Lecturer - Washington Programs

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The John Glenn College of Public Affairs is seeking a lecturer to teach graduate and undergraduate students in the Washington Academic Internship Program (WAIP) and/or Master of Public Administration Washington DC (MPA-DC). Course assignments may include PUBAFRS 4020: Contemporary Issues in Governance, PUBAFRS 4021: Research Paper, PUBAFRS 7600: Federal Policy and Management, and/or PUBAFRS 7980: MPA-DC Capstone. Courses are offered in-person in Washington, DC, one evening per week each semester.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and/or graduate professional degree in a related field
• Candidates must have experience working in or around the federal government.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with teaching experience desired, which could be as a guest lecturer, teaching assistant, or training experience in industry such as training new employees or creating and presenting training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lecturing and teaching the material presented in the course syllabi in a professional and engaging way that helps students learn and encourages them to come to class regularly.
• Assigning grades and assessing student progress, potential and achievement in concrete, understandable ways to ultimately help the student progress toward a degree.
• Maintaining appropriate records in an organized, efficient manner for each class taught, and have this information prepared for students at all times.
• Cultivating a desire to build relationships, finding solutions to problems and being helpful and friendly at all times.
• Creating a classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating and learning.
• Setting up assessments based on departmental regulations and requirements.
• Preparing students for assessments and providing helpful performance feedback including recommending additional readings and providing advice to students.
• Providing extra support to students who require it and scheduling consultation times where questions and concerns can be voiced.
• Keeping up to date with advancements in the field and integrating new knowledge into lessons.
• Answering students’ questions and providing timely feedback on assignments and essay drafts.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees