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 enrolls approximately 1000 students as a branch of IU Indianapolis, and undergraduate and graduate students have access to degrees from Indiana University conferred in Columbus. Students engage in classes of the same rigor and academic experiences as any student at IU, but on a smaller, more close-knit campus.

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.

A non-tenure track appointment is available on August 1, 2025, at the rank of Lecturer in the IU School of Nursing at IU Columbus. This position is a ten-month teaching assignment with responsibilities in teaching, and research and service that supports teaching. The initial appointment will be for three years, with opportunity for annual reappointments.

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.

BENEFITS: Indiana University is committed to offering benefits that deliver the highest quality and value. Plans funded by IU include Medical Insurance (included prescription and vision coverage), Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA); Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Base Retirement Plan (IU contributes amount equal to 10% of base salary each pay period which is subject to three-year cliff vesting requirement); Basic Group Life Insurance; Paid Time Off (as explained below); and IU Tuition Benefit for employee, spouse, and qualifying dependents. Voluntary Plans Funded by the Employee include Supplemental Retirement Plans, Long Term Disability, Supplemental Life Insurance, Supplemental Dependent Life Insurance, Supplemental Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D); and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA – including Healthcare FSA & Dependent Care FSA).

Lecturers are entitled to 3 weeks informal sick leave, and medical leave 3-6 weeks (fully paid) plus 9 weeks half paid for serious medical leave for their own medical needs, per calendar year, when appropriately documented. Lecturers are also entitled to Family Formation leave of 12 weeks fully paid; family support leave 12 weeks fully paid (with maximum of 2 family formation or family support leaves per 5 years; with 1 semester in-between).

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Caroline Sims, Assistant Dean of Nursing at cesims@iu.edu. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled and departmental needs are met.

IU Columbus is located one hour south of Indianapolis, 1-1/4 hours from Louisville, and 1-1/2 hours from Cincinnati. Columbus is known for its world class architecture, wonderful programs for young children, many parks, excellent philharmonic orchestra, and people trails.

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in nursing and two years of current clinical experience. Candidates must be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Indiana. 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.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Caroline Sims, Assistant Dean of Nursing at cesims@iu.edu. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled and departmental needs are met.

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit an Online Application, Cover Letter, Curriculum Vita, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Peer Review of Teaching, and List of Professional References (3 minimum) to be considered for this position.