Education Lecturer Lima Campus

Education Lecturer (9M) - Lima Campus

The Lima campus of The Ohio State University seeks a Lecturer in the Department of Education, starting Autumn 2026. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to the teaching mission of The Ohio State University and experience teaching literacy.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in literacy education and language arts methods and will play an integral role in supporting preservice teachers' development through coursework and supervised field experiences.

24 credit hours to include:

• Key literacy courses including Language Arts methods, TLTED 5468 – Foundations of Reading and Literacy and TLTED 5469 – Language and Word Study for All Learners
• Supervision of preservice teachers

These courses emphasize explicit, systematic, and evidence-based instruction in phonological awareness, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and assessment-informed teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach literacy and language arts methods courses for preservice teachers
• Prepare candidates in Science of Reading–aligned instruction.
• Supervise and evaluate preservice teachers in field placements.
• Collaborate with regional school partners to ensure high-quality clinical preparation
• Model effective instructional practices, including differentiation and assessment-informed instruction
• Contribute to program coordination, accreditation, and continuous improvement efforts
• Engage in service to the program, campus, and college

Required Qualifications

• ODEW SOR training completed no later than August 30th.
• Master's degree (M.Ed. or equivalent) in Literacy Education, Reading, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated expertise in literacy instruction grounded in the Science of Reading
• Significant experience teaching reading/literacy in P–12 settings
• Experience supporting or mentoring preservice teachers or novice educators
• Knowledge of literacy assessment and data-informed instruction

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (PhD or EdD) in Literacy, Reading, or related field
• Experience teaching and supervising in higher education
• Familiarity with Ohio's Reading and Literacy Core requirements and licensure expectations
• Expertise in supporting struggling readers, including those with dyslexia
• Experience integrating the arts (e.g., drama) into literacy instruction
• Experience working with diverse and/or regional campus populations

About the Program

The literacy program emphasizes a comprehensive, assessment-informed approach to teaching reading, preparing candidates to adapt instruction to meet diverse learners' cognitive, linguistic, and sociocultural needs. Coursework aligns with Ohio standards and reflects a commitment to equitable, research-based literacy.