Visiting Lecturer in History

Indiana University Kokomo invites applications for a Visiting Lecturer in History, with a start date of January 1, 2025 and continuing through the Spring 2026 semester (3 semesters). We seek applicants with an educational background and teaching experience in American History.

One of eight campuses of Indiana University, Indiana University Kokomo is a comprehensive non-residential campus located 50 miles north of Indianapolis in Kokomo, Indiana, with a population of about 57,000. Committed to student success, the campus serves approximately 3,300 students from a 14-county area in north-central Indiana. IU Kokomo has around 260 full-time faculty and staff. Associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees are offered. Additional information about Indiana University Kokomo is at http://www.iuk.edu. This institution is a provider of ADA service. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in this application process should contact the Office of Affirmative Action at 765-455-9316.
 

Indiana University Kokomo seeks faculty skilled at working with members of diverse cultures and committed to preparing students to be engaged members of an increasingly diverse society. Indiana University Kokomo is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as Title IX requires.

M.A. in History required (Ph.D. preferred). Candidates are expected to be effective teachers, and an active research agenda is preferred. Teaching experience preferred. Appropriate university/professional/community service is also expected.

The Visiting Lecturer will teach four courses per semester, including general education/foundational history courses, upper-level classes, and online graduate classes in 19th and 20th Century US History. Topically, these could include (but are not limited to) courses on post-WWII history, the 1960s, and women’s history and pre-WWII and 19th century topics are welcome as well. They will be required to teach in both online and in-person formats.

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Lauren Stewart, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2300 S. Washington St., Kokomo, IN, 46904, or ljs7@iu.edu.

For full consideration, completed applications must be received by November 5, 2024. Please create your candidate profile at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/26092. Only candidate profiles submitted in this way will be considered. To be considered complete, your submission must include the following:

• Detailed Letter of Application
• Teaching philosophy
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and complete contact information for three academic references