Lecturer

The School of Science (SoS – https://science.indianapolis.iu.edu/) at Indiana University Indianapolis (IU Indianapolis) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Lecturer beginning August 1, 2026 in the area of forensic science. This position is for in-person teaching at the IU Indianapolis campus. The academic home of the selected candidate will be in Biology or Chemistry and Chemical Biology with primary teaching and service responsibilities in the Forensic and Investigative Science (FIS) Program.

The FIS Program is a FEPAC accredited program. The FIS program offers B.S. and M.S. degrees with forensic biology and forensic chemistry concentrations and is starting a new B.S. degree in digital forensics. Currently, the B.S. program has over 260 students and continues to grow annually at the rate of over 100 new students per academic term. More information about the program can be found at https://science.indianapolis.iu.edu/forensic/ .

The successful candidate will be qualified to teach courses in Forensic and Investigative Sciences. These courses could include general forensic science survey courses, forensic science laboratory management, ethics, quality control, and forensic science and the law. A successful candidate will also be expected to teach upper level, specialized technical forensic science courses in Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, or Forensic Microscopy depending on their expertise. Non-tenure track teaching faculty have service and scholarly work expectations in addition to their primary teaching responsibilities and are eligible for promotion to the ranks of Senior Lecturer and Teaching Professor.

Applicants should hold at minimum a M.S. in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related field from an accredited university by the date of appointment. The field of expertise and experience must include forensic science. Experience as a forensic science practitioner in either private or public forensic laboratories is highly valued but not required. Experience teaching courses at the university level is preferred.

Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their educational background, experiences, and reasons for interest in this position, a curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy statement (up to two pages), and the name and contact information for three references through the online application portal.

IU Indianapolis, the state’s premier urban research institution, is a national leader in life sciences research, civic engagement, service learning, first-year experiences, and assessment of institutional effectiveness. IU Indianapolis more than 25,000 students pursue Indiana University degrees across seventeen distinct schools, ranging from Business and Liberal Arts to Science and Informatics. Indianapolis, the state capital of Indiana, is the 16th largest city in the nation and is home to outstanding cultural institutions and several professional sports teams situated in a diverse regional economy. The IU Indianapolis School of Science is comprised of 6 departments and 2 interdisciplinary programs and is the largest non-medical school on the IU Indianapolis campus.

Department contact for questions – Dr. John Goodpaster, e-mail address;

The review of applications will begin on April 17, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

M.S. in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related field from an accredited university by the date of appointment. The field of expertise and experience must include forensic science.

Dr. John Goodpaster
e-mail: jvgoodpa@iu.edu

Experience as a forensic science practitioner in either private or public forensic laboratories is highly valued but not required. Experience in teaching courses at the university level is preferred.

Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their educational background, experiences, and reasons for interest in this position, a curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy statement (two pages), and name and e-mail address of three references.