Lecturer

Indiana University, United States

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Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
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Position Details


Title Lecturer
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IUPUI Department of Earth Sciences – School of Science
Location Indianapolis
Position Summary
                                                             Lecturer

                                           Indiana University Indianapolis 

                                             Department of Earth Sciences

 
The Department of Earth Sciences at Indiana University Indianapolis (IUPUI) invites applications for a non‐tenure‐track position as a lecturer in Earth Sciences. The expected starting date is August 1, 2024.
 We seek a lecturer who is committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. An M.S. degree in geology or environmental science is required and a Ph.D. is preferred. Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience in quality teaching in undergraduate earth and/or environmental sciences. Candidates with experience teaching courses such as introductory physical or environmental geology as well as introductory oceanography are especially welcome to apply. Interest and ability to mentor and coordinate graduate teaching assistants are essential. Experience with course development and online teaching are desirable. 
A senior faculty member will serve as a mentor for the lecturer. Lecturers at IUI also have opportunities to participate in professional development as well as engaging in department committee service. Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience, and compensation includes an attractive benefits package. 
Applicants should submit a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae, summaries of recent peer and/or student teaching evaluations (if available), and the names and email addresses of three references. 
 
About the department: We are a vibrant Earth Sciences department with 13 faculty, 3 of whom are full-time lecturers and senior lecturers (https://science.iupui.edu/earthsciences). As a department we are committed to teaching students to be aware of how humans interact with the environment, while also teaching responsible stewardship of Earth’s resources. The department offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in geology and environmental science, minors in geology and environmental science, an M.S. in Geology, and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Applied Earth Sciences. Our department also works closely with the Center for Earth and Environmental Science to provide service-learning opportunities in our courses and broaden our students’ exposure and connection to our community. 
 
 
 
The School of Science at Indiana University Indianapolis is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars.
 
The Indiana University Indianapolis campus is located near downtown Indianapolis, a city that uniquely combines the cultural amenities of urban life with the residential qualities of smaller communities and is highly affordable. As the major center for industry and government within the state, Indianapolis has a wide variety of research and training sites.
 
Indiana University Indianapolis is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here, which includes contact information. The Annual Security Reports, containing policy statements and crime statistics for Indiana University campuses, are available through Public Safety and the IU Police Department web sites at https://protect.iu.edu/police-safety/annual-reports/index.html . A paper copy will be provided upon request from Public Safety at [email protected] .
 
As the state’s premier urban research institution, Indiana University Indianapolis is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. Indiana University Indianapolis condemns racism in all its forms and has taken an anti-racist stance that moves beyond mere statements to interrogating its policies, procedures, and practices. We hope to identify individuals who will assist in our mission to dismantle racism so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at Indiana University Indianapolis.
 
Review of applications will begin on April 30, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
Basic Qualifications
M.S. degree in geology or environmental science is required and a Ph.D. is preferred. Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience in quality teaching in undergraduate earth and/or environmental sciences. Candidates with experience teaching courses such as introductory physical or environmental geology as well as introductory oceanography 
Department Contact for Questions
Kathy Licht
e-mail: [email protected]
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank commensurate with experience and qualifications
Special Instructions
For Best Consideration Date 04/30/2024
Expected Start Date 08/01/2024
Posting/OAA # IU-100822-2024

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