Senior Semester Lecturer

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Position Overview

The College of Social Work relies on lecturers to provide instruction for courses in the undergraduate and MSW programs. Lecturers from our communities bring extensive knowledge and expertise to the classroom based on their educational backgrounds and 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 College of Social Work is currently seeking a lecturer to revise, update and instruct Social Work 7520: Pharmacotherapy in Social Work in order to reflect current pharmacological research and best practices in social work. This is a part-time semester, reappointment lecturer position expected to begin Autumn 2025. Social Work 7520 explores the foundational principles of pharmacotherapy within a social work context, with an emphasis on its application across diverse populations including children, adults, older adults, and pregnant women. Lecturers must demonstrate proficiency in commonly prescribed psychiatric medications, with attention to risk management strategies for drug interactions and adverse effects, enhancing medication adherence among clients, identifying signs of medication misuse or dependency, and integrating pharmacotherapy with psychosocial treatment plans.

Performance Objectives

Lecturers are an essential component of social work education in the College of Social Work as we strive to provide quality instruction to our students. In an effort to provide a consistent educational experience for students, lecturers are expected to provide an outstanding educational experience by:

Following the course syllabus that has been developed by the Colleges program committee;

Utilize Carmen Canvas as the Learning Management system to post your syllabus, allow students to submit work for grading, maintain your course grade book, and provide other resources/materials, as applicable for students use in the Carmen Canvas shell.

Attending course planning meetings to coordinate with co-instructor on class readings, assignments, exercises, and grading rubrics;

Grading student assignments and providing written comments and feedback to students in a manner that is consistent with the timelines set by the Ohio Department of Higher Education and The Ohio State University;

Reporting final grades by the timelines established by The Ohio State University;

Reporting any instances of academic misconduct per the guidelines of The Ohio State University;

Following up with students who are granted incompletes and ensuring that final grades are submitted; and

Being accessible to students by email or phone outside of class and having office hours for individual student meetings.

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Education and Experience Requirements

Required : Masters degree in social work and a minimum of two years of post-graduate professional experience; experience in online course design; experience as a practitioner-educator in psychopharmacology and social work, capable of providing students with an evidence-informed understanding of medication use in behavioral health settings.

Additional Information

The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

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 .

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include:

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• Curriculum Vita (CV)

We ask that you please upload all documents including your resume/CV, cover letter, Social Work area of specialization, and a course or teaching evaluation to the Resume/CV section of this application form.

The College

The College of Social Work readily collaborates with the social work community to improve and resolve an extensive array of contemporary social problems making it an integral and valuable resource to the state of Ohio and the nation. Through its Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW), Master of Social Work (MSW), and PhD programs, the college enables students to experience and explore the knowledge, values and skills required for professional social work practice and research.

Department Information

The Academic Affairs Division at the College of Social Work provides leadership for and oversight of programs and services that support student learning and experiences, programmatic initiatives, instructor and faculty support, and policies and regulation.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers. 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.

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