Lecturer - East Asian Languages and Literatures

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

6d • Remote

About The Position

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University invites applications for a part-time, one-course instructional appointment for Spring Semester 2027. The Lecturer will teach INTSTDS 5051: East Asia in the Post-Cold War Era: Issues in Regional Security, an online course administered by DEALL in collaboration with the International Studies Program, Mershon Center for International Security Studies, and East Asian Studies Center. The Spring 2027 course will examine defense industries and weapons manufacturing on the Korean Peninsula in the broader context of East Asian and international security. It should address the political, economic, technological, and strategic dimensions of defense production in North and South Korea, combining perspectives from international relations, security studies, political economy, and East Asian studies, and remain accessible to advanced undergraduate students and, where appropriate, graduate students.

The Lecturer prepares syllabi and course materials, teaches the course, holds office hours, grades assignments, submits grades by deadlines, and communicates regularly with students. The appointment is temporary and fixed-term, with 10 scheduled hours and a first shift. The course is offered online.

Requirements

• Master’s degree; an advanced degree in political science, international relations, security studies, Korean studies, East Asian studies, history, sociology, public policy, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated research or professional expertise relevant to Korean security, defense industries, arms production, military affairs, or the political economy of the Korean Peninsula.
• Ability to teach an interdisciplinary course on these topics in English at the advanced undergraduate level.

Nice To Haves

• PhD or advanced doctoral candidacy in a relevant field.
• Research expertise specifically concerning South Korean and/or North Korean defense industries, weapons manufacturing, arms exports, or defense industrial policy.
• College-level teaching experience.
• Experience teaching online courses.
• Ability to situate developments on the Korean Peninsula within wider East Asian and global security dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Meet scheduled classes and office hours in accordance with university policy.
• Ensure curriculum implementation and course preparation in accordance with department standards.
• Prepare homework and exams, evaluate student work, and return it in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit the final grade roster by established university deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA.
• Prepare syllabi and course materials for assigned courses.
• Communicate regularly with students.

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.
• State or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
• Ohio State offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on the first day of employment.
• The university promotes work-life balance through institutionalized policies, programs, and resources.

What This Job Offers

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