Semester Lecturer - CMRS

Job Title:Semester Lecturer - CMRSDepartment:Arts and Sciences | Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies Position Overview The Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies in the Humanities Institute seeks a Semester Lecturer to co-teach one (1) course for the Autumn 2026 semester. In addition to teaching, the Semester Lecturer prepares syllabi and course materials for assigned courses, holds office hours, grades assignments, submits grades by deadlines, and communicates regularly with students. Performance Objectives Planning and organizing instruction in ways that maximize student learning. Meeting scheduled classes and office hours in accordance with university policy. Ensuring curriculum implementation and course preparation in accordance with department standards. Preparing homework and exams, evaluating, and returning student work in a timely manner to promote learning. Maintaining accurate records of students’ progress and submitting the final grade roster in accordance with established university deadlines. Maintaining confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA Education and Experience Requirements Required: Master’s Degree. Additional Information Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package. 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. Department Information The Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (CMRS) promotes interdisciplinary scholarship that crosses traditional historical and geographical boundaries. The center offers an undergraduate minor as well as graduate interdisciplinary specialization or a CMRS graduate certificate. Featuring its own array of yearly grants and awards, lecture series and film series, conferences, and other events that bring students and faculty together from near and far, the CMRS represents a uniquely exciting resource for scholarship and community. Profiting from this rich environment, CMRS students are able to study a wide range of topics within the major, touching on such diverse themes as the history, languages and cultures of Asia and the Near East; Mediterranean and transatlantic colonial trade; Christian, Jewish and Islamic philosophy and religion; and the music and dance of Renaissance Italy. 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Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks, depending on the rank of the position. Location: Hagerty Hall (0037) Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours: 5 Shift: First Shift The Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. Our size, breadth, geography, history and standard of excellence position us to drive the future of higher education. We believe that the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. 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