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What is it like to work at Ohio University?

Ohio University is a public research university that values academic excellence, diversity, and community engagement, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment for its faculty and staff.

The university's campus is situated in Athens, Ohio, offering a picturesque setting with a mix of modern and historic buildings, and a vibrant student life that contributes to a dynamic work environment. Ohio University's mission is to provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for success in an ever-changing world.

Working at Ohio University may appeal to individuals who are passionate about higher education, community service, and professional growth, as the university offers opportunities for career advancement, professional development, and a chance to make a positive impact on students' lives.

What makes Ohio University an attractive place to work?

Ohio University is a public research university recognized for its academic excellence and commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and discovery. The university offers a dynamic work environment that values collaboration, diversity, and inclusivity, with opportunities for professional growth and development through various training programs and mentorship initiatives. By joining the Ohio University community, individuals can contribute to the institution's mission of advancing knowledge and transforming lives, while also pursuing their own career goals and aspirations.

Do workers at Ohio University get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
72% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Does Ohio University pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
38% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

At Ohio University, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
61% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Ohio University?

Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
100% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Ohio University?

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
100% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Ohio University affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
96% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Ohio University?

Some people get paid time off from work.
36% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 57% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 21% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 21% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers at Ohio University worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
70% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do Ohio University workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
43% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it for Ohio University workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
67% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Ohio University?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
77% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do Ohio University managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
97% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do jobs at Ohio University spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Ohio University?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
88% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Is a Ohio University job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
82% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.

Is working at Ohio University good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
92% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Ohio University feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
79% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Ohio University get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
73% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Ohio University?

Most people feel stressed out here.
70% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Ohio University enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
68% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Ohio University recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
58% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Ohio University?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
48% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Ohio University?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 62% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think Ohio University’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
91% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Ohio University is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
73% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
What are the most popular jobs at Ohio University?
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Infographic showing various Research Associate job openings at Ohio University in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 63% Full Time, and 36% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
Instructor, English (Part-time, Non-tenure track) POOL POSTING

Instructor, English (Part-time, Non-tenure track) POOL POSTING

Ohio University

Athens, OH • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Ohio University rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

408th of 555 rated colleges and universities


Job description

Posting Details
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.
Position Information
Job Title
Instructor, English (Part-time, Non-tenure track) POOL POSTING
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
We are accepting resumes/CVs for potential openings in the Department of English for the Fall 2026 semester and the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications to this pool will be considered to fill part-time, non-tenure track, non-benefits eligible instructor positions at the Athens campus. The need for these positions is undetermined at this time and is dependent on operational need including enrollment and staffing. If a need arises, the department will review and select candidates from this posting. Applications will be accepted into the pool on an ongoing basis through the close date listed in this posting.
Please complete the online application and upload:
  1. Letter of interest
  2. A current Curriculum Vitae
  3. Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts
  4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available
  5. A list of three professional references, including their current contact information

Evidence of teaching effectiveness should be combined as one document and uploaded under the document type of "Other". Good evidence of teaching effectiveness would include a syllabus and corresponding set of course evaluations, if available.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
sick leave and retirement.
Posting Number
20163168F
Job Description
The English department is seeking applicants for a part-time, non-tenure track, non-benefits eligible instructor position at the Athens campus for the Fall 2026 semester and the 2026-2027 academic year. The need for these positions is undetermined at this time and is dependent on operational need including enrollment and staffing. If a need arises, the department will review and select candidates from this posting. Applications will be accepted into the pool on an ongoing basis through the close date listed in this posting.
The instructor will teach first-year and/or advanced composition or another writing or literature course as assigned.
Please see https://www.ohio.edu/cas/english for details about the English program.
English Department: The Department of English has 29 full-time faculty across the main campus and seven regional campuses and centers in Southern and Central Ohio. Situated within the College of Arts & Sciences, the Department is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service to the students it serves in the undergraduate major, M.A. and Ph.D. degree programs, and across the university in writing and humanities general education courses. To learn more about the successes of our English Department and student programs, visit; https://www.ohio.edu/cas/english.
College of Arts & Sciences: This college is central to Ohio University's transformative learning experience. The foundational instruction for the entire university, delivered through the general education and liberal arts curriculum, is provided by the College of Arts and Sciences. The college provides the primary instruction for approximately one-third of the undergraduate majors on campus, as well as half of the undergraduate credit hours on the Athens campus. In addition, the college offers a number of master's programs, and eight departments offer doctoral degrees. A&S faculty are at the heart of Ohio University's research activity.
Ohio University. Established in 1804, Ohio University is the oldest public university in the state of Ohio. Our total enrollment is over 28,000 students across the state and online. About 20,000 of those students are undergraduates studying at our residential campus in Athens-our quintessential college town that's nestled deep in the Appalachian foothills of beautiful Southeast Ohio. Our picturesque campus is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains amidst scenic state and national parks, and is just 75 minutes southeast of Columbus, Ohio.
Minimum Qualifications
MA in English, or minimally a master's degree and a cohesive set of 18 semester credit hours of discipline relevant graduate course work by start date of the appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with teaching of writing.
  • Previous experience teaching English courses at Ohio University.

Department
English
Pay Rate
Pay is set according to college approved rates. Please visit A&S Summer and Overload Course Policy | Ohio University for more information. Pay is accompanied by an excellent retirement plan and paid sick time.
Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)
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https://www.ohio.edu/hr/compensation/total-compensation-estimator
Our Total Compensation Estimator shows your offer package in dollars: salary plus university paid benefits including health coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition benefits, and more.
See details on what we offer in one place and compare different options for retirement and insurance.
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User Selection Field
Job Open Date
06/03/2026
Posting Close Date
05/30/2027
Employment Type
Temporary (for group 3 ONLY)
Job Category
Instructor
Months
variable month
Planning Unit
College of Arts & Sciences
Work Schedule
Campus
Athens
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Nancy Vandeman, vandemn1@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
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