"Semester Lecturer"

Lecturer

Knowlton School of Architecture

College of Engineering

Position Overview

The Knowlton School of Architecture at The Ohio State University invites applications for a part-time Lecturer position. This role is intended for architects and designers with demonstrated experience in architectural design education and/or practice, and aligns with the Schools commitment to design excellence, critical thinking, and rigorous studio-based learning as the foundation of architectural education.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate design studios. In addition, the candidate will be expected to engage collaboratively with faculty and students and contribute to the pedagogical and intellectual life of the School.

All teaching activities are conducted in person on the Universitys main campus in Columbus, Ohio.

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

Performance Objectives

• Present course material and guide students through assignments.
• Create an engaging and inclusive classroom environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student success.
• Collaborate with fellow instructors.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Master of Architecture (M.Arch) or equivalent professional degree in architecture.
• Demonstrated experience working within architectural design studio environments, through professional practice, academic settings, or a combination of both.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a collaborative academic setting.
• A commitment to or demonstrated efforts in teaching and mentoring that reflect Ohio States Shared Values.

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 experience, including your teaching, research, professional and/or mentoring experience. Please do not include pictures in your CV.
• Attachment 3: Design Portfolio: A portfolio of professional or academic design work that demonstrates design approach, process, and areas of expertise.
• Attachment 4: Names and contact information for two professional references who can provide letters of recommendation upon request.

Review of applications will start April 1, 2026. For questions regarding this position, please contact Curtis Roth at roth.393@osu.edu.

School Information

Located in the award-winning Mack Scogin Merrill Elam Architects-designed building on The Ohio State Universitys Columbus Campus, the Knowlton School fosters a singular environment for innovative design research and critical inquiry within its three sections: architecture, landscape architecture, and city and regional planning. As part of the College of Engineering, the Knowlton School enjoys the benefits of a large research institution including collaborative relationships with departments in engineering, design, ecology, history, as well as the Wexner Center for the Arts. The schools ongoing catalogue of special programs includes the Baumer Visiting Professorship, the LeFevre Emerging Practitioner Fellowship, a lecture series, gallery exhibitions, and the Source Books series. Architecture has approximately 420 students, 19 full-time and 15 auxiliary faculty members.