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Job Title:
Lecturer (9M)
Department:
Arts and Sciences | Advanced Computing Center for Art and Design
The Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design (ACCAD) and theCollege of Arts and Sciences (ASC)at The Ohio State University seek aLecturer and ACCAD Archivistfor a unique 50/50 appointment that combines teachingcourses forthe College of Arts & Sciences,withadministrative dutiesaimed atpreservation and interpretation of ACCAD's history. The successful candidate will devote approximately 50% effort to teaching undergraduate and/orgraduate courses and 50% effort to leading an archival initiative that documents, preserves, and shares ACCAD's legacy through research, storytelling, digital media, and public exhibitions. This position will collaborate with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and university partners to develop engaging digital and physical experiences that highlight ACCAD's impact on the fields of art, design, dance, theatre, music, and computing.
Archivist Responsibilities (50%)
- Conduct archival research using physical and digital collections, oral histories, publications, and project documentation.
- Collaborate with faculty, alumni, staff, and other stakeholders to gather historical materials and document institutional stories.
- Organize, catalog, and preserve archival materials using accessible and sustainable archival practices.
- Develop written narratives that communicate ACCAD's history, impact, and contributions.
- Produce multimedia content, including videos, interviews, timelines, and interactive digital features.
- Write and edit content for websites, exhibitions, promotional materials, and other public-facing communications.
- Coordinate with student employees and designers to develop andmaintainACCAD history webpages and other digital resources.
- Curate physical and virtual exhibitions highlighting significant projects, people, and milestones.
- Collaborate with university partners toidentifyexhibition opportunities and public programming.
- Develop project timelines and provide regular progress reports to the ACCAD Director.
- Teaching assignments are subject todepartmental andcollegeneeds.
Lecturer Responsibilities (50%)
- Deliver high-quality instruction in assigned undergraduate and graduate courses, using effective teaching practices that promote student learning and engagement.
- Maintain regular office hours and provide academic advising, mentorship, and support to students.
- Evaluate student assignments, projects, examinations, and other coursework, providingtimelyand constructive feedback.
- Submit final grades andmaintainaccurateacademic recordsin accordance withuniversity policies and established deadlines.
- Participate in curriculum development, course assessment, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure course contentremainscurrent and aligned with program goals.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to support curricular coordination, student success, and departmental initiatives.
- Foster a positive and respectful learning environment that encourages student participation, creativity, and academic achievement.
- Maintain professionalexpertisethrough ongoing scholarship, creative practice, and professional development activities related to design, creative media, embodied interaction, and emerging technologies.
- Deliver high-quality instruction that promotes student learning and engagement.
- Meet all scheduled classes, office hours, and university deadlines.
- Prepare course materials and assess student learningin accordance withdepartment standards.
- Maintainaccuratestudent records andcomply withFERPA requirements.
- Complete archival research milestones and project deliverables according to established timelines.
- Produce high-quality archival, digital, and exhibition materials suitable for public dissemination.
- Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and university partners.
Required Qualifications: Master's degree or higher in design, art, media arts, performing arts, digital humanities, museum studies, archival studies, ora related field.Minimum four years of professional experience in teaching, creative practice, archival work, curatorial practice, ora relatedfield.Demonstrated university-level teaching experience or equivalent instructional experience.Experience conducting archival research, historical documentation, or curatorial projects.Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Experience creating digital content using Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software, content management systems, or similar tools.Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with institutional archives, museums, galleries, or special collections.Experience developing exhibitions or public history projects.Familiarity with oral history methodologies.Knowledge of accessibility standards for digital content.
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Additional Information:
With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciencesprovidesextraordinary 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 researchersthe criticalthinking andadaptabilityessential for a lifetime of success.
The Ohio State University Department of Art and the Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design are situated in the arts district of the university where a dynamic community of faculty, staff, and students have access to many cultural institutions including the Wexner Center for the Arts, the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum, and many other resources and opportunities. The Department of Art offers internationally recognized graduate and undergraduate programs in and across a broad range of mediums: art and technology, ceramics, glass, film and video, painting and drawing, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. The department emphasizes interdisciplinary experience as well as the study of theoretical and critical activities of the studio artist.Our faculty are accomplished professionals who make significant contributions to the cultural life of the university, city, state, nation, and world. As a community, we celebrate the production, examination, and evaluation ofthe visualarts as a people-centered enterprise. We preserve the core values of intellectual freedom and creative examination and take pride in the diversity of viewpoints andexpertisethat are essential elements of a rich environment for creative inquiry.ACCAD combines expert Staff Researchers with shared faculty from Art, Music, Theatre, Dance, andDesigncoming together to work on the future ofhuman centeredtechnological innovation for the arts and design. The work at ACCAD is highly collaborative and engages with units across the university, community organizations, and companies in researching and prototyping complex projects with multidisciplinary teams. ACCAD is dedicated to creating tools and sharing workflows, andworkingto improve technological accessibility, enabling more artists to engage and challenge technologies in their fields so this position would further build that capability.
Ohio State is atop-20public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuitionassistancefor employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.Grounded inOhio State University’s Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded 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 OhioState University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, andretainingfaculty of the highest caliber is a corecomponentof this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) hasestablishedcentralresourcesto focus onofferingsupport tonew 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 asidentifyingopportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation areavailable. More informationabout dual career and faculty recruitmentcan be foundhere.
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 isa member ofthe Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.
Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing andvibrantmetropolitan 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.Additionalinformation about the Columbus area is availablehere. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has fourregionalcampuses 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 equalopportunityemployer, 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.
Location:
Sullivant Hall (0106)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
Varying Shifts
The Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. Our size, breadth, geography, history and standard of excellence position us to drive the future of higher education. We believe that the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. As such, finalists for any faculty position that carries tenure must sign an authorization and disclosure form, which will allow current or prior employer(s) to share information to the University regarding any findings of employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a candidate and/or any pending investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such information shall include findings and pending investigations with respect to sexual harassment, violence, or harassment; research misconduct; financial fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate’s employer’s policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to affect a candidate’s appointment. If the University becomes aware of any past finding of misconduct or pending investigations that were not disclosed, Ohio State will treat that as a serious omission and reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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