Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of ISOM

Ball State University; Indiana, Muncie (PA, IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an Assistant Lecturer/Teaching Professor for the Department of Information Systems & Operations Management. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire and educate students in a collaborative environment. The position requires a commitment to innovative teaching and impactful scholarly work, all while fostering inclusiveness and community engagement. Ideal candidates will possess a master's degree in information systems or a related field, with a preference for those holding a doctorate or extensive experience. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to student success and lifelong learning.

Benefits

Affordable Healthcare

Retirement

Tuition Remission

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Earned master's degree in information systems or related area required.
• Doctorate or extensive experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in ISOM department.
• Engage in innovative teaching across modalities.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Information Systems

Business Analytics

Education

Master's Degree in Information Systems

Doctorate Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer-and the only recognized education institution-in the State of Indiana.
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The Department of Information Systems & Operations Management welcomes applications for an Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor for the Fall 2025.

Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one's home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.

Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusiveness. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.

Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

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The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management at Ball State University has a one-year full-time contract faculty position available August 16, 2025 for the academic year.

Primary responsibilities include teaching twelve semester hours each fall and spring semester undergraduate or graduate courses ISOM department is offering. They may be delivered on campus and online.

Earned masters degree in information systems, computer technology, computer science, business analytics, or closely related areas from an accredited institution by date of appointment.

A doctorate degree or extensive working experience in the above areas.

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Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Position Title	Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of ISOM
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Appointment Type	Non-Tenure-track/Contract
Length of Appointment	FT Semester
Description
Minimum Qualifications
Authorization to work in the US	Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
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Pre-Employment Screening	Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
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Department	Info Systems & Operations Mgt:300060
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Posting Detail Information

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring valuesand describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.

For inquiries regarding this vacancy, please contact Dr. Chan Gu, [e-mail].

Posting Number	202501449F
Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	08/15/2025
Position End Date
Posting Date	04/01/2025
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)	04/20/2025
Information regarding transcripts	The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
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