Job Description
Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track
Department: IU East School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Location East
Position Summary IU East At a Glance Indiana University East , a regional campus of Indiana University, offers residents of eastern Indiana, western Ohio and beyond a broad range of bachelor's degrees, selected master's degrees, and certificates through its traditional main campus in Richmond, off-campus sites, and online program options. Indiana University East values variety of backgrounds, experiences, and intellectual perspectives among its faculty, staff, and students. The campus is dedicated to being a strong partner in enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic development of the region it serves through community and civic engagement. Indiana University East challenges students to grow intellectually and personally in a supportive and scholarly environment where faculty teaching skills and participation in the creation and dissemination of new knowledge and artistic work enhance learning opportunities for all.
Learn more about IU East. Position Summary: Indiana University East, Richmond, IN, invites applications for an anticipated full-time lecturer position in
Criminal Justice for the academic year beginning
August 1, 2026 . Candidates for all full-time positions must demonstrate a strong desire to excel in teaching and provide ongoing support for student success, in and out of the classroom. Online delivery of programs is an increasingly important aspect of the IU East enrollment strategy; H-1B sponsorship is not available for this position.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities - Lecturers teach a 4/4 load of online and face-to-face introductory and advanced Criminal Justice courses in the BS in Criminal Justice program. Summer teaching is optional.
- Teaching will mainly center around generalist undergraduate courses such as Research Methods, Senior Seminar/Capstone, Courts, Corrections, Policing, and special topics courses. Lecturers would be responsible for more robust teaching expectations, but no research obligations.
- Provide service in a variety of departmental roles such as internship advising and career mentoring. The successful candidate should expect to actively engage with professional and community partners in a variety of ongoing programs.
- Communicate subject matter clearly, correctly, and effectively. Use methods, materials, and technology appropriate to the subject matter.
- Manage the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school and campus academic policies.
- Participate in service across the department, college, school, university, and profession levels.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse populations within the university and community.
Basic Qualifications Earned Master's degree (MA, MS) in a Criminal Justice field with training in research and quantitative methods. Demonstrated commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching and service.
Department Contact for Questions Shannon Snapp
Human Resource Business Partner
shsnapp@iu.edu
Salary and Rank Salary is commensurate with experience.
For Best Consideration Date: 11/20/2025
Expected Start Date: 08/01/2026
Posting Number IU-101400-2025
Job Tags
Full time, Summer work, Internship, H1b,