Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Department of Computer Science and Engineering
College of Engineering

Position Overview

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is accepting applications for a full-time Lecturer or Senior Lecturer appointment to teach undergraduate and/or graduate course(s) in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Duties include but are not limited to: curriculum/syllabus design, content and materials development, teaching, and service activities. The selected candidate(s) will be expected to complete activities and provide support for developing and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students, depending on chosen candidates degree certification.

All courses are taught in person on the Universitys main campus in Columbus, Ohio. Final candidates may be considered for renewal based on performance in conjunction with the needs of the department.

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
• Demonstrating commitment to student success.
• Collaborating with fellow instructors

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

• Masters degree in computing or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to or demonstrated efforts in teaching that reflect Ohio States Shared Values.

Desired:

• PhD degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related area; or an MS degree and 5 years of teaching experience with documentation of high-quality teaching; or extensive experience (20+ years) in the computing field.
• Experience related to teaching software engineering, or intro CS courses.

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 April 1st, 2026. For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Feng Qin at qin.34@osu.edu.

Department Information

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is one of the oldest computing programs in the country and is a national leader in computing research and education. We create, teach, and actualize the principles that connect computing and society while advancing the forefront of foundational computer science into interdisciplinary realms. With current strength of 53 tenure-track faculty, 10 faculty of practice, and 1 research faculty, the department is poised for a large-scale expansion over the next few years. The department continues to raise its national and international research profile, as exemplified by the recent NSF awards for two AI Institutes and a Harnessing the Data Revolution Institute, netting a total of $55M in research funding. The department will continue to invest in creative and team science activities leading to ever increasing strengths in both foundational and applied AI while advancing traditional topics of computer science. The department is also developing innovative academic programs centered on AI and data analytics with various campus partners in topics such as cybersecurity, data analytics, digital health, and multimedia. CSE faculty closely collaborate with various centers on campus including the Translational Data Analytics Institute (TDAI), the Initiative for Food and Agricultural Transformation (InFACT), and the Ohio Supercomputer Center. CSE is vested in creating new and strengthening existing Diversity and Inclusion programs to provide an inclusive environment that will welcome all scholars. The department, through its growth, research prowess, academic offerings, and a welcoming culture, is poised to be the hub of computing scholarship and education on OSUs campus.