Social Work Semester Lecturer (Lima Campus)

The Ohio State University on the Lima campus. seeks a part-time (25% FTE), semester Lecturer in the Department of Social Work starting Autumn 2025 to teach SOCWORK 3401: Res Diverse Popul. Lecturers from our communities bring extensive knowledge and expertise to the classroom based on their educational backgrounds and social work practice experience. Their efforts enrich the curriculum for our students, and they provide a perspective that keeps our curriculum anchored in current issues and practices from the field. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the teaching mission of The Ohio State University, supported by a background in direct social work practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities. The ideal candidate will have experience working with many populations, the ability to create inclusive and supportive classroom environments, and expertise in helping students develop interviewing and engagement skills. A comprehensive understanding of human development across the lifespan, along with in-depth knowledge of the NASW Code of Ethics and the core values of the social work profession, is essential.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master�s degree in social work (MSW) and two-years of post-graduate social work practice experience (this will need to be your minimum qualification based on the coursework that they will be asked to teach)
  
• Record of successful teaching
  
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSW, a minimum of two years of post-graduate social work experience, and teaching/training experience
  
• Experience working within Ohio state, or on a regional campus of a large university
  
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling positive relationships with students, faculty, staff
  
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
  
• Energetic and enthusiastic self-motivator.
  

This position is located at the Lima campus in Lima, Ohio.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Questions concerning the job expectations should be addressed to Dr. Mark Kleffner, Associate Dean, at Kleffner.1@osu.edu. Questions concerning the application process should be addressed to Cam Johnston at Johnston.1037@osu.edu.

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University at Lima.

The Ohio State University at Lima offered its first classes in 1960. The Lima campus sits on 565 acres which is comprised of 270 acres of woods, 35 acres of natural prairie, 200 tillable acres, and 60 acres that contain the academic campus (buildings, greens, and parking lots). There are 10 buildings on campus, four of which are shared with our collocated institution, Rhodes State College (RSC). Ohio State Lima also has two off-campus teaching sites: Ohio State Lima at Mercy Health St. Rita’s for its anatomy/cadaver lab (1,400 square feet) and Ohio State Lima at the Engineering Education and Manufacturing Center at the Ford Engine Plant which houses 5 labs, 12 classrooms and breakout rooms and a 300-seat auditorium.

Ohio State Lima currently enrolls 818 students who are taught and supported by 26 tenure track faculty, 52 associated faculty, 5 visiting faculty, and 56 staff members. Outside of the classroom, students have vast opportunities for experience through internships, undergraduate research, leadership projects, and community engagement. Ohio State Lima offers 13 four-year Bachelor's Degree programs and provides access to the 200+ Ohio State majors, allowing students the opportunity to choose a unique program best suited for their individual academic needs.

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