Assistant Teaching Professor of Educational Studies

Ball State University • Muncie, IN

3d • $54,000 - $59,000

About The Position

The Department of Educational Studies at Ball State University is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor of Educational Studies for a full-time, non-tenure-line faculty position for the 2026–27 academic year. The faculty member will teach online and on-campus courses to undergraduate and graduate students in secondary education teacher preparation, focusing on secondary curriculum concepts, educational foundations, and technology integration. The role also involves working with varied student populations and colleagues and engaging with community members.

Requirements

• 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 to relate that experience to instruction for middle- and high-school teacher education majors.
• Valid secondary teaching license.
• Ability to teach and conduct academic duties effectively in both online and on-campus environments.
• Knowledge and experience working with various student populations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate methods courses in Educational Studies, with a focus on secondary teacher preparation, curriculum, educational foundations, and educational technology.
• Oversee practicum and student-teaching supervision.
• Provide program oversight and coordination.
• Conduct local, state, and national presentations.
• Engage in scholarship relevant to the field.
• Participate in departmental, college, and/or university committees.
• Facilitate graduate faculty studies within the department and university.
• Engage with members of the community.

Benefits

• 12 paid sick days per year.
• 10 holidays per year.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Affordable health and dental insurance.
• Long-term disability and life insurance plans.
• Retirement benefits.
• Coverage of 90% of a child’s or children’s undergraduate tuition at Ball State University, starting on the employee’s first day.
• Eligible MakeMyMove participants may receive up to $5,000 in relocation cash, coworking space, access to the Ball State University Library, a one-semester Rec Fit pass, discounted Ball State Athletics tickets, a local-resource help desk, an opportunity for board participation, and a six-month YMCA membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree