Professor Jobs in Ohio

Professor jobs in Ohio are concentrated in higher education, research, and professional development, with demand at every level from adjunct instructor to full professor at major universities and community colleges. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the largest hiring metros, home to anchor institutions like The Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University, and the University of Cincinnati. The most in-demand specialties include STEM fields, nursing and health sciences, and business administration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles127+
Top employerThe Ohio State University
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring24
Work type71% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Assistant Clinical Lecturer
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Assistant Clinical Lecturer
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio
Corporate Training
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Master of Nursing
1,001-5,000

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Semester Lecturer - Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
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Semester Lecturer - Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Assistant Professor
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Assistant Professor
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
Master's degree in fine arts
501-1,000

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Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
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Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
John Carroll University
University Heights, Ohio
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Doctoral degree in counseling psychology
1,001-5,000

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Professor Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Bowling Green
15 jobs
Cincinnati
12 jobs
Oxford
9 jobs
Akron
8 jobs
Toledo
8 jobs
Westerville
8 jobs
Dayton
6 jobs
Cleveland
4 jobs

Professor Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • The Ohio State University24
  • Bowling Green State University15
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital10
  • Miami University9
  • Otterbein University8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in professor jobs across Ohio.

  • Terminal degree (PhD or MFA) in the relevant discipline required by Ohio institutions
  • Prior teaching experience at the college or university level strongly preferred
  • Active scholarly record including peer-reviewed publications or equivalent creative works
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver curriculum for in-person and online formats
  • Experience with Ohio public university accreditation standards and assessment reporting
  • Commitment to student success initiatives aligned with Ohio's Complete College Ohio goals

Professor Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a professor in Ohio?

Most Ohio colleges and universities require a terminal degree in your field, typically a PhD or MFA, for tenure-track positions. Community colleges such as Columbus State and Cuyahoga Community College sometimes hire instructors with a master's degree and substantial professional experience. Ohio does not issue a state teaching license for post-secondary faculty, so hiring decisions are made at the institutional level based on credentials, scholarship, and teaching record.

Which companies hire professors in Ohio?

Ohio professor roles are posted by The Ohio State University, Bowling Green State University, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's large public university system and its network of regional campuses make it one of the more active states for faculty hiring throughout the academic year.

Which Ohio cities have the most professor jobs?

Columbus, Bowling Green, and Cincinnati are the Ohio cities with the most professor openings. Columbus leads because The Ohio State University and its medical center, along with Columbus State Community College and Franklin University, generate consistent faculty demand, while Cleveland and Cincinnati anchor hiring through large research universities and affiliated academic medical centers serving those metro areas.

Are there remote professor jobs in Ohio?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because many professor roles involve in-person lectures, labs, and campus office hours. About 29% of professor openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong growth in online program delivery. Fully remote openings are most common in asynchronous online programs at institutions like Ohio University Online and Franklin University.

How can I get hired as a professor in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is adjunct or part-time instruction, which Ohio community colleges and regional university campuses use regularly to fill immediate teaching needs and evaluate candidates for future full-time roles. Columbus State Community College, Sinclair Community College, and the regional campuses of Ohio State and Kent State actively post adjunct openings. A completed master's degree, a strong writing sample or teaching portfolio, and willingness to teach introductory courses give candidates a clear edge.

Where can I find and apply to professor jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to professor jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across institutions and specialties. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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