Lecturer in Education (Indiana University Bloomington)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Candidates should submit (a) letter of application describing their specific qualifications for the position, teaching and scholarly interests, civic engagement, and articulation of how their teaching and service contributes to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion; (b) curriculum vita; and (c) one syllabus. Candidates should also provide the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for at least three professional references. All application materials must be submitted online at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/19236

Posting Details

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Indiana University’s non-discrimination statement is found in policy UA-01 at http://www.policies.iu.edu. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. The address for Indiana University’s Title IX Coordinator is: 400 E. 7th Street, Poplars 833, Bloomington, IN 47405.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online at https://protect.iu.edu/police-safety/annual-reports/index.html You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD

Position Details

Title	Visiting Lecturer, Urban Literacy Education
Appointment Status	Non-Tenure Track
Department	IUPUI School of Education
Location	Indianapolis
Position Summary	The Indiana University School of Education at IUPUI in Indianapolis is seeking an exemplary Visiting Lecturer to contribute to our progressive urban teacher education programs. The ideal candidate should have expertise with teaching in literacy teacher education, with a focus on early childhood and/or elementary education; urban/multicultural education; a commitment to urban education and communities; and a readiness to partner with local schools to provide transformative teacher education. The School of Education at IUPUI is an urban serving institution located in the heart of Indianapolis. Our school of education has approximately 30 full time faculty all of whom are actively engaged in teaching, scholarship of teaching, and research focused on urban education. Many of our faculty have scholarship interests that focus on social justice and anti-racist practices, partnerships with urban communities and schools, and critical perspectives in education. Faculty in our teacher education programs are committed to preparing teachers to enact transformative practices in urban schools, field-based experiences that support our teacher candidates, and diversifying the teacher workforce. For more information, visit our website at: www.education.iupui.edu. As the state’s premier urban research institution, IUPUI is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUPUI condemns racism in all its forms and has taken an anti-racist stance that moves beyond mere statements to interrogating its policies, procedures, and practices. We hope to identify individuals who will assist in our mission to dismantle racism so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at IUPUI. Responsibilities: Design and implement literacy teacher education curriculum for early childhood and elementary education that grounds pre-service teachers in deep understanding of critical social justice pedagogy, human development, and urban communities within strong field-based experiences. Collaborate with faculty in the urban teacher education programs to develop mutually beneficial partnerships with local schools. Lead or assist in ongoing program development, innovation, and evaluation. Engage in the scholarship of teaching. Provide service to department, university, community, and professional organizations. We seek greater diversity in our faculty and welcome applications from People of Color, individuals with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and members of other underrepresented groups. About the Campus Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is located in the heart of a metropolitan area of more than two million people, the state’s capitol and a vibrant business, arts museum and cultural community. With 30,000 students from 49 states and 122 countries, and more than 200 academic programs, the campus is among the Top 10 “up and coming” universities in US World and News Report’s ranking, earning national recognition as a model for urban higher education for the 21st century. IUPUI is committed to serving the need of both non-traditional and traditional students. For more information about IUPUI, visit www.iupui.edu.
Basic Qualifications	Earned Master’s degree in Education Curricular and instructional expertise in Culturally Relevant/Sustaining Pedagogy and other asset pedagogies. Record of positive impact with youth in urban schools, universities, and/or communities. Capacity to teach undergraduate courses in teacher education programs. Critical pedagogy addressing issues of power, privilege and empowerment and the ways these issues affect children and communities.
Department Contact for Questions	Direct questions about the position or program to Dr. Ted Hall, Search Committee Chair, at tedhall@indiana.edu. IUPUI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Individuals who require accommodations to participate in the application process should notify Ashley Clemons at indysoe@iupui.eduwith appropriate advance notice.
Additional Qualifications	A minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience in an urban setting. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to urban issues. Experience or interest in forming partnerships with urban schools to support prospective and practicing teachers in linguistically, culturally and economically diverse settings. Experience or desire to work with diverse and/or underserved populations. Experience in integrating technology into teaching.
Salary and Rank	Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Special Instructions	Candidates should submit (a) letter of application describing their specific qualifications for the position, teaching and scholarly interests, civic engagement, and articulation of how their teaching and service contributes to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion; (b) curriculum vita; and © one syllabus. Candidates should also provide the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for at least three professional references. All application materials must be submitted online at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/19236
For Best Consideration Date	07/01/2023
Expected Start Date	08/01/2023
Posting/OAA #	IU-100429-2023