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Visiting Lecturer jobs are open across colleges, universities, and professional schools, covering specializations from humanities and STEM disciplines to professional programs, at every level from adjunct to senior lecturer. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Department of Management, Marketing, and Business Law of the Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics of Indiana University South Bend invites application for a three-year Visiting Lecturer of Healthcare Management position starting August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate or graduate courses in the school, including in Healthcare Management. The visiting lecturer will be expected to evaluate, modify, develop, and promote the Healthcare Management area. The teaching load is equivalent to 12 credit hours of undergraduate or graduate coursework each semester (fall and spring). The selected candidate must be prepared to teach face-to-face and online courses, as needed by the department. Some courses taught may be offered in the evenings, off-site, and/or online. Summer teaching is voluntary and compensated separately. Lecturers are expected to participate in service activities to the department, school, campus, or community, such as regularly attending and participating in faculty meetings and serving on relevant committees. This position does not carry any expectations for a research program or publications.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in leadership roles in organizations across the healthcare industry, including hospitals/clinics, healthcare consulting firms, healthcare training centers, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, commercial health insurers, claims management, and long-term care facilities is desirable. Evidence of effective teaching. In the absence of college teaching experience, candidates with professional training or similar experience may be considered. Evidence of sustained professional engagement within the past five years (e.g., consulting practice, executive leadership, industry certifications, professional licensure, or comparable applied experience) sufficient to meet AACSB professionally qualified (IP) standards for instructional faculty. Experience in supporting curriculum development, experiential learning, and program development. Proven ability to promote the healthcare management major, fostering student interest and emphasizing its relevance in the business world. Active engagement with the academic and professional community. Demonstrated interest in mentoring and advising students, including guiding involvement in extracurricular activities, such as student clubs.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in visiting lecturer jobs.
- Master's degree or doctorate in a relevant academic discipline
- Prior college or university teaching experience, including guest or adjunct instruction
- Ability to develop and deliver course syllabi independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for classroom and academic settings
- Familiarity with learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard
- Active engagement with current research or professional practice in the subject area
Tips for Your Visiting Lecturer Job Search
Highlight syllabi you have designed
Many hiring committees ask for a sample syllabus before the first interview. Upload at least one syllabus alongside your CV so departments can confirm you can build a course from scratch, not just deliver someone else's curriculum.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists visiting lecturer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target departments with active course gaps
Visiting lecturer positions are often posted when a tenure-track faculty member is on leave or a new course is added. Check department course catalogs alongside job boards to spot gaps before a posting goes live and reach out proactively.
Prepare a teaching demonstration early
Most visiting lecturer searches include a 20-to-30-minute teaching demonstration as a formal interview stage. Prepare and rehearse this segment well before the first phone screen, since you may be invited to campus faster than you expect.
Negotiate course load and research time
Visiting lecturer offers often have room to adjust course load, office hours, and access to library or lab resources. Ask specifically about those terms during the offer stage, not after you sign, since they affect your workload and professional development significantly.
Visiting Lecturer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most visiting lecturers?
The most active employers for visiting lecturers right now are Texas A&M University, University of Florida, and University of Central Florida, and the most openings are in Florida, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to rise in spring and fall when institutions fill semester gaps.
How many visiting lecturer jobs are remote?
About 33% of visiting lecturer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with online delivery most common in general education, writing, and professional development courses. Lab-based, studio, and clinical disciplines are almost always in-person due to hands-on instruction requirements.
How do you become a visiting lecturer?
Start by completing a master's degree or doctorate in your discipline, then gain teaching experience through adjunct positions, graduate teaching assistantships, or professional workshops. Build a portfolio of syllabi and student evaluations, then apply to visiting lecturer openings at institutions that offer courses in your area. Networking within academic departments and professional associations also surfaces opportunities that never reach public job boards.
Can you get hired as a visiting lecturer with little teaching experience?
Yes, especially in professional and applied fields where industry experience substitutes for classroom time. Institutions hiring in business, design, healthcare, and technology frequently accept candidates who have led workshops, trained staff, or presented at conferences in place of formal teaching records. Frame your professional presentations and mentorship work as evidence of instructional ability and pair it with a strong sample syllabus.
What does the visiting lecturer interview process look like?
Most searches begin with a phone or video screen conducted by a department chair or search committee, followed by a campus or virtual visit that includes a teaching demonstration and meetings with faculty and students. Some institutions also request a writing sample or course proposal before extending an offer. The full process from first contact to offer typically runs several weeks.
Where can I find and apply to visiting lecturer jobs?
You can find and apply to visiting lecturer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges, universities, and professional schools across the United States. Find roles that match your discipline and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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