Cincinnati, Ohio
Duquesne University
Millersville, Pennsylvania
Springfield, IL
Teaneck, New Jersey
New Orleans, Louisiana
Posted: 05-Jun-26
Type: Part-time
Categories:
Internal Number: R152365
Position Overview
The Ohio Prison Education Exchange Project (OPEEP) is hiring a semester lecturer to teach a yoga and mindfulness workshop series at the Ohio Reformatory for Women (ORW) in Marysville. OPEEP is working to expand the range of prison-based programming in the Arts and Sciences. Humanities education, in particular, equips incarcerated students with essential skillscritical thinking, effective communication, and analytical reasoningthat are foundational to long-term career and reentry success and to leadership.
Performance Objectives
- Serve as instructor for a series of yoga and mindfulness workshops, which will meet four (4) times for two and a half (2.5) hours each over the summer 2026 semester (June through August). The dates and times of the workshops will be determined by OPEEP staff in coordination with the instructor and the facility where the workshop(s) is taking place.
- Design and deliver workshops, including developing workshop programming and intended participant outcomes.
- Provide timely feedback to OPEEP staff about program delivery, effectiveness, and participant experience and engagement.
- Communicate with and provide on-site support to participants, including offering general guidance on yoga practice as appropriate within the scope of instruction.
- Lead all scheduled workshop sessions throughout the semester
Education and Experience Requirements
Required:
- Bachelors Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Completion of a Yoga Alliance 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) certification program or an equivalent nationally recognized certification program.
- Prior experience teaching yoga and mindfulness classes
- Must have reliable transportation to and from the primary work location during scheduled hours.
- Ability to pass necessary ODRC background check process
Desired:
- Completion of OPEEP instructor training
- Prior experience working with incarcerated populations in a prison setting
Additional Information
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.
The university will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include:
Required:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Proof of completion of a 200-hour yoga teacher training program from a recognized or reputable provider
The College
The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts over 80 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community.
Department Information
The Ohio Prison Education Exchange Project (OPEEP) addresses unjust prohibitions to higher education for those involved in the State of Ohios criminal justice system, by building robust, interdisciplinary, cross-campus, and sustainable prison education project, including an embedded Bachelor of Arts degree in WGSS at the Ohio Reformatory for Women.
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.
Grounded in Ohio State Universitys Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available. More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.
Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional
campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.
