Call for applications for OHIO’s General Education Faculty Fellows Program

Ohio University's Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost invites applications for four General Education Faculty Fellow positions for the remainder of the 2026–2027 academic year.

These fellowships offer an opportunity for faculty to help shape the future of general education at Ohio University by bringing their disciplinary expertise, teaching experience and collaborative leadership to this important university-wide initiative.

As Ohio University revises its general education curriculum and courses in response to Ohio House Bill 96, the University is working to build on the strengths of its existing curriculum while creating a more coherent and connected educational experience for students. This work seeks to strengthen the connections between general education, students’ academic majors, and the knowledge and competencies they will need for success in their careers, communities and lives.

Faculty Fellows will work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines and campuses to develop resources that support faculty in integrating important skills and competencies into existing general education courses and making these skills and competencies more visible to students.

Available Faculty Fellow positions

1. Civic Skills, Culture and Society Faculty Fellow
This Fellow will work with faculty to strengthen the development of civic knowledge, civil discourse and constructive engagement within Ohio University’s general education curriculum. Responsibilities include examining existing American Civic Literacy courses, identifying opportunities to enhance shared content and developing instructional resources that can be incorporated into approved courses.

2. Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Problem-Solving Faculty Fellow
This Fellow will explore opportunities to strengthen students’ abilities to identify problems and opportunities, develop creative solutions, collaborate across disciplines and apply knowledge to real-world challenges. Responsibilities include examining existing Capstone courses and developing shared content and resources.

3. Computational Thinking Faculty Fellow
This Fellow will explore how computational thinking and related transferable skills can be more intentionally incorporated into existing Quantitative Reasoning general education courses. The work will emphasize computational thinking broadly, including problem decomposition, logical reasoning, data literacy, modeling and the application of computational approaches.

4. General Education Curriculum and Implementation Faculty Fellow
This Fellow will provide leadership and coordination for curricular processes associated with general education revisions. Responsibilities may include supporting the development and review of course proposals, developing guidance for faculty and departments, facilitating communication across academic units and working with the University Curriculum Council, the Individual Course Committee, the General Education Committee and Registrar’s Office on curricular approvals and implementation. This position is particularly well suited to faculty experienced in curriculum development, faculty governance, general education or collaborative curricular initiatives.

Anticipated deliverables

The three content-area Faculty Fellows (Civic Skills, Culture, and Society; Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Problem-Solving; and Computational Thinking) will collaborate with faculty and the UCC General Education Committee to identify opportunities to strengthen relevant competencies within existing general education courses.

Each Fellow will help develop a set of common instructional resources that faculty can incorporate into approved courses, including:

• Common course-description language that identifies the relevant knowledge and competencies addressed in the course.
• An additional course topic that supports the integration of the designated content area into existing courses.
• A Canvas module that includes one or more collaborative learning activities or assignments to support student learning.

These deliverables will provide faculty with practical, adaptable resources that strengthen consistency across general education courses while preserving disciplinary flexibility and faculty expertise.

Appointment and compensation

• Appointment period: Remainder of Fall Semester 2026 and Spring Semester 2027.
• Compensation: Each Fellow will receive a $5,000 stipend in recognition of the leadership and service associated with the appointment.
• Time commitment: Approximately four hours per week outside of the faculty member’s regular workload.
• Potential renewal: The General Education Curriculum and Implementation Faculty Fellow position may be renewed for AY 2027–2028, depending on University needs and the Fellow’s interest and availability.

The Fellows will report to Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Sarah Poggione and work closely with the University Curriculum Council (UCC) General Education Committee. Fellows will meet regularly as a team and collaborate with faculty and University partners as needed. They will serve in advisory and facilitative roles, supporting established faculty governance and curricular approval processes.

Faculty qualifications

• Experience with undergraduate teaching and curriculum, including general education where applicable.
• Relevant expertise in the selected fellowship area.
• Experience with curriculum development, revision or academic leadership.
• Strong collaborative and facilitative skills and an ability to engage faculty across disciplines.
• An understanding of undergraduate teaching and learning from an institution-wide perspective.
• For the General Education Curriculum and Implementation Fellowship, particular consideration will be given to experience with university- or college-level curriculum development, faculty governance, UCC processes and the implementation of curricular change.

Application requirements

1. Statement of Interest (300–500 words)
Identify the Faculty Fellow position for which you are applying and describe your relevant expertise, experience and interest in contributing to Ohio University’s general education initiative.

2. Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages)
Emphasize relevant experiences, including undergraduate teaching, general education, curriculum development, disciplinary or professional expertise, and collaborative leadership across academic units or campuses.

3. Department Chair or School Director Support
Include a brief statement or email of support from your department chair, school director or associate dean.

Selection process

Applications will be reviewed by the vice provost for academic affairs and representatives from the UCC General Education Committee. Selection will be based on relevant expertise, experience in undergraduate teaching and curriculum development, evidence of successful collaboration and academic leadership, and the ability to bring an institution-wide perspective to the work.

Application submission

Application deadline: Nov. 12, 2026, by 5 p.m.

Submit application materials via email to: Charlotte D’Augustine (daugustine@ohio.edu). 

Questions may be directed to: Sarah Poggione, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs (poggione@ohio.edu). 

Help shape the future of general education at OHIO

Ohio University’s general education curriculum is central to the undergraduate experience.

These fellowships provide an opportunity for faculty to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries, share their expertise and contribute directly to curricular innovations that will benefit students across the University. Faculty from all Ohio University campuses, colleges and disciplines who are interested in this work are encouraged to apply.