Lecturer (9M)

Lecturer (9M)

The Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design (ACCAD) and the College of Arts and Sciences (ASC) at The Ohio State University seek a Lecturer and ACCAD Archivist for a unique 50/50 appointment that combines teaching courses for the College of Arts & Sciences, with administrative duties aimed at preservation and interpretation of ACCAD's history. The successful candidate will devote approximately 50% effort to teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and 50% effort to leading an archival initiative that documents, preserves, and shares ACCAD's legacy through research, storytelling, digital media, and public exhibitions. This position will collaborate with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and university partners to develop engaging digital and physical experiences that highlight ACCAD's impact on the fields of art, design, dance, theatre, music, and computing.

Archivist Responsibilities (50%)

Conduct archival research using physical and digital collections, oral histories, publications, and project documentation.

Collaborate with faculty, alumni, staff, and other stakeholders to gather historical materials and document institutional stories.

Organize, catalog, and preserve archival materials using accessible and sustainable archival practices.

Develop written narratives that communicate ACCAD's history, impact, and contributions.

Produce multimedia content, including videos, interviews, timelines, and interactive digital features.

Write and edit content for websites, exhibitions, promotional materials, and other public-facing communications.

Coordinate with student employees and designers to develop and maintain ACCAD history webpages and other digital resources.

Curate physical and virtual exhibitions highlighting significant projects, people, and milestones.

Collaborate with university partners to identify exhibition opportunities and public programming.

Develop project timelines and provide regular progress reports to the ACCAD Director.

Teaching assignments are subject to departmental and college needs.

Lecturer Responsibilities (50%)

Deliver high-quality instruction in assigned undergraduate and graduate courses, using effective teaching practices that promote student learning and engagement.

Maintain regular office hours and provide academic advising, mentorship, and support to students.

Evaluate student assignments, projects, examinations, and other coursework, providing timely and constructive feedback.

Submit final grades and maintain accurate academic records in accordance with university policies and established deadlines.

Participate in curriculum development, course assessment, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure course content remains current and aligned with program goals.

Collaborate with faculty and staff to support curricular coordination, student success, and departmental initiatives.

Foster a positive and respectful learning environment that encourages student participation, creativity, and academic achievement.

Maintain professional expertise through ongoing scholarship, creative practice, and professional development activities related to design, creative media, embodied interaction, and emerging technologies.

Performance Expectations

Deliver high-quality instruction that promotes student learning and engagement.

Meet all scheduled classes, office hours, and university deadlines.

Prepare course materials and assess student learning in accordance with department standards.

Maintain accurate student records and comply with FERPA requirements.

Complete archival research milestones and project deliverables according to established timelines.

Produce high-quality archival, digital, and exhibition materials suitable for public dissemination.

Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and university partners.

Required Qualifications: Master's degree or higher in design, art, media arts, performing arts, digital humanities, museum studies, archival studies, or a related field. Minimum four years of professional experience in teaching, creative practice, archival work, curatorial practice, or a related field. Demonstrated university-level teaching experience or equivalent instructional experience. Experience conducting archival research, historical documentation, or curatorial projects. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Experience creating digital content using Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software, content management systems, or similar tools. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with institutional archives, museums, galleries, or special collections. Experience developing exhibitions or public history projects. Familiarity with oral history methodologies. Knowledge of accessibility standards for digital content.

Required Application Materials

CV/Resume