Lecturer/Senior Lecturer
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
College of Engineering
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is accepting applications for a full-time Lecturer or Senior Lecture appointment to teach undergraduate and/or graduate course(s)in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Duties include but are not limited to: curriculum/syllabus design, content and materials development, teaching, and service activities. The selected candidate(s) will be expected to complete activities and provide support for developing and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students, depending on chosen candidate’s degree certification.
All courses are taught in person on the University’s main campus in Columbus, Ohio.
A successful candidate will display leadership and ability for collaboration in an academic environment. Experience and training in teaching skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with desire and ability to work constructively, decisively, and collegially with external and internal colleagues and interdisciplinary teams.
We seek individuals with the ability to work independently: proactive self-starter with strong project leadership skills.
A successful candidate will display innovative thinking, open to sharing ideas and willing to continuously learn.
Candidates should indicate areas of teaching strength within computer science in their application. We will consider applicants in all areas of computer science, and especially welcome applicants with teaching strengths in introductory programming, software engineering, discrete mathematics, algorithms, computer architecture, and operating systems at the undergraduate level.
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
Education and Experience Requirements
Required:
- Advanced degree in computing or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to or demonstrated efforts in teaching that reflect Ohio State’s Shared Values.
Desired:
- PhD degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related area, OR a MS degree and 5 years of teaching experience with documentation of high-quality teaching, OR extensive experience (20+ years) in the computing field.
How to Apply
You will be presented with the opportunity to attach documents in the Application Documents section.
- 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,.
- Attachment 3: Teaching and Mentoring Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.
Department Information
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is one of the oldest computing programs in the country and is a national leader in computing research and education. We create, teach, and actualize the principles that connect computing and society while advancing the forefront of foundational computer science into interdisciplinary realms. With current strength of 56 tenure-track faculty and 9 faculty of practice, the department is poised for a large-scale expansion over the next few years. The department continues to raise its national and international research profile, as exemplified by the recent NSF awards for two AI Institutes and a Harnessing the Data Revolution Institute, netting a total of $55M in research funding. The department will continue to invest in creative and team science activities leading to ever increasing strengths in both foundational and applied AI while advancing traditional topics of computer science. The department is also developing innovative academic programs centered on AI and data analytics with various campus partners in topics such as cybersecurity, data analytics, digital health, and multimedia. CSE faculty closely collaborate with various centers on campus including the Translational Data Analytics Institute (TDAI), the Initiative for Food and Agricultural Transformation (InFACT), and the Ohio Supercomputer Center. CSE is vested in creating new and strengthening existing Diversity and Inclusion programs to provide an inclusive environment that will welcome all scholars. The department, through its growth, research prowess, academic offerings, and a welcoming culture, is poised to be the hub of computing scholarship and education on OSU’s campus.
The College of Engineering
Diversity, equity, and inclusion: The College of Engineering strives to be a national leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. The college engages in and leads significant efforts to increase diversity among the field's future leaders through the office of Diversity, Outreach, and Inclusion (DOI). The DOI office offers a variety of student-centric programming designed to increase self-efficacy and foster community among historically excluded and underrepresented students and provide resources to support our faculty and staff. All faculty are expected to participate in, support, and/or lead these efforts and to contribute to the department's inclusive climate via their work in one of many ways, including but not limited to; teaching, service, mentoring and advising. For more information about DOI, visit https://engineering.osu.edu/diversity.
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 National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity, and the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning. To learn more visit: https://engineering.osu.edu/faculty-development.
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The University
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The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
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).
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