Semester Lecturer - Yoga

Position Overview

The Ohio Prison Education Exchange Project (OPEEP) is hiring a semester lecturer to teach a yoga and mindfulness workshop series at the Ohio Reformatory for Women (ORW) in Marysville. OPEEP is working to expand the range of prison-based programming in the Arts and Sciences.

• Serve as instructor for a series of yoga and mindfulness workshops, meeting four (4) times for two and a half (2.5) hours each over the summer 2026 semester (June through August). Workshop dates and times will be determined by OPEEP staff in coordination with the instructor and the facility.
• Design and deliver workshops, including developing workshop programming and intended participant outcomes.
• Provide timely feedback to OPEEP staff about program delivery, effectiveness, and participant experience and engagement.
• Communicate with and provide on‑site support to participants, offering general guidance on yoga practice as appropriate within the scope of instruction.
• Lead all scheduled workshop sessions throughout the semester.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of a Yoga Alliance 200‑Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT‑200) certification program or an equivalent nationally recognized certification program.
• Prior experience teaching yoga and mindfulness classes.
• Reliable transportation to and from the primary work location during scheduled hours.
• Ability to pass the necessary ODRC background check process.

• Completion of OPEEP instructor training.
• Prior experience working with incarcerated populations in a prison setting.

Ohio State offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. The university will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

Remote Location. Position Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term). Scheduled

Hours:

10. Shift: First Shift.

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume.
• Proof of completion of a 200‑hour yoga teacher training program from a recognized or reputable provider.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.