Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Computer Science

Ball State University • Muncie, IN

3d • $57,000 - $61,000

About The Position

The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities is a residential school for academically gifted high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The Indiana Academy is located on the campus of Ball State University. This is a full-time, 10-month (academic year) contract position, renewable based on satisfactory job performance. Anticipated assignments include three to four sections per semester of high school computer science courses, including AP, dual credit, and electives that align with Indiana Computer Science standards, in addition to Colloquium, student advising, or other service requirements. Other computer science electives are possible. Student needs and teacher experience determine the final course load. Indiana Academy faculty, ranked in the top 10 in the nation (2026 Niche.com rankings) among public high school faculty, have the opportunity to create unique courses tailored to their areas of specialization. Faculty work together across disciplines to provide a one-of-a-kind education to Indiana’s high-ability students that includes AP, dual-credit, and specialty courses. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Computer Science, Computer Education, or a related field.
• Previous teaching experience at the secondary or undergraduate collegiate level.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution in Computer Science or a related field.
• Significant previous teaching experience at the secondary or undergraduate collegiate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credit hours each in fall and spring semesters of AP, dual credit, and electives that align with Indiana Computer Science standards, in addition to Colloquium, student advising, or other service requirements.
• Computer science electives that match the candidate’s specialty are possible. Student needs and teacher experience determine the final course load.
• Teach a colloquium course or be assigned a service duty each semester.
• Holding approximately 10 office hours per week.
• Providing professional service through various Outreach programs of the Indiana Academy.
• Engaging in scholarly activity.

Benefits

• 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
• Range of retirement benefits
• Cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level