Lecturer - Washington Programs

The John Glenn College of Public Affairs is seeking a lecturer to teach graduate and undergraduate students in the Washington Academic Internship Program (WAIP) and/or Master of Public Administration Washington DC (MPA-DC). Course assignments may include PUBAFRS 4020: Contemporary Issues in Governance, PUBAFRS 4021: Research Paper, PUBAFRS 7600: Federal Policy and Management, and/or PUBAFRS 7980: MPA-DC Capstone.

Courses are offered in-person in Washington, DC, one evening per week each semester.

Performance Objectives

• Lecturing and teaching the material presented in the course syllabi in a professional and engaging way that helps students learn and encourages them to come to class regularly.
• Assigning grades and assessing student progress, potential and achievement in concrete, understandable ways to ultimately help the student progress toward a degree.
• Maintaining appropriate records in an organized, efficient manner for each class taught, and have this information prepared for students at all times.
• Cultivating a desire to build relationships, finding solutions to problems and being helpful and friendly at all times.
• Creating a classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating and learning.
• Setting up assessments based on departmental regulations and requirements.
• Preparing students for assessments and providing helpful performance feedback including recommending additional readings and providing advice to students.
• Providing extra support to students who require it and scheduling consultation times where questions and concerns can be voiced.
• Keeping up to date with advancements in the field and integrating new knowledge into lessons.
• Answering students questions and providing timely feedback on assignments and essay drafts.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

• Masters degree and/or graduate professional degree in a related field
• Candidates must have experience working in or around the federal government.

Desired:

• Candidates with teaching experience desired, which could be as a guest lecturer, teaching assistant, or training experience in industry such as training new employees or creating and presenting training sessions.

How to Apply

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

Application materials must include the following:

Required:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vita (CV)
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring

The College

The John Glenn College of Public Affairs is ranked 16th in the nation and #1 in Ohio among 271 Public Affairs schools by U.S. News and World Report. This marks the colleges 10th year within the top 10% of public affairs graduate professional programs in the country. The college is also ranked among our peers in the following specialty areas: public management and leadership (7), nonprofit management (9), local government (18), social policy (19), public policy analysis (20), urban policy (22), and public finance and budgeting (25).

Washington Academic Internship Program (WAIP).

The Washington Academic Internship Program (WAIP) is The Ohio State Universitys flagship, semester-based experiential learning program in Washington, DC, placing undergraduate students in high-impact internships across the federal government, nonprofit, advocacy, and private sectors. WAIP integrates full-time professional internships with a rigorous academic curriculum focused on public policy, governance, leadership, and professional development. For more information, see: https://glenn.osu.edu/washington-programs/washington-academic-internship-program-waip

Master of Public Administration Washington, DC (MPA-DC)

The Master of Public Administration in Washington, DC (MPA-DC) is a graduate-level, cohort-based program that immerses students in the nations capital through a blend of advanced academic training and professional experience. Designed for early-career students, MPA-DC combines evening coursework in federal policy and management with full-time employment or internships across federal agencies, Capitol Hill, nonprofits, think tanks, and industry. The program emphasizes applied learning to equip students to lead and innovate in complex public sector environments. For more information, see: https://glenn.osu.edu/washington-programs/master-public-administration-washington-dc