Business Finance Lecturer

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Job Title:

Business Finance Lecturer - Mansfield campus

Department:

Mansfield | Administration

The Ohio State University at Mansfield invites applications for a Lecturer to teach one or both of the below Fisher College of Business classes for the 2026 Autumn semester. Courses are typically in-person and held in the evenings. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to the teaching mission of The Ohio State University and have experience teaching lecture courses. Course syllabi will be shared with successful candidates.

BUSFIN 3220 – Business Finance

Course Description: This course explores the fundamentals of Financial Management from a corporation’s perspective. Emphasis is placed on understanding Time Value of Money concepts and applying those ideas to evaluating stocks, bonds and capital budgeting decisions. Pre-requisites: Accounting and Economics.

BUSFIN 3500 – Legal Environment of Business

Course Description: This course is an introduction to the U.S. legal system and sources of law, and an analysis of basic legal concepts related to business decisions. Primary areas covered include torts, contracts, and employment law.  It will involve discussion, questions and answers on the materials, and case study.

 This full-time instructional position supports OSU Mansfield’s mission of providing accessible, affordable, and student‑centered education to a diverse population, including many first‑generation, commuter, and pre‑health students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction in assigned Business Finance courses
• Prepare course materials, assessments, and syllabi aligned with departmental standards
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students
• Maintain regular communication and hold office hours (in‑person or virtual) to support student learning
• Foster a supportive classroom environment
• Collaborate with other faculty and staff as needed to support student learning and ensure curriculum alignment across sections.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or related field
• Background in fields related to business finance and/or legal aspects of business

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Canvas
• Prior experience teaching in a higher education setting
• Candidates who might also be able to cover Accounting and/or Business: Human Resources and Management courses

Application Materials

Applicants should submit:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter describing teaching experience and areas of expertise
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Names and contact information for two references

Application Review

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as instructional needs arise.

The Ohio State University will not sponsor or take over sponsorship for applicants requiring work visas.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Additional Information:

The College

The Ohio State University at Mansfield offered its first classes in 1958. The Mansfield campus sits on 640 acres and shares the campus with North Central State College. The campus is a thriving model for sustainability and environmental/natural resources experiential education and hands-on research. The campus has a 20-acre sugar bush used for maple syrup production; vernal pools, pine plantations, wetlands, and stream heads; and an ecolab collaboration with the School of Environment and Natural Resources. The two institutions have their own administrative leadership and governance structure, but partner through several shared services, including security, campus recreation, facilities, and several student events and programs.

Ohio State Mansfield currently enrolls 828 students who are taught and supported by 28 tenure track or tenured professors. The campus focuses on the success of a student academically (small class size; innovative instruction methods; undergraduate research opportunities; easy access to faculty and staff; new programs and facilities), but also the success of students as a person.

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 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.

The Ohio State University’s Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

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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 an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

Location:

Ovalwood Hall (0625)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

20

Shift:

Varying Shifts

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