Visting Lecturer in Merchandising

Position Summary
The Merchandising faculty at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a fulltime Visiting Lecturer position beginning August 1 2025. We welcome individuals whose perspectives professional experiences and/or educational backgrounds advance the understanding of merchandising as a humancentered discipline connecting concepts to consumers. The Merchandising program consists of ten fulltime scholars and practitioners whose diverse backgrounds enrich our academic community. Our students and faculty benefit from this range of experience including the valuable insights brought by individuals who have transitioned from industry to academia. The Merchandising program is widely recognized for pedagogical excellence with faculty members receiving universitylevel teaching awards. The Merchandising program is situated within the Eskenazi School of Art Architecture Design and the College of Arts & Sciences. This location contextualizes our approach to merchandising with a rich liberal arts background and a deep crossdisciplinary exploration of creative and analytical approaches. The Eskenazi School of Art Architecture Design (Eskenazi School) is composed of diverse scholars and practitioners at the forefront of integrative design thinking and practice. The Eskenazi School houses six undergraduate degree programs in art design and merchandising as well as graduate degree programs in art architecture and merchandising. This is where art merchandising architecture and design merge to shape the future of creativity from imagination to implementation. Position details Position responsibilities include but are not limited to: Teaching an annual course load of six courses 3/3 during the 10month academic year. Collaborating with faculty in curriculum development and program review. Providing service as needed by the program and school. Maintaining professional and academic expertise. We seek candidates who will bring innovative perspectives to complement and enhance our programs existing strengths. About Us: Eskenazi School of Art Architecture Design houses fourteen distinct areas in art architecture design and merchandising. Our students are encouraged to learn collaboratively and across disciplines while immersing themselves in a particular area of study. Additionally the schools positioning as part of the College of Arts and Sciences allows us to equip graduates with the insights and values of a classical liberal arts education. Our Mission We are the nexus of art architecture design and merchandising at Indianas flagship universityadvancing research creative activity and education in our state and beyond. As a transdisciplinary community of ethical leaders we embrace the liberal arts encourage risktaking inspire innovation and fuel creativity in a complex world. The Eskenazi School actively upholds diversity equity and inclusion as critical principles of our research teaching and service. We validate the voice and potential of every member of our community strive to create a culture where difference is valued and celebrate multiple perspectives within and beyond the school. We believe social and cultural consciousness inspires meaningful dialogue and empowers all to become influential and fulfilled citizens of the world.