Assistant Lecturer of History
About The Position
The Ball State University Department of History is searching for a secondary social studies education instructor for the 2026-2027 school year. The candidate will start in August, work on the main campus, and duties include placing field experiences and supervising student teachers, teaching classes in middle and high school social studies education, and providing leadership in campus, community, and regional school relations. Our social studies teaching students are highly sought after for teaching positions after graduation. An ABD or MA/MS candidate would be considered. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Requirements
- M.S. or M.A. in Social Studies Education by date of appointment
- Teaching experience in public schools
- Current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Social Studies Education
- Teaching experience at college level
Responsibilities
- Placing field experiences and supervising student teachers
- Teaching classes in middle and high school social studies education
- Providing leadership in campus, community, and regional school relations
Benefits
- 12 paid sick days
- 10 holidays a year
- Paid parental leave (6 weeks)
- Affordable health insurance
- Affordable dental insurance
- Robust long-term disability plans
- Robust life insurance plans
- Range of retirement benefits
- 90 percent coverage of child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State (from day one)
- Comprehensive medical and dental plans
- Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
- Wellness benefits
- Tuition coverage at Ball State for you and your family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
