Lecturer, Library and Information Science

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Indianapolis invites applications for a full-time lecturer-track position in the Department of Library and Information Science. The appointee will teach graduate LIS courses, supervise independent studies, and mentor students on a 10-month cycle beginning August 1, 2027.

The department values interdisciplinary collaboration and aims to incorporate AI tools to enhance learning. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of professional LIS experience, strong pedagogy, and a

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree.
• 5+ years of professional experience related to the listed areas of expertise.
• Knowledge of pedagogical theory and state-of-the-art practice.
• Documented effective teaching at the graduate level.
• Ability to adapt pedagogy for changing methodologies, technologies, and student needs.
• Commitment to departmental and school service, especially when curriculum development and instruction are key concerns.
• Willingness to lead pedagogical and assessment initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in the LIS department; typically four course sections per semester and 3–5 different courses per academic year.
• Supervise independent studies.
• Mentor graduate students.
• Contribute to course and curriculum development.
• Contribute to department, school and campus service and the profession.

Skills

Digital preservation & web archiving

Electronic records management

Archival intelligence

Database and asset management

Education

MLS/MLIS degree (ALA-accredited)

Job description

Posting Details

Title: Lecturer, Library and Information Science

Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track

Department: IU Indianapolis Department of Library and Information Science - Luddy School

Location: Indianapolis

Position Summary: 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. Ideal candidates will also shape their teaching in ways that leverage the unique strengths of Luddy Indianapolis, including its interdisciplinary and collaborative environment and commitment to service and community engagement. We especially welcome candidates who bring direct experience or novel approaches to incorporating generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) (and related tools) to enhance student learning. Public syllabi for courses offered in our program can be found at: https://syllabi.iu.edu/

Responsibilities

• 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.)

Basic 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

Department Contact for Questions

Austin Stroud, PhD, search committee chair, [e-mail]

Additional Information

Expected Start Date: 08/01/2027

For Best Consideration Date: 12/01/2026

Supplemental Questions

1. Have you previously been employed with IU?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Application
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Sample Syllabus
5. List Of References

About the Department of Library and Information Science

In 2000, the Indianapolis location of the Indiana University School of Library and Information Science was founded to provide high-quality library education to students who could not be residential students, needing distance learning options. The Department is ALA-accredited, offering students a wide array of academic and career specializations. The LIS department is particularly strong in the application of technology to the information professions and in public libraries, children/youth services, and increasingly archives, particularly digital curation. Tenure track and lecturer faculty work together to provide engaged and engaging education with a commitment to the development of the library and information professions. Securing external funding for student support and faculty research is important to the Department and to the School.

About the Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering - Indianapolis

The Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing was the first completely new school in the United States devoted exclusively to Informatics and a range of its sub-disciplines. In 2013 the Indiana University School of Library and Information Science merged with the School of Informatics. With its formative national role in creating the nation’s largest Informatics Program on the Bloomington and Indianapolis campus, the school is the broadest and one of the largest information/computing schools in the U.S. At IU Indianapolis, the school offers six Ph.D. programs (Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computer Science, Health and Biomedical Informatics, and Information Science), eight Master’s programs (Applied Data Science, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction, Library and Information Science, and Software Engineering), eight Baccalaureate programs (Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Full Stack Developer, Health Information Management, Informatics and Media Arts and Science), and several undergraduate and graduate certificate programs.

About Indiana University Indianapolis

The IU Indianapolis campus, with over 20,000 students, is located on a large tract of land adjacent to downtown Indianapolis. IU Indy offers a full range of academic programs and is the only R1 research university in the city of Indianapolis. Indiana University is an academic leader in the development and use of information technology.

About Indianapolis

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