The Merchandising faculty at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a full-time 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 human-centered discipline connecting concepts to consumers. The Merchandising program consists of ten full-time 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 university-level 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, cross-disciplinary exploration of creative and analytical approaches. The Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design (Eskenazi School) (https://eskenazi.indiana.edu/) 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 10-month 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  program's existing strengths. 

Candidates must have either:  

• A bachelor’s degree with substantial merchandising/retailing industry experience (10+  years) OR  
• A master’s degree with at least one degree in Merchandising or related discipline at either the  undergraduate or graduate level  

Preferred Qualifications include: 

• Demonstrated record of leadership and mentoring 
• Academic degree in merchandising/retailing  
• Professional experience in retail buying/planning and/or digital analytics • Experience in higher education teaching  
• Engagement with professional and disciplinary organizations

Applicants will submit: 

1. Curriculum vitae 
2. Letter of Application 
3. Statement of teaching 
4. Names of three references with contact information 

Contact For Questions: 

Kim Jones, Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design at Indiana University, Mies van der Rohe  Building: 321 N. Eagleson Ave. Bloomington, IN 47405 Phone: 812-856-7448. Email: soadhr@iu.edu 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications  received by March 17, 2025, will receive full consideration.  

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit applications to https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/27984 

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 school’s  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 Indiana’s flagship university— advancing research, creative activity, and education in our state and beyond. As a transdisciplinary  community of ethical leaders, we embrace the liberal arts, encourage risk-taking, 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. 

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider  of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on  individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity,  color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information,  marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.