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Lecturer

Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering

College of Engineering

Position Overview

The Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering is accepting applications for a part-time Lecturer appointment to serve as the instructor for CIVILEN 5350 in Spring 2027 semester. CIVILENG 5350 is an elective course that provides students with advanced exposure to the analysis and design of reinforced concrete systems and components.

Duties include but are not limited to: developing and delivering course materials, holding office hours; grading assignments and submitting grades; may participate in curriculum development and course coordination.

CIVILEN 5350 is taught in-person on the University’s main campus in Columbus. The class meets on Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 – 7:20 pm each week.

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

Performance Objectives

•Presenting course material and guiding students through assignments

•Creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment

•Demonstrated commitment to student success.

•Collaboration with fellow instructors

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Education and Experience Requirements

•MS degree in engineering or equivalent

•Professional engineering license

•5 or more years’ experience in a relevant engineering setting

•Strong written and verbal communication skills

•Strong interpersonal skills

•A commitment to or demonstrated efforts in teaching that reflect Ohio State’s Shared Values.

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

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, researching, and mentoring experience, 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 October 1, 2026. For questions regarding this position, please contact John Lenhart at 614-688-8157 or lenhart.49@osu.edu.

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Department Information

The CEGE department at Ohio State is a cohesive unit of recognized leaders in professional and academic circles who are dedicated to educating tomorrow’s leaders. The faculty includes 28 tenure-track members, 2 research professors, 4 professors of practice and 7 associated faculty members. The Department faculty are a diverse group of educators and scholars who engage in, and place high value upon, interdisciplinary practices. Recent prestigious honors include NSF Career awards and induction to the National Academy of Engineering. Departmental faculty are actively engaged with the College of Public Health, the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, the Schools of Earth Science and Environment and Natural Resources and state agencies headquartered in Columbus. Along with graduate and undergraduate students, the CEGE faculty, pursue research on cross-cutting themes that transcend infrastructure, transportation, environment and geodetic applications to address the changing nature and coming challenges of civil and environmental engineering practice. To learn more visit: https://ceg.osu.edu/https://ceg.osu.edu/

The College of Engineering

Faculty Development: The Ohio State University and the College of Engineering are committed to support and develop faculty as well as the work-life balance of its faculty. These resources include The Engineering Faculty Mentoring Program, the Better Research through Better Mentoring program, and institutional memberships to the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning. To learn more visit: https://engineering.osu.edu/faculty-development.

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