Visiting Lecturer of Elementary Education at Indiana University

Title Visiting Lecturer of Elementary Education Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU South Bend Education Location South Bend Position Summary

The School of Education at Indiana University South Bend is seeking a full-time lecturer (Non-Tenure Track) in Elementary Education with training in and knowledge of STEM Education practices for the Spring 2026 Semester.

Responsibilities will include:

• Teach four courses per semester in elementary, Special Education and/or STEM education and related content for graduate and undergraduate teacher preparation programs.
• Teaching in the summer is voluntary and compensated separately.
• Courses may be in-person, Online, hybrid, or in additional formats, and may be offered in the evenings/weekends and off-campus partner locations.
• Assisting in recruitment and retention efforts as needed.
• Working collaboratively with faculty from across campuses, K-12 schools, and agencies.
• May provide service to the school, college, campus, and university and participating in shared governance activities.
  
  

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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Basic Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Education with an emphasis in Elementary Education, Special Education, or STEM Education.
• 5+ years of experience teaching in an elementary classroom (prek-5).
• Demonstration of excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Elementary Education or related field
• Experience and evidence of successful teaching at the university level, including in online and/or hybrid settings
  
  

Experience facilitating curriculum development, mapping, and evaluation within the Special Education or STEM concentrations.

Department Contact for Questions

Tony Randles

[email protected]

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Special Instructions

Interested candidates must submit the following items for consideration:

• LETTER OF APPLICATION -A cover letter that addresses the qualifications described and the applicant’s interest in the position, with particular emphasis on experience with Science of Reading and working in early childhood educational contexts
• CURRENT CURRICULUM VITAE or resume
• TRANSCRIPT, submit all university undergraduate and graduate transcripts – unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application, but official transcripts will be required prior to finalization of hiring.
• TEACHING STATEMENT, submit a two page teaching statement
  
  

LIST OF REFERENCES , submit complete contact information for three to six professional references. Reference letters must be submitted only through the online application process.

For Best Consideration Date 10/28/2025 Expected Start Date 01/01/2026 Posting Number IU-101365-2025