Lecturer (Semester) - R161765

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University College of Public Health in Columbus invites applications for a part-time Lecturer to teach a graduate-level, in-person course for Spring 2027 (1/11/2027 to 5/4/2027). The course PUBHHMP 7680: Operations Management for Health Service Organizations is 3 credits and aims to build skills in process management and performance improvement in health care settings.

Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s in Health Administration or a terminal degree, have extensive health

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Health Administration (MHA) or equivalent.
• PhD, ScD, DrPH, MD, DO or similar terminal professional degree in a relevant field.
• 5 or more years of experience in health care or industry setting.
• 5 or more years of experience working with, or coaching, health care executives.
• 5 or more years of experience teaching asynchronous online courses in health care discipline.
• Availability to teach similar or identical courses in subsequent years.

Responsibilities

• Presenting course material and guiding students through assignments
• Creating an engaging classroom environment
• Demonstrated commitment to student success

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Health Administration (MHA) or equivalent

PhD, ScD, DrPH, MD, DO or similar terminal degree

Job description

The Ohio State University: College of Public Health

Location

Columbus Campus,Cunz Hall (0293)

Deadline

Nov 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Position Overview

The Division of Health Services Management and Policy is seeking applications for a part-time Lecturer to teach a graduate-level, in-person, semester-length course during Spring 2027 (1/11/2027 to 5/4/2027).

The course “PUBHHMP 7680: Operations Management for Health Service Organizations” [3 credits] is designed to build your understanding of the operations function in organizations and develop your skills in addressing process management and performance improvement applications in health services organizations.

The field of operations management continues to evolve as organizations pursue greater levels of quality, safety and efficiency. To improve performance in the areas of cost, throughput, clinical quality, service quality, and safety, health services managers must focus on the design and execution of operational processes, engage the work force in improvement initiatives, and successfully introduce and sustain operational change. This course provides a working knowledge of current operations innovations while focusing on fundamental operations management concepts, skills, and techniques.

The university will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

Performance Objectives

Teaching

• Presenting course material and guiding students through assignments
• Creating an engaging classroom environment
• Demonstrated commitment to student success

Education and Experience Requirements

Required

• Master’s degree in Health Administration (MHA) or equivalent
• Relevant expertise in the topic of course
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A commitment to or demonstrated efforts in teaching that reflect Ohio State’s Mission, Vision and Values
• PhD, ScD, DrPH, MD, DO or similar terminal professional degree in a relevant field
• 5 or more years of experience in health care or industry setting
• 5 or more years of experience working with, or coaching, health care executives
• 5 or more years of experience teaching asynchronous online courses in health care discipline
• Availability to teach similar or identical courses in subsequent years

Additional Information

This position will be paid $9,000 for the semester.

A requirement of this position is partnership with one of the College of Public Health’s dedicated instructional designers, who will provide guidance, resources, and technical expertise. The instructional design team will also work with you to ensure all materials are fully accessible to ensure the course meets federal Title II, Digital Accessibility standards.

For questions related to the role, please contact Professor Aram Dobalian, [e-mail].

The College

The College of Public Health is Ohio’s first accredited college of public health. First established in 1995 as part of the College of Medicine, the University Board of Trustees created the College of Public Health in 2007. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report ranked Ohio State’s College of Public Health graduate program 22nd of all Schools of Public Health. It is one of seven health sciences colleges on the same campus, more than any other university in the U.S. The college includes five academic divisions, two centers of outreach and engagement, four graduate degree programs with several specializations, and an undergraduate degree with two specializations, and two undergraduate minors. Specializations within the college include biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health behavior and health promotion, health services management and policy, veterinary public health, biomedical informatics, and clinical and translational science, and population health management and leadership.

Division of Health Services Management and Policy

The Division of Health Services Management and Policy’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) program is 5th nationally in the latest ranking of graduate programs published by U.S. News & World Report. The HSMP Division is responsible for curricula leading to MHA and PhD degrees. The College of Public Health has established undergraduate majors and minors in public health. Our multidisciplinary faculty is known for their excellence in teaching, their significant research accomplishments, and their community engagement. Faculty collaborate extensively across Divisions and with researchers from various colleges, centers, and institutes, including the Colleges of Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Affairs, Nursing, and Dentistry, James Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Institute for Population Research. Further information about the Division and faculty may be found at: www.cph.osu.edu/hsmp.

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.

Grounded in Ohio State University’s Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression. Ohio State promotes a culture of work-life balance through institutionalized policies, programs, and resources that help faculty, staff, and their families thrive both professionally and personally.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

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 central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, 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 available. More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here.

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.

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 2 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. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here.

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.

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.

Application Process

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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