"CEGE Semester Lecturer"

Position Overview

The Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering is accepting applications for a part-time Lecturer appointment to serve as a co-instructor for CIVILEN 4002, one section in Fall 2026 semester and one section in Spring 2027 semester. CIVILENG 4002 is the second course in the two-course capstone sequence for the undergraduate civil engineering program and serves as the culminating design component of this capstone experience.

The duties of the co-instructor focus on the integration of design and practice into the CIVILENG 4002 course. This includes, but is not limited to, developing course material, delivering lectures, grading assignments, participation in curriculum development, and course coordination.

CIVILENG 4002 is taught in-person on the Universitys main campus in Columbus. The class meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 7:35 pm each week. This scheduled time is the same in both Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

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

Performance Objectives

• Presenting course material and guiding students through assignments
• Creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment
• Demonstrated commitment to student success.
• Collaboration with fellow instructors

Education and Experience Requirements

• MS degree in civil engineering or equivalent
• Professional engineering license
• 5 or more years experience in a civil engineering setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A commitment to or demonstrated efforts in teaching that reflect Ohio States Shared Values.

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):

• Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
• Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae)/Resume: Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your teaching, researching, and mentoring experience, and service. Please do not include pictures in your CV.
• Attachment 3: Teaching and Mentoring Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.
• Attachment 4: Names and contact information for two professional references who can provide letters of recommendation upon request.

Review of applications will start on March 29, 2026. For questions regarding this position, please contact John Lenhart at 614-688-8157 or lenhart.49@osu.edu.

Department Information

The CEGE department at Ohio State is a cohesive unit of recognized leaders in professional and academic circles who are dedicated to educating tomorrows leaders. The faculty includes 28 tenure-track members, 2 research professors, 4 professors of practice and 7 associated faculty members. The Department faculty are a diverse group of educators and scholars who engage in, and place high value upon, interdisciplinary practices. Recent prestigious honors include NSF Career awards and induction to the National Academy of Engineering. Departmental faculty are actively engaged with the College of Public Health, the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, the Schools of Earth Science and Environment and Natural Resources and state agencies headquartered in Columbus. Along with graduate and undergraduate students, the CEGE faculty, pursue research on cross-cutting themes that transcend infrastructure, transportation, environment and geodetic applications to address the changing nature and coming challenges of civil and environmental engineering practice. To learn more visit: https://ceg.osu.edu/