Lecturer 9/12 ACEL Leadership

The fulltime lecturer in leadership and career preparation will be responsible for planning instruction, grading, and teaching 3-5 undergraduate courses each during the Autumn and Spring semesters and up to two courses during the summer term. The majority of courses will be at the undergraduate level, although some graduate courses in ACEL’s online Masters degree may be assigned to the successful candidate dependent upon candidate skills, qualifications, and prior professional experience. Potential course topics relate to work-based field experiences in leading/serving others, application of personal leadership theory, community leadership, volunteer management, leadership in agricultural and/or nonformal education settings, and strategic and educational program planning. In addition to planning and delivering instruction, the lecturer is expected to be an active, contributing member of the ACEL faculty team engaging in curriculum decisions, program assessment data collection efforts, student recruitment, and strategic planning for ACEL’s academic programs. The position requires in-person instruction five days per week on the Columbus campus during the autumn and spring terms with the possibility for remote work during summer months if teaching courses in the online masters degree program.

Essential Duties

1. Modify curriculum and plan instruction for existing courses

2. Teach 7-10 courses per year dependent upon program needs

3. Provide timely and developmental feedback on student learning

4. Collect and supply data related to program assessment

5. Engage in student recruitment efforts when possible

6. Active engagement as a contributing member of the ACEL academic programs team – particularly with the Community Leadership degree program

7. Serve as an active and positive advocate for career opportunities related to ACEL and CFAES degree programs

Minimum Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities:

Masters degree in leadership, agricultural leadership, community development, human resource management, or a related discipline. A minimum of three years’ work experience with documented leadership or administrative responsibilities, excellent written and oral communication skills. The candidate must have prior experience facilitating group learning opportunities; and a willingness to interact with and support the professional growth of leaders from a variety of backgrounds.

Desirable Experience, Skills and Abilities:

Prior experiences in teaching, instructional planning and delivery in formal or non-formal education or training settings, curriculum development, and learner assessment are preferred. Prior professional experience in creating and delivering leadership or professional development programs is also desirable.

Additional Information or Questions: Please contact, ACEL Department Chair, Dr. Shannon Washburn, (614) 292-6909, Washburn.130@osu.edu.

To Apply: Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Review of applications will begin after May 1, 2025. Applicants must submit a) cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position; b) complete professional resume; c) copies of academic transcript

This is a term position up to three years.

The Department

The mission of The Ohio State University's Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership (ACEL) is to prepare educators, communicators, and leaders in the food, agricultural, and environmental sciences to integrate research-based information through learning, practice, and engagement, in ways that will advance positive changes that strengthen individuals, families, and communities.

ACEL is known to be among the best in the country for preparing students to become talented educators (in public schools and in non-school settings), communicators and leaders that can address the needs, opportunities, and challenges of a changing world in the areas of food science, environmental science, and agriculture.

• Additional information is available on the department’s website,

  https://acel.osu.edu/

The College

The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) anchors its mission in a simple, yet powerful phrase: We Sustain Life. Faculty, staff and students alike contribute to this mission in a variety of ways. Our Strategic Alignment outlines the colleges values: Land-Grant Scholarship; Lifespan Learning; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Integrity and Accountability; and Permeable Borders. These values, which align with the university’s Shared Values, shape our goals of our Strategic Alignment. We are committed to scholarship across three mission areas (teaching, research, Extension) with a commitment to serving our state in addition to the country and world. As a land grant, we are part of a cooperative structure that includes key partners all dedicated to integrating research, education, and Extension to improve the food and agricultural sectors, the environment, and the quality of people’s lives. We educate not just undergraduate and graduate students but learners across the lifespan. We work to ensure groundbreaking scientific discoveries are brought out of the laboratory and into the hands of those who can put them to work.

CFAES houses 11 departments/schools with over 20 undergraduate majors and 9 graduate programs, including 3 interdisciplinary programs affiliated with multiple Ohio State colleges. We also administer OSU Extension, which provides robust and relevant programming to Ohioans and beyond in the areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Community Development. We are one college spanning three campuses: Columbus, CFAES Wooster, and Statewide. Our CFAES Wooster campus includes a large research station and Ohio State’s only two-year academic unit, Ohio State ATI. The Statewide campus includes 11 research stations and Extension offices in all of Ohio’s 88 counties. Our At a Glance provides additional information regarding our size, capacity, and impact as a college.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s 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 University’s 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 Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s 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 CFAES Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.