Position Overview
The Department of Comparative Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences seeks a temporary, part-time Lecturer. This position will take place from August 15, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
Performance Objectives
50% FTE Lecturer to teach 2 classes Fall 2026 semester
Education and Experience Requirements
Required: A candidate will have completed, at minimum, all requirements for the degree of M.A. (or the equivalent) in discipline or a closely related field.
The College
With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.
Department Information
The Department of Comparative Studies is home to an internationally renowned interdepartmental graduate program in folklore that provides an opportunity for students in a wide range of fields to explore vernacular communicative resources and expression in art, religion, and politics (the latter a particular strength of our folklore faculty). Folklore's ethnographic grounding allows students interested in globalization, cultural change, and democratization to understand these processes from the perspective of local actors. Tracing the emergence of vernacular cultural forms, their movements through informal channels, and their adaptations across time and space, folklore provides an important complement to the study of formal institutions. At the undergraduate level, the comparative studies department offers a folklore minor, and folklore coursework is integrated into the general education program at the university.
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.
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