Visiting Lecturer

About the role

The Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences at Indiana University Indianapolis (IU Indy) invites applications for a one-year term, full-time, non-tenure-track position as a lecturer in Earth Sciences. The expected starting date is August 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students
• Experience in quality teaching in undergraduate earth and/or environmental sciences
• Experience teaching courses such as environmental geology, introductory oceanography, and science writing
• Interest and ability to mentor and coordinate graduate teaching assistants
• Experience with online teaching and course development

Requirements

• M.S. degree in Geology or Environmental Science is required, and a Ph.D. is preferred

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate experience in quality teaching in undergraduate earth and/or environmental sciences
• Interest and ability to mentor and coordinate graduate teaching assistants
• Experience with online teaching and course development

Skills

• Quality teaching in undergraduate earth and/or environmental sciences
• Experience teaching courses such as environmental geology, introductory oceanography, and science writing
• Experience with online teaching and course development

Benefits

A senior faculty member will serve as a mentor for the lecturer. Lecturers at IU Indy also have opportunities to participate in professional development as well as engaging in department committee service.

Pay

Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience, and compensation includes an attractive benefits package.

Schedule

The expected starting date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

For additional questions please contact Dr. Gabriel Filippelli (gfilippe@iu.edu).