Lecturer, Library and Information Science
Application Deadline: December 1, 2026
The Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering in Indianapolis invites applications for one full-time lecturer-track faculty position in the Department of Library and Information Science. The appointment will begin on August 1, 2027. This 10-month appointment (August through May) is annually renewable, based upon satisfactory performance.
Additional compensation is available for candidates interested in teaching during the summer months.
A committed educator is sought to join our department on the Indianapolis campus. We are interested in candidates with one or more of the following areas of expertise:
Digital preservation & web archiving
Electronic records management
Archival intelligence
Database and asset management
Candidates must have experience effectively teaching in an online environment and five or more years of professional (industry) experience in one or more areas of expertise listed above. A deep understanding of career opportunities in the information professions and a passion for graduate student mentoring for academic and professional success is necessary.
Responsibilities
Full-time lecturer-track faculty commit to a balanced workload of teaching and service, which includes:
Teach graduate courses in the LIS department; typically, four course section/equivalents per semester and 3-5 different courses per academic year
Supervise independent studies
Mentor graduate students
Contribute to course and curriculum development
Contribute to the department, school and campus level, and the professional community through service (e.g., committees, initiatives, task forces, etc.)
Required Qualifications
ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree
5+ years of professional experience related to one or more of the above listed areas of expertise
Knowledge of pedagogical theory and state-of-the-art practice
Documented effective teaching at the graduate level
An ability to adapt pedagogy for changing methodologies, technologies, and student needs
A commitment to departmental and school service, especially when and where curriculum development and instruction are key concerns
A willingness to lead pedagogical and assessment initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
Previous instructional experience in higher education
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