About the Institution
Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.
Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute’s historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the “Fighting Sycamores,” fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.
Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.
Comments to Applicants
Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Please note that the references you provide on your application will receive a notification request for a recommendation letter immediately upon submission of the application.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Job Title
Full-Time Lecturer
Work Schedule
To be determined
Notice of Vacancy Number
F26-00022
Desired Start Date
08/01/2026
Job Category
Faculty - Instructor
Job Type
Faculty - Full Time
Pay Grade
105 - Full-Time Lecturer - with more than 15 credit, benefits, One or Two Semesters (FY)
Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Benefits Associated with this Position
- Sick Leave: Accrues at a rate of 12 days per fiscal year.
- Life Insurance: The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.
- Medical, Dental and prescription Drug Coverage: The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University. Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products. Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.
- TIAA Auto Enroll: New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning. Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days.
- Fee Waiver Program: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate. Consult your department for any limitations or restrictions.
Optional Benefits
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Voluntary Life Insurance: Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.
- Voluntary Vision Plan: May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.
Job Summary/Basic Function
Full-Time Lecturer will teach 1-5 courses of COMM 101 or any other courses that assigned.
Specific Responsibilities
The duties in this role may include:
- Primarily teach introduction to public speaking, a core first-year foundational studies course for all undergraduates. Qualified candidates may have the opportunity to teach other courses that serve the department’s communication curriculum.
- Provide instruction for 5 in-person courses a semester. Full time lecturers teach a 5-5 course load across fall and spring semesters.
- Assess student work and provide constructive and timely feedback on how to improve students’ content knowledge, critical thinking skills, research abilities, and oral and written communication skills, etc.
- Mentor first-year undergraduate students to successfully acclimate to the College.
- Build, maintain and keep current course Canvas sites.
- Hold office hours.
- Attend College workshops and professional development opportunities related to the first-year curriculum; complete campus-wide training required by the Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources.
Required Relevant Education & Experience
Master’s in Communication or related field
Significant experience teaching public speaking/introduction to public communication at the college level
Demonstrated excellence in teaching
Required Field(s) of Study
Communication or related field
Preferred Relevant Education and Experience
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Able to adapt to change, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, Excellent public speaking skills, Experience and knowledge in job related program, Experience in an educational environment preferred, Must be comfortable networking with groups or individuals, Professional demeanor, high energy, dynamic personality and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications, Proven verbal and written communication skills, Willing to interact with students, Work effectively with a diverse community
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Qualifications & Disclaimer
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
NCAA Guidelines
All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.
No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.
