Lecturer (Open Rank) in Nursing

Indiana University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Columbus invites applications for a full-time, open-rank Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Teaching Professor in Nursing. This is a 10‑month, non‑tenure track faculty appointment with an anticipated start date of January 2027.

The Lecturer track focuses on teaching undergraduate nursing courses, with responsibilities including course leadership, student assessment, and potential mentoring of new faculty.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) and two years of current clinical experience.
• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Clinical teaching assignments may be in healthcare settings, recent clinical experience in teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach clinical and/or didactic courses in the undergraduate program.
• Evaluate students according to course competencies and requirements.
• Participate as Course Leader as needed; mentor new faculty members; engage in university and community service; pursue professional development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical experience

Nursing

Education

Master’s degree in nursing (MSN)

Indiana RN license eligibility (or current license)

Job description

Title Lecturer (Open Rank) in Nursing Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Columbus - Behavioral, Health and Life Sciences Location Columbus Position Summary

Indiana University Columbus is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives that informs academic excellence. We desire candidates whose work contributes to the three pillars established by Indiana University’s Student Success and Opportunity, Transformative Research and Creativity, and Service to our State and Beyond.

IU Columbus strives to be the destination for those who seek a high-quality education and a welcoming, distinctive small university experience that prepares our students to collaborate and contribute in meaningful and significant ways both locally and globally. Our mission is to advance the state of Indiana and the intellectual growth of its citizens to the highest levels nationally and internationally through research and creative activity, teaching and learning, and community engagement by offering a distinctive blend of bachelor’s, master’s, and professional degrees.

The IU Columbus School of Nursing in the Division of Behavioral, Health, and Life Sciences invites applications for a full-time, open-rank Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Teaching Professor in Nursing. This is a 10‑month, non‑tenure track faculty appointment with an anticipated start date of January 2027.

Lecturer Track Responsibilities

The Lecturer rank is responsible for teaching clinical and/or didactic courses in the undergraduate program and other courses as appropriate. Specific functions and assignments are outlined by Department Chairperson, Campus Dean/Director, or Course Leader. Responsibilities include teaching nursing students in accordance with area of graduate preparation and/or professional experience; evaluating students in accordance with the course competencies and requirements; assuming Course Leader responsibilities as needed; participating in university and/or community service in support of teaching; mentoring new faculty members as needed; and participating in professional development.

Basic Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) and two years of current clinical experience. Candidates must have active Indiana RN license eligibility (or current license).

Teaching experience is preferred. Clinical teaching assignments may be in healthcare settings such as area hospitals therefore recent clinical experience in the area of teaching responsibilities is preferred.

Department Contact for Questions

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Kimdy Le, Division Head of Behavioral, Life and Health Sciences, via [e-mail]. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until all positions are filled and departmental needs are met.

Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Starting salary range of $62,500 - $65,000 for Lecturer Track Nursing Faculty Special Instructions

For Best Consideration Date 10/26/2026 Expected Start Date 01/01/2027 Posting Number IU-101720-2026