Visiting Professor, OHIO Career Ready Campus (Aspire)

Ohiouniversityjobs; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Winter break closure

Job summary

Ohio University is inviting applications for a Visiting Professor position on the OHIO Career Ready Campus (Aspire). The 20-hour-per-week, grant-funded instructor role will operate at multiple sites including Athens Campus, Nelsonville Tri-County Career Center, Logan's HAPCAP Social Market, and industry partners.

The successful candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree and show experience teaching adult learners; on-site, blended, and/or virtual instruction will be used; background check is

Qualifications

• All OHIO CRC Instructors need a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree to instruct adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Instruct adult learners in classes including adult basic education.
• High school equivalency (GED®) preparation.
• Workforce literacy and readiness education.
• Transition to postsecondary education.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Visiting Professor, OHIO Career Ready Campus (Aspire)

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

This position is supported by external funding. Employment is contingent upon continued funding from the grant provider.

For full consideration please apply by October 17, 2026.

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Job Title: Visiting Professor, OHIO Career Ready Campus (Aspire)

Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the Public

Job Open Date: 10/02/2026

Posting Close Date: The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration please apply by October 17, 2026.

Employment Type: part-time term

Job Category: Visiting Professor

Months: 12 month

Planning Unit: Patton College of Education

Work Schedule: Campus Athens, Ohio

Job Description

The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education at Ohio University invites applicants for one Visiting Professor Position (part-time, term) for the OHIO Career Ready Campus (Aspire) program.

We are currently recruiting to fill one 20-hour per week grant-funded instructor position. The Aspire Instructor position is with the OHIO Career Ready Campus located in the Patton College of Education’s Stevens Center for Literacy and STEM education.

The successful candidate will demonstrate capacity to instruct adult learners in classes including

• Adult basic education


• High school equivalency (GED®) preparation


• Workforce literacy and readiness education


• Transition to postsecondary education.

Curriculum is based on Ohio Department of Higher Education college and career readiness standards for adult education. The expected teaching schedule will require onsite adult education classes at Ohio University Athens Campus, Tri-County Career Center in Nelsonville, HAPCAP Social Market in Logan and industry sector/community partners.

Hours are dependent on program schedules, including potential evening and weekend classes, curriculum development, professional development, as well as daytime office hours for administrative instructor tasks.

Candidates should be highly organized, student-centered, flexible, adaptable, and independent thinkers. Candidates must be able to implement in person, blended, and/or virtual learning experiences based on program vision, student profile, and individual career readiness pathways of the adult learner. Successful candidate will need to pass a background check.

Minimum Qualifications

All OHIO CRC Instructors need a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree to instruct adult learners.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience preferred. Experience teaching adult learners or non-traditional students preferred.

Department Education, Dean's Office Pay Rate $25/hr.

Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits: sick leave, vacation, holidays paid, winter break closure, and retirement.

Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes health benefits, paid time off, and educational benefits for employees and their eligible dependents.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae


• Cover Letter


• References


• Teaching philosophy statement

Optional Documents

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Contact

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Betsy Rosser, [e-mail]

Ohio University Human Resources | Grosvenor West 103 | 1 Ohio University | Athens, OH 45701| T: 740.593.1636 | F: 740.593.0386

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.