Art Lecturer 9M (Newark)

Position Overview

The Ohio State University at Newark seeks a 100% FTE 9/12 Art lecturer to teach Photography and related courses in the academic year 2026-2027. Responsible for facilitation of in-class learning activities, assessments (i.e., quizzes, exams, and homework if applicable), offering of weekly office hours, submission of grades, and resolution of any ongoing student or course issues.

Performance Objectives

Teaching: Develop and deliver in-person courses. Contribute to the creation and improvement of course content.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Masters degree or equivalent. Evidence of successful teaching of introductory Photography and related courses at the post-secondary level.

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

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday.

Application materials must include:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vita (CV)

The College

The Ohio State University at Newark offered its first classes in 1957 with a mission to provide affordable, open access to Ohio State for all Ohioans. The Newark campus sits on 188 acres and shares the campus with Central Ohio Technical College. The two institutions have a strong partnership whereby they share all buildings and general-purpose classrooms, approximately 100 staff, operating expenses, and a number of capital equipment investments. Shared departments include Advancement; Business and Finance; Facilities, Planning and Operations; Library; Marketing and Public Relations; Purchasing and Auxiliary Services; Student Financial Services; and Student Life.

Ohio State Newark currently enrolls more than 2,200 students who are taught and mentored by 45 tenure-track faculty who are members of their university-level academic department. Students can complete eight bachelors degree programs at the Newark Campus and start any of Ohio States 200+ majors. In addition to excellent academic offerings, students can participate in the Honors program, service learning, education abroad, and a wide variety of student clubs and organizations.

Ohio State Newark is situated near the Ohio State University Columbus campus, presenting great opportunities for new and innovative partnerships to benefit students, faculty, and staff. The future of the campus will be impacted by the significant growth and development in Licking County, including a new Intel facility, expansion of Meta and Google facilities, and more. Students are creating innovative pathways to their degree completion due to the proximity to multiple campuses.

Department Information

About | Department of Art

The Department of Art at The Ohio State University offers exceptional Graduate and Undergraduate level programs that are recognized internationally and accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The department is a community of professional fine artists, dedicated faculty, skilled staff, and engaged students, all of whom are fully committed to learning, research, and service.

Our faculty are accomplished professionals who make significant contributions to the cultural life of the university, city, state, nation, and world through research that results in creative activities, exhibitions, public lectures, and other professional activities. We are committed to providing members of our community an intellectually stimulating environment, access to quality studio spaces, and connections to the vast resources of one of the nation's largest public universities.

As a community, we celebrate the production, examination, and evaluation of the visual arts as a people-centered enterprise. We preserve the core values of intellectual freedom and creative examination and take pride in the diversity of viewpoints and expertise that are essential elements of a rich environment for creative inquiry.

Students work toward undergraduate and graduate degrees, concentrating in areas of art and technology, ceramics, glass, film and video, painting and drawing, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. The department emphasizes interdisciplinary experience as well as the study of theoretical and critical activities of the studio artist. Art faculty members are active in teaching and exhibiting around the world. Internationally known artists visit campus to teach courses and to work with students individually.