"Visiting Professor, OHIO Career Ready Campus (Aspire)"

Job Description

The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education at Ohio University invites applicants for one Visiting Professor Position (part-time, term) for the OHIO Career Ready Campus (Aspire) program.

We are currently recruiting to fill one 30-hour per week grant-funded instructor position. The OHIO CRC Instructor position is with the OHIO Career Ready Campus located in the Patton College of Education's Stevens Center for Literacy and STEM education.

The instructor will work exclusively in corrections education at the Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility, Columbus, OH.

The successful candidate will demonstrate capacity to instruct adult learners in classes including:

• Adult basic education
• High school equivalency (GED®) preparation
• Workforce literacy and readiness education
• Transition to postsecondary education.

Curriculum is based on Ohio Department of Higher Education college and career readiness standards for adult education. The expected teaching schedule will require onsite adult education instruction at the Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility in Columbus, OH. Hours are dependent on program schedules, including office hours for administrative instructor tasks.

Candidates should be highly organized, student-centered, flexible, adaptable, and independent thinkers. Candidates must be able to implement differentiated in person learning experiences based on program vision, student profile, and individual career readiness pathways of the adult learner. Successful candidates will need to pass a background check and drug testing.

Minimum Qualifications

All OHIO Career Ready Campus Instructors need a minimum of a Bachelor's degree to instruct adult learners.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience preferred. Experience teaching adult learners or non-traditional students preferred. Experience teaching in a correctional facility preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is supported by external funding. Continued employment is contingent upon continued funding from the grant provider.

Please complete the online application and attached required documents: resume, cover letter, teaching philosophy, and a list of three references with current contact information.

The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by April 9, 2026.

We are seeking candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds.

Work location: Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility, 1745 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, OH 43207

This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, and retirement.

Pay Rate

Commensurate with credentials. Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes health benefits, paid time off, and educational benefits for employees and their eligible dependents.

Work Schedule

30hr/week

Contact

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Elizabeth Rosser, erosser@ohio.edu