Fall Semester Philosophy Lecturer - Inspire & Teach

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Philosophy Department seeks a Semester Lecturer to teach the second half of a 3-credit course for Autumn 2026. The role includes preparing syllabi and course materials, holding office hours, grading, and communicating with students.

Required: Master’s Degree with classroom teaching experience. Doctoral Degree in Philosophy is preferred. This is a temporary fixed-term appointment with a 10-hour schedule at University Hall in Columbus, OH.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required; classroom teaching experience required.
• Doctoral Degree in Philosophy preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Meet scheduled classes and office hours per university policy.
• Prepare homework and exams; evaluate and return work promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade roster on time.
• Protect student confidentiality in line with FERPA.

Skills

Teaching

Syllabus design

Student assessment

Communication with students

Education

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree (Philosophy)

Job description

The Ohio State University’s Philosophy Department seeks a Semester Lecturer to teach the second half of a 3-credit course for Autumn 2026. The role includes preparing syllabi and course materials, holding office hours, grading, and communicating with students.

Required: Master’s Degree with classroom teaching experience. Doctoral Degree in Philosophy is preferred. This is a temporary fixed-term appointment with a 10-hour schedule at University Hall in Columbus, OH.