Lecturer - Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures

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Job Title:

Lecturer - Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures## Department:

Arts and Sciences | Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures
** Job Description
**** Position Overview
** The Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University seeks applications to fill a semester lecturer position (associated faculty).  This position teaches one (1) course in the Dept. of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures: POLISH 5196/Intl Studies 5196.  
** Performance Objectives
** The incumbent will teach one course as assigned, hold office hours, grade assignments, and submit grades.  
** Education and Experience Requirements
*** Required*:
Appointment as a lecturer requires that the individual have, at a minimum, a Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the subject matter to be taught.
* Desired*:
Evidence of ability to provide high-quality instruction. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, in line with Ohio State’s Shared Values (see below).  
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* How to Apply

** To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday.  A competitive application consists of the following required elements: curriculum vitae which includes an overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.  You may be asked for names and contact information for reference letters at a later date.  Final date to receive applications is November 12, 2026.##

Additional Information:
** The College
** With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.
** Department Information
** Established in 1962, the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures is dedicated to researching and teaching the languages, literatures, and cultures of the East, Central, and Southeast European nations and peoples. From the outset, the department has embraced the identity of a genuinely  Slavic and East European  (rather than  Russian”) department and has maintained that broad scope ever since.

We value interdisciplinarity and serve a broad body of undergraduate students with interests in a variety of disciplines outside the Humanities. In addition, our faculty and curriculum include non-Slavic cultures of the region from an interdisciplinary perspective. Our graduate program supports interdisciplinarity and pedagogical training in communicative methods.
** The University
** Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Grounded in Ohio State University’s Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression. Ohio State promotes a culture of work-life balance through institutionalized policies, programs, and resources that help faculty, staff, and their families thrive both professionally and personally.

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