Career Center
Chicago, Illinois
Pullman, Washington
Alajuela City, Costa Rica
Boston, Massachusetts
Posted: 17-Nov-23
Type: Part-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: R92722
Position Overview
The Department of Near Eastern and South Asian 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 will teach two courses in NESA during spring 2024 semester, specifically NELC 2241 and Islam 3201.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required: Appointment as a lecturer requires that the individual have, at a minimum, a Masters 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 States Shared Values (see below).
How to Apply
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.
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.
The Department
Through teaching and research the Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures (NESA) promotes knowledge and understanding about the peoples of the Near East. The focus is on their languages and their cultures, including such topics as religions and scriptures, literary and scientific works, and law and society. The Near East is construed broadly and inclusively as the domain in which Afroasiatic, Iranian, Turkic, and Indo-Aryan languages have been used generally. In ordinary terms this means northern Africa, the Middle East, and South and Central Asia. The chronological scope of the departments interests run from prehistory to the present, bridging periods characterized today as ancient, medieval, and modern. The NESA department uses the opportunities presented by the available materials to study changing cultural traditions over long histories. The methods of our study are diverse, including the broad range of approaches based in the humanities and social sciences, but the department is united by the principle that individuals, societies, and their products are understood best through the media of their own languages and that profound analysis of their cultures requires expertise in the language of the source material in any investigation.
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. 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.
The Ohio State Universitys Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition to its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to Ohio State ATI in Wooster.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
