Indiana University

Position Summary

The School of Education at Indiana University Kokomo invites applications for a full-time Visiting Lecturer in Education / Paraprofessional Coordinator beginning August 1, 2025. This is a three-year, 10-month per year term with an additional summer administrative stipend. The position is subject to renew after the 2027-2028 academic year. For more information about the program, please visit our website at https://kokomo.iu.edu/education/index.html.

Position Overview

The mission of the School of Education is to serve and enhance our community by preparing knowledgeable and compassionate educators who will serve as effective members and leaders of the P-12 education profession. We are dedicated to equipping our candidates with the essential knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to become highly qualified education professionals. Our commitment extends to meeting the needs of our region and strengthening our communities through collaborative initiatives. We support and uplift all individuals.

The Visiting Lecturer in Education/Paraprofessional Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating the Pathways for Paraprofessionals Program to meet program objectives, including program design, recruitment, retention, and support. This role involves collaborating with P12 educational partnerships, managing the onboarding process for paraprofessional students, and working closely with campus support services to ensure the success of the program. The coordinator will serve as the primary liaison between paraprofessional candidates, university instructors, P12 mentor teachers, academic advisors, and school district partners.

Additionally, the successful candidate will teach two courses each semester in our undergraduate teacher education program. The specific courses taught will depend on the candidate’s background, with priority areas including literacy (science of reading), special education, early childhood education, social studies, and/or curriculum design and delivery.

One of eight campuses of Indiana University, Indiana University Kokomo, is a comprehensive non-residential campus located 50 miles north of Indianapolis in Kokomo, Indiana, a city with a population of about 57,000. Committed to student success, the campus serves approximately 3,300 students from a 14-county area in north-central Indiana. IU Kokomo has around 260 full-time faculty and staff. Associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees are offered. Additional information about Indiana University Kokomo is at http://www.iuk.edu. This institution is a provider of ADA services. Persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this application process should contact the Office of Affirmative Action at 765-455-9316.

Indiana University Kokomo seeks faculty skilled at working with members of diverse cultures and committed to preparing students to be engaged members of an increasingly diverse society. Indiana University Kokomo is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX.

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Education, or related content field, with a specialization to teach relevant courses.
• Five+ years of experience teaching in P12 classroom.
• Demonstration of strong communication and organizational skills, and a team-oriented approach to work.
• Commitment to teaching, service, and student engagement.
• Ability to teach college-level courses in multiple formats (in person, online, and hybrid).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or related field.
• Experience and evidence of successful teaching at the university level, including in online and/or hybrid settings.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and lead learning programs.
• Expertise in adult learning theory to effectively coordinate efforts while catering to the developmental needs of adult learners.
• Experience working with educational institutions and support services.
• Experience using Canvas or other Learning Management Systems.

Department Contact for Questions

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/29959. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Sharon Johnson, School of Education, 2300 S. Washington St., Kokomo, IN, 46904, or sclellan@iu.edu.

Additional Qualifications

Paraprofessional Coordinator

• Monitor and support paraprofessionals’ progress throughout the program.
• Coordinate the schedule of classes for the program.
• Coordinate the program orientation and new student onboarding.
• Create and implement strategies to recruit qualified paraprofessionals.
• Conduct outreach and promotional activities to increase program visibility.
• Work with campus support services to provide ongoing resources and assistance to paraprofessionals.

Visiting Lecturer

• Teach and prepare two courses per semester in our teacher education program. Courses may be in-person, Online, hybrid, or in additional formats, and may be offered in the evenings.
• Conference with students regarding coursework, fieldwork, and academic endeavors.
• Provide service to the school, college, campus, and university and participate in shared governance activities.
• Manage a productive teaching/learning environment.