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 reasons other than practical training (OPT or CPT). The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
The review of applications will begin on July 24, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Job Title
Part-Time Lecturer Department of English
Work Schedule
This position generally works on a Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule between the hours of 8:00AM to 5:00PM with office hours as required.
Notice of Vacancy Number
F26-00048
Desired Start Date
08/01/2026
Job Category
Faculty - Adjunct/Lecturer
Job Type
Faculty - Part Time
Pay Grade
100 - Part-Time Lecturer - less than 15 credit hour (FT)
Salary Range
$1200/credit hour
Benefits Associated with this Position
No Benefits
Job Summary/Basic Function
Part-Time Lecturer (adjunct) faculty position within the Department of English.
Specific Responsibilities
Part-Time Lecturer (adjunct) faculty members in the Department of English teach from one to three composition courses per semester or the equivalent; when possible, Part-Time Lecturer (adjunct) faculty members have one or two preparations each semester.
Required Relevant Education & Experience
A master’s degree in English or related field is required; university-level teaching experience is preferred.
Required Field(s) of Study
Preferred Relevant Education and Experience
The Department currently has a specific need for instructors to teach Junior-level composition courses (Writing and Research in the Professions).
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 plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, 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.
