Social Work Lecturer; SEM Mansfield Campus

Job Title: Social Work Lecturer (SEM) Mansfield Campus

Department: Mansfield | Administration

The College of Social Work and the Ohio State regional campuses offer Social Work programming that rely on lecturers to provide instruction for many courses in the undergraduate BSSW and graduate MSW programs. Lecturers bring extensive knowledge and expertise to the classroom based on their educational backgrounds and practice experience. Their efforts enrich the curriculum for our students and provide a perspective that keeps our curriculum anchored in current issues and practices from the field.

This is a part‑time semester, reappointment lecturer position expected to begin Autumn 2026. Interested applicants should demonstrate practice experience in foundational social work skills, including client engagement, biopsychosocial assessment, intervention planning, and evaluation. Qualifications should also include experience with research and statistical literacy that supports ethical, evidence‑informed decision making in social work practice.

• Follow the course syllabus that has been developed by the College’s program committees.
• Utilize Carmen Canvas as the Learning Management system to post your syllabus, maintain your course grade book, and provide other resources/materials, as applicable.
• Attend course planning meetings to coordinate with other course instructors on class readings, assignments, exercises, and grading rubrics.
• Grade student assignments and provide written comments and feedback in a manner consistent with the timelines set by the Ohio Department of Higher Education and The Ohio State University.
• Report final grades on time.
• Report any instances of academic misconduct.
• Follow up with students who are granted in completes and ensure that final grades are submitted.
• Be accessible to students by email or phone outside of class and have office hours for individual student meetings. If hired, all OSU business should be conducted using the OSU email account assigned to you.

Required: Master’s degree in Social Work and a minimum of two years of post‑graduate social work experience.

Submit your application electronically via Workday.

Required: Cover letter including your area of specialization in Social Work;
Curriculum Vita (CV).

Upload all documents including your resume/CV, cover letter, Social Work area of specialization, and evidence of teaching effectiveness, which may include student evaluations, continuing education or other training evaluations, or peer reviews of teaching.

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

Location:

Ovalwood Hall (0625). Position Type:
Regular. Scheduled

Hours:

20. Shift: First Shift.