system to post your syllabus, allow students to submit work for grading, maintain your course grade book, and provide other resources/materials, as applicable for students use in the Carmen Canvas shell.
Attending course planning meetings to coordinate with other course instructors on class readings, assignments, exercises, and grading rubrics;
Grading student assignments and providing written comments and feedback to students in a manner that is consistent with the timelines set by the Ohio Department of Higher Education and The Ohio State University;
Reporting final grades on time;
Reporting any instances of academic misconduct;
Following up with students who are granted incompletes and ensuring that final grades are submitted; and
Being accessible to students by email or phone outside of class and having office hours for individual student meetings. If hired, all OSU business should be conducted using the OSU email account assigned to you. Please check it regularly.
Cover letter that indicates your interest and area of specialization in social work
Curriculum Vita (CV)
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday.
It is important to note that you must upload all required attachments before submitting the application in Workday. Once the application has been submitted, you cannot make changes to the application or upload attachments. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Career application within Workday. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions concerning the job expectations should be addressed to Dr. Bishun Pandey, Associate Dean, at pandey.1@osu.edu. Questions concerning the application process should be addressed to Laura Sealey at sealey.32@osu.edu.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University at Marion.
The College
The Ohio State University at Marion offered its first classes in 1957. The campus prides itself on providing positive interactions among faculty, staff, administration, and students that promote a unique culture of caring. The Marion campus sits on 188 acres and shares the campus with Marion Technical College. In addition, 66 acres of campus are leased for agricultural purposes. The two institutions have a strong partnership, and a cost share agreement governs operations and expenses for facilities, public safety, the library, and student activities.
Ohio State Marion currently enrolls 900 students who are taught and supported by 37 tenure track or tenured professors, 2 clinical teaching professors, 50 associated faculty, and 19 staff members. The campus focuses on the academic success of students (small campus; average class size of 20; many undergraduate research opportunities; easy access to faculty and staff; staff resources to support academic achievement), but also the personal success of students through 28 student organizations, mental health and wellness services, recreational sports, internship opportunities, and community engagement opportunities.
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The Department
The education class sizes on the Marion campus are small, often around 20 students or less, and allow for a close interaction between instructor and students. Our campus also offers numerous academic enrichment opportunities to our students.
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Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. 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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