English Lecturer - Mansfield campus

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• Job Title: English Lecturer - Mansfield campus Department: Mansfield | Administration Position Overview The English program at the Ohio State University Mansfield offers the four-year English major, as well as first-year writing and other courses in support of the General Education curriculum.
• This is a part-time semester, reappointment lecturer position expected to begin Autumn 2026.
• Interested applicants should have at least a master’s degree in rhetoric and composition or English with experience teaching college-level writing.
• Performance Objectives Lecturers are an essential component of the English program offerings.
• In an effort to provide a consistent educational experience for students, lecturers are expected to provide an outstanding educational experience by: Following the course syllabus that has been developed by the English department’s program committees; Utilizing Carmen Canvas as the Learning Management system to post your syllabus, maintain your course grade book, and provide other resources/materials, as applicable.
• Attending professional development meetings to coordinate with other course instructors on class readings, assignments, exercises, and grading rubrics; Grading student assignments and providing written comments and feedback to students in a manner that is consistent with the timelines set by the Ohio Department of Higher Education and The Ohio State University; Reporting final grades on time; Reporting any instances of academic misconduct; Following up with students who are granted incompletes and ensuring that final grades are submitted; and Being accessible to students by email or phone outside of class and having office hours for individual student meetings.
• If hired, all OSU business should be conducted using the OSU email account assigned to you.
• Education and Experience Requirements Required: Master’s degree in English or rhetoric and composition and prefer someone with experience teaching first year composition at the college-level.
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• Application materials must include {remove any that are not applicable}: Required: Cover letter Curriculum Vita (CV) We ask that you please upload all documents including your resume/CV, cover letter, and evidence of teaching effectiveness, which may include student evaluations, or peer reviews of teaching, to the Resume/CV section of this application form.
• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.

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