Assistant Teaching Professor of Educational Studies

Ball State University; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick days

Holidays

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ball State University in Muncie, IN invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Educational Studies. The position covers online and on-campus instruction for undergraduate and graduate students in secondary teacher education, focusing on curriculum concepts, foundations, and technology integration.

The role requires a doctorate in curriculum and instruction or related field, and a valid secondary teaching license.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in curriculum and instruction, secondary teacher education, or a closely related field.
• Relevant teaching experience in secondary schools with the ability to relate these experiences to instruction for Middle and High School Teacher Education majors.
• Has held a valid secondary teaching license.
• Ability to effectively teach and conduct academic duties in both online and on-campus environments.
• Possesses knowledge and experience in working with various student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach methods courses at undergraduate and graduate levels focusing on secondary teacher preparation, curriculum, foundations, and technology integration.
• Oversee practicum and student teaching supervision.
• Provide program oversight and coordination.
• Conduct local, state, and national presentations.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online teaching

Secondary education

Curriculum development

College teaching

Education

PhD/EdD in curriculum and instruction

Secondary teacher education

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Teaching Professor of Educational Studies

Compensation: $54,000 - $59,000

Department: Educational Studies

Start Date: 08/01/2027

About this opportunity

The Department of Educational Studies welcomes applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Educational Studies. This is a full-time non-tenure line faculty position for the academic year 2026-27.

What you'll do and what you will bring

Position Function: The faculty member will teach online and on-campus courses for both undergraduate and graduate students in Ball State’s secondary education teacher. The courses will target secondary curriculum concepts, educational foundations, and technology integration. The faculty member will work effectively with various populations of students and colleagues. As part of their role, the faculty member will engage with members of the community.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for teaching methods courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Educational Studies, with a focus on secondary teacher preparation, curriculum, educational foundations, and educational technology.
• Oversee practicum and student teaching supervisions.
• Provide program oversight and coordination.
• Conduct local, state, and national presentations.
• Knowledge of, and engagement in scholarship relevant to the field.
• Participate in departmental, college, and/or university committees

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in curriculum and instruction, secondary teacher education, or a closely related field.
• Relevant and successful teaching experience in secondary schools with the ability for relating these experiences to instruction for Middle and High School Teacher Education majors.
• Has held a valid secondary teaching license.
• Facilitate graduate faculty studies within the department and university.
• Ability to effectively teach and conduct academic duties in both online and on-campus environments.
• Possesses knowledge and experience in working with various student populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching through both on-campus and online learning course delivery methods.
• Experience with community engagement and/or service-based learning.
• Experience working with teacher education platforms for certification or licensing (i.e., edTPA, TK20, etc.).
• Evidence of scholarly activities (i.e., publications, research, and grants) related to the field of teacher education, involving curriculum, pedagogy, discipline-specific literacy, and technology integration.
• Experience working with multicultural, international, and diverse student

The closing date for this position is: Monday, December 7, 12:01 a.m.

What we offer

• 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year.
• Paid parental leave (6 weeks).
• Affordable health and dental insurance.
• Robust long-term disability and life insurance plans.
• As well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family.
• We cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State.

Relocation Program: MakeMyMove

• Up to $5,000 cash for relocation
• Co-working space courtesy of The Innovation Connector
• Access to the Ball State University Library
• One-semester Rec Fit pass at Ball State University
• Discounted Ball State Athletics tickets
• Help desk for connecting to local resources
• Opportunity for board participation
• Six-month YMCA membership

Relocation programs on MakeMyMove have specific eligibility requirements, and benefits may vary by program. Applicants should review the current MakeMyMove page to confirm eligibility, available benefits, and program status.

Ball State’s support for relocation resources and community partnerships aligns with Destination 2040: Our Flight Path, the University’s strategic plan. The plan calls our University to work with community partners to promote talent attraction and retention, foster economic growth in East Central Indiana, and strengthen the economic and social vitality of the communities we serve. Explore the program and check your eligibility through MakeMyMove.

Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly.

There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family.

We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters.

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. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position.

Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance.

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