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Posted: 03-Apr-26

Type: Full-time

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Engineering

Internal Number: R148139

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Department of Engineering Education

College of Engineering

Position Overview

The Department of Engineering Education (https://eed.osu.edu ) at The Ohio State University is accepting applications from candidates of all engineering backgrounds for a full-time Lecturer appointment to teach first-year engineering courses in the Department of Engineering Education. Candidates with significant prior teaching experience can request consideration for appointment at the level of Senior Lecturer. The appointment would begin in August 2026 for the 2026-27 academic year, continuing in future years based upon performance and enrollment.

All engineering students complete a two-course Engineering Foundations sequence that combines lecture-based instruction with hands-on lab experiences. The courses cover content including problem solving and the engineering design process. The courses also include the use of computer tools such as Excel, MATLAB, C/C++ (Honors only), and solid modeling software. In the labs, students collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data, and each sequence culminates with a design-build-test project to solve a real-world problem. Developing teamwork and communication skills is an essential part of these courses.

All courses are taught in person on the Universitys main campus in Columbus, Ohio.

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

Manage teaching team of graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.

Education and Experience

Required

Masters degree or equivalent in Engineering or a related area.

A desire to teach or passion for teaching undergraduate engineering students.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

A commitment to or demonstrated efforts in teaching that reflect Ohio States Shared Values .

Desired

PhD in engineering or a related area

Experience teaching as an instructor of record or graduate teaching assistant in a learning setting including, but not limited to, higher education or K-12 schools

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 mentoring, and service. Please do not include pictures in your CV.

Attachment 3: Teaching and Mentoring Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.

Attachment 4: Names and contact information for two professional references who can provide letters of recommendation upon request.

Review of applications will start on March 31, 2026. For questions regarding this position, please contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Dale Masel at masel.2@osu.edu.

Department Information

The Department of Engineering Education (EED) is located within the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University. In addition to a PhD program in engineering education, the department offers undergraduate courses in a variety of areas, including:

Engineering Foundations

Engineering Technical Communications

Multidisciplinary Capstone

Integrated Business and Engineering

The EEDs mission includes creating and sharing foundational, student-centered engineering education practices and scholarship that influence the broader ecosystem and transform the existing knowledge of engineering education. This is accomplished by:

Promoting teaching and learning excellence through evidence-based, pedagogical approaches and training practices.

Growing as a hub of innovative and vibrant engineering education scholarship

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 Americas 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.

Grounded in Ohio State Universitys Shared Values , our university community welcomes differences, encourages openminded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available. More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here .

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.

Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here .

Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

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.

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