Lecturer of Ecological Restoration

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Environment and Natural Resources seeks a full-time Lecturer to support undergraduate instruction in environmental science and ecological restoration. The appointee will serve as instructor of record for key undergraduate courses, including ENR 3321, ENR 3800, and ENR 4800, with responsibility for course design, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement. This position will support rigorous, experiential, and field-based learning across classroom, laboratory, and applied settings. In addition to course instruction, the Lecturer will coordinate the instructional, logistical, field, safety, and student-support functions necessary for successful delivery of these courses. The position requires independent course leadership, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work with faculty, staff, students, and internal and external partners to support high-quality undergraduate learning.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in environmental science, ecological restoration, forestry, natural resources, ecology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience teaching, co-teaching, or supporting undergraduate courses in environmental science, ecological restoration, forestry, natural resources, or related fields.
• Experience with field-based, laboratory, or experiential instruction.
• Ability to independently organize and deliver undergraduate courses, including lectures, assignments, assessments, field experiences, and student feedback.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage field logistics, equipment, safety considerations, and student needs in applied instructional settings.
• Commitment to supporting student learning in classroom, laboratory, and field-based environments.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience serving as instructor of record or substantially contributing to the delivery of undergraduate courses.
• Experience teaching or supporting ENR 3321, ENR 3800, ENR 4800, or similar courses.
• Experience with ecological restoration, forestry, field methods, vegetation management, restoration planning, or applied natural resource management.
• Relevant certifications or willingness to obtain certifications related to pesticide application, chainsaw safety, field safety, or other applied instructional needs.
• Experience coordinating with external partners, agencies, field sites, or professional organizations.
• Familiarity with CarmenCanvas or other learning management systems.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students in applied environmental or natural resource fields.

Responsibilities

• Serve as instructor of record for ENR 3321, ENR 3800, and ENR 4800, with responsibility for course planning, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver lectures, labs, field exercises, assignments, assessments, Carmen course materials, and other instructional resources.
• Lead classroom, laboratory, and field-based instruction in environmental science, ecological restoration, forestry, and applied natural resource management.
• Assess student learning, provide timely feedback, maintain academic integrity, and revise course materials based on student learning outcomes and program needs.
• Coordinate with SENR faculty and program leadership to ensure assigned courses support curricular goals across environmental science, ecological restoration, forestry, and related programs.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead experiential, laboratory, and field-based learning activities associated with assigned courses.
• Manage field logistics, including site access, transportation, safety planning, equipment, supplies, and student preparation.
• Coordinate as needed with faculty, staff, CFAES Operations, Chadwick Arboretum, ODNR, and other external partners to support applied learning experiences.
• Ensure that field and laboratory activities are safe, accessible, well-organized, and aligned with course learning outcomes.
• Provide student-centered instructional support through office hours, clear communication, assignment guidance, and feedback on applied projects and fieldwork.
• Support equitable access to course content and field experiences, including appropriate implementation of approved accommodations.
• Mentor undergraduate students in environmental science, ecological restoration, forestry, and related professional pathways.
• Maintain course records, grades, assessment materials, safety documentation, and other materials required for course delivery.
• Manage instructional equipment, supplies, purchasing, inventory, and maintenance needed for laboratory and field teaching.
• Maintain relevant safety or instructional certifications and ensure course activities follow applicable university, college, school, and field safety policies.
• Support student professional development opportunities, including applied trainings, certifications, workshops, or other skill-building experiences.
• Represent SENR professionally in communication with collaborators, agencies, field site managers, vendors, and professional organizations.
• Remain current in relevant teaching practices, field methods, safety standards, and applied professional skills related to environmental science, ecological restoration, and forestry.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level