Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (SEM)

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Job Title : Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (SEM)

Department : Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (SEM)

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

College of Engineering

Position Overview

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is accepting applications for a part-time Lecturer or Senior Lecturer 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.

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

Performance Objectives

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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) :

For questions regarding this position, please contact Feng Qin at qin.34@osu.edu . Application review will start on October 27, 2025.

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. 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

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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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.

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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 : Dreese Laboratories (0279)

Position Type : Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours : 29

Shift : First Shift

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