Lecturer

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Job Title:

Lecturer

Department:

Arts and Sciences | Geography

Lecturer

Department of Geography

College of Arts and Sciences

Position Overview 

The Department of Geography seeks a Lecturer to teach two courses in Spring Semester 2027,  GEOG 2400.01and GEOG 2400.02: Economics and Social Geography.  In addition to teaching, the Lecturer prepares syllabi and course materials for assigned courses, holds office hours, grades assignments and submits grades by deadlines, and communicates regularly with students. 

Performance Objectives 

• Planning and organizing instruction in ways which maximize student learning

• Meeting scheduled classes and office hours in accordance with university policy

• Ensuring curriculum implementation and course preparation in accordance with department standards

• Preparing homework and exams, evaluating, and returning student work in a timely manner to promote learning

• Maintaining accurate records of students’ progress and submitting final grade roster in accordance with established university deadlines

• Maintaining confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Doctorate in a field appropriate to the subject matter to be taught, along with evidence of ability to provide high-quality instruction; or a Master's degree and at least five years of teaching experience with documentation of high-quality performance.

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

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include: 

• Curriculum Vita (CV)

Application closes 11/18/2026

Additional Information:

The College 

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary 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 researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success. 

Department Information  

The Department of Geography, housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, recently celebrated its 100th birthday and is among the largest geography departments in the country. Our 25 full-time faculty and eight staff members manage a graduate program with some 50 students and an undergraduate program with 450 majors. We are known nationally and internationally as a leader in GIS, spatial analysis, social and environmental geography, atmospheric sciences, and meteorology. Our faculty include members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the National Academies of Science. We are the #4 ranked Geography department in the U.S. in the newest Shanghai Academic Subjects Index (2025). 

The now three-year-old MGIST is housed within Geography. Enrollment in the degree is growing rapidly; there are currently 35 students enrolled in the degree. 

Four objectives guide our day-to-day work as a department: 

• We are committed to extending and deepening our longstanding identity as a top-tier research unit by supporting our faculty’s grant-writing, fieldwork, lab work, and research-dissemination activities. 

• We are deeply committed to providing our undergraduate majors with a rigorous and inspiring education, as evidenced by our ongoing curricular renovation and our routine investments in undergraduate research opportunities. 
• We are dedicated to preparing our graduate students for professional success, whether in academia or in the public, private, or non-profit sectors.

• We champion a collegial workplace that students, faculty, and staff can be proud to call their professional home.

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. 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 University’s Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression. Ohio State promotes a culture of work-life balance through institutionalized policies, programs, and resources that help faculty, staff, and their families thrive both professionally and personally. 

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.

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s 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. 

Location:

Derby Hall (0025)

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

20

Shift:

First Shift

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.

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.