Visiting Assistant College Lecturer - Science Education

Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/23955. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by May 4, 2025. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Roland Pourdavood at r.pourdavood@csuohio.edu.

List of documents applicant is required to submit:

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/.

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.

Job Summary;
The School of Education and Counseling (SEC) within the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education at Cleveland State University is seeking an active, academically diverse faculty member of the highest caliber to fill a visiting faculty position at the rank of Assistant College Lecturer in the Teacher Licensure program, starting August 18, 2025. The term of the appointment shall be for one academic year, renewable for up to two additional years.
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The successful candidate will work across multiple licensure bands in our degree and licensure programs. Our student body earns their degree with initial license in our undergraduate and masters’ degree programs. We also offer post-baccalaureate initial licensure, endorsement programs and advanced licensure programs.

The successful candidate will teach courses based on a 4-4 teaching load (4 courses in Fall; 4 courses in Spring). Some of the courses may be taught online. In person clinical supervision of candidates seeking initial teacher licensure in early and final student-teaching experiences in our urban and inner-ring partner school districts will form a significant part of the job. In addition, service to the university will be expected in line with the faculty member’s professional interests, the governance of the University, the standards of the faculty member’s discipline, or the welfare of the civic community.

CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body in all of its dimensions. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicant Instructions:
Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/23955. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by May 4, 2025. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Roland Pourdavood at r.pourdavood@csuohio.edu.

List of documents applicant is required to submit:

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/.

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.