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Title Lecturer in Geosciences with additional title of STEM Center Director

Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track

Department IU Northwest Geosciences

Location Northwest

Position Summary Review date begins October 21, 2026: ( by this date to ensure full consideration by themittee).

Final date:

November 4, 2026: Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. The Department of Biology and Geosciences within the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education at Indiana University Northwest seeks to fill a Lecturer in Geology and STEM Center Director position. The position is a full-time, 12-month appointment. The teaching load is to be half time during the Fall, Spring, and Summer (a 2/2/1 FTE equivalent) with the remainder devoted to directing STEM Center programs. Lecturer in

Geology Teaching Responsibilities:

We seek a broadly educated geologist with demonstratedmitment to teaching at the undergraduate level. This position will contribute to majors in geoscience, environmental science, and sustainability, as well as general education courses. The individual will have a focus on STEM student success, the ability to implement sound pedagogy for both in-person and online instruction, and amitment to undergraduate engagement. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory and early-career courses in earth science, geology, or geography (including geographic information systems [GIS]) and upper-level geology and geography courses based on the successful candidate's areas of expertise and departmental needs. Course assignments may include courses in GIS, field methods and laboratory techniques, and climate change science, and foundational courses at the 100- and 200-level including introductory courses in Earth science, historical geology, and a first-year seminar in geoscience. Expertise in GIS, surficial processes and systems (geomorphology, Quaternary, glacial/climate systems, soils), and other expertise that willplement departmental expertise in mineralogy, ocean science, petrology, sedimentology/stratigraphy, and structural geology is particularly valued. With the Fall 2026 ranization, the Departments of Geosciences and Biology merged and offer B.S. and B.A. degrees in Biological and Physical Sciences that will include majors in biology, environmental science (B.S. only), and geoscience, and an online B.A. degree in sustainability, d among five IU regional campuses. Additionally, the department contributes to programs in science education and a master's program in liberal studies. Core teaching responsibilities include a 6-hour equivalent per semester teaching load in the fall and spring semesters, and a 3-hour equivalent teaching load in the summer in face-to-face or online modalities. The teaching load may be unequally distributed based on departmental needs. Additionally, the successful candidate will actively engage in service to the department, campus, discipline, and themunity.

STEM Center Responsibilities:

The STEM Center Director will:

Provide leadership in developing/maintaining an effective, integrated approach to support student success in STEM working closely with internal andmunity college stakeholders.

Work closely with STEM faculty and key campus administrators to enhance outreach and recruitment efforts of students in STEM programs.

Advocate for student retention and success initiatives across campus and assume a leadership role in developing a culture of belonging and success for all STEM students.

Engage with high schools,munity, and industry stakeholders to enhance student interest in STEM and increase student knowledge of, and access to, STEM employment opportunities during the school year, summer, and after graduation.

Coordinate services and activities with STEM faculty and existing campus support services in counseling, advising, tutoring, mentoring, and career services to maximize resources and achieve project goals.

Plan, develop, and integrate innovative support services and activities designed to facilitate the success of STEM students.

Prepare regular reports on the center's overall effectiveness for project and campus leadership in accordance with the approved evaluation plan.

ABOUT INDIANA UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST

One of ten campuses of Indiana University, IU Northwest is located in metropolitan Northwest Indiana, approximately 30 miles southeast of Chicago and 10 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. The campus has a student population of approximately 3,200 degree-seeking students and more than 30,000 alumni, most of whom remain in the Northwest Indiana region, and has been recognized by the Department of Education as a minority and Hispanic serving institution. The campus offers Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's degrees from the College of Arts, Sciences & Education, the College of Health and Human Services, and the College of Business & Public Affairs. The campus is also home to IU School of Medicine-Northwest-Gary, the region's only four-year medical doctorate program. As a student-centered campus, IU Northwest ismitted to academic excellence characterized by a love of ideas and achievement in learning, discovery, creativity, research andmunity engagement. Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and a provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination which includes contact information.

Basic Qualifications Required Qualifications:

M.S. in Geology or closely related field by May 31, 2027.

Demonstrated ability to teach introductory/early career courses in earth science, geology, or geography, and majors' courses based on candidate expertise and departmental needs - including courses in GIS, field methods, and historical geology.

Demonstrated ability to work collegially with students, fellow faculty, and staff.

Demonstrated ability to drive multiple projects to successfulpletion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in involving undergraduate students in high impact activities that engage and prepare students for advancement.
• Ability to incorporate modern technologies in teaching, and/or mentored student projects.
• Willingness to assist the department and campus in its ability to reach strategic goals, as specified in IUN's strategic plan.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in initiating new ideas and addressing student, faculty, or staff concerns. Excellent collaboration and team building skills.

Five years of experience/leadership in STEM education or industry; experience or familiarity with programs or services to encourage success of low-ie, and other STEM majors in skillspetencies. Department for Questions Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to the searchmittee chair: Kristin Huysken, Ph.

D., 3400

Broadway, Gary, IN 46408, khuyskeniu Additional Qualifications All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as of the position start date. The department is unable to sponsor visas for this position. For questions about work eligibility, the searchmittee can connect you with the IU Office of International Services. Salary and Rank Salary ismensurate with experience and education.

Special Instructions Interested candidates should review andplete the online application that requires uploading curriculum vitae; letter of application; statement of teaching philosophy; and list of three references with contact information to include mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone numbers at indiana.peopleadmin/postings/34322 For Best Consideration Date Expected Start Date 07/01/2027

Posting Number

IU-101675-2026

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