Lecturer​/Senior Lecturer

Position Overview

Job Title:

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Department:
Engineering | Engineering Education

College of Engineering

The Department of Engineering Education ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) 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 University’s main campus in Columbus, Ohio.

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

• 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.

• Required: Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or a related area.
• Required: A desire to teach or passion for teaching undergraduate engineering students.
• Required: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Required: Strong interpersonal skills.
• Required: A commitment to or demonstrated efforts in teaching that reflect Ohio State’s Shared Values.

• Desired: PhD in engineering or a related area
• Desired: 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

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.

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 26, 2026. For questions regarding this position, please contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Dale Masel at masel.
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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 EED’s mission includes creating and sharing foundational, student‑centered engineering education practices and scholarship that…