About this role
Position Title
Lecturer
Appointment Type
Faculty
Job Description
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking a part-time term faculty position at the rank of Lecturer to teach one undergraduate course on the History of Iowa State University. We seek candidates with expertise in the history of Iowa State University. The successful candidate will have excellent teaching and communications skills and provide effective and welcoming experiences for students.
Initial appointment length is one semester. Renewal parameters are determined by performance and department need.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in History or a closely related field by the time of appointment
Documented expertise in the history of Iowa State University
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching at the college level as instructor of record
Evidence of teaching excellence
Department/Program & College Description
The Department of History at Iowa State University is a dynamic community of more than 20 tenured, term, and affiliated faculty and nearly 250 undergraduate majors and minors. Teaching faculty are fully integrated into the department with voting rights on all matters, save for personnel decisions concerning tenured or tenure-eligible faculty. As the record of past human aspirations and accomplishments, historical knowledge is essential for a full understanding of the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Thus, the Department of History provides broad-based historical education to all students at ISU. The Department also provides specialized instruction to History majors, including secondary-education majors who are training to become the Social Studies teachers of the future, as well as to students from any discipline who seek broader and deeper knowledge of the past.
Department Unit/Website:
https://history.iastate.edu/
Proposed Start Date
January 1, 2027
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 15, 2027
Number of Months Employed Per Year
09 Month Work Period
Time Type
Part time
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
- 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
- 3) Contact Information for Three References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
- Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date
October 29, 2026
Posting Close Date
November 4, 2026
Job Requisition Number
R20117
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.