Assistant Teaching Professor of Special Education

Ball State University • Muncie, IN

6d • $54,000 - $57,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Special Education welcomes applications for a continuing full-time non-tenure faculty position beginning in the Fall semester 2027. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U. S. without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Special Education or a related field
• P-12 teaching experience with students with exceptionalities
• Documentation of a teaching license (may be expired)
• Ability to teach classes on-campus, including evening classes
• Demonstrated knowledge of special education practices including instruction for students with disabilities, IEP processes, and inclusive practices
• Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Active licensure in Special Education or related discipline
• PhD or EdD in Special Education
• Experience teaching in higher education in various modalities
• 3 or more years of teaching in a special education setting or serving students with exceptionalities
• Experience supervising pre-service teachers

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Special Education that address entry level content as well as specialized areas of expertise. Must be available to teach face-to-face courses on campus (potential evening courses) and capable of teaching online asynchronous or synchronous courses if needed
• Maintain qualifications to ensure ability to teach in the teacher preparation sequence (e.g., history of teaching in schools) and/or the graduate program (terminal degree, current engagement in the field)
• Participate in departmental and program area faculty meetings; serving on department, college, or university committees
• Maintain in person and online office hours during the week
• Collaborate with other faculty in Special Education as appropriate to ensure program delivery maintains current best practices and accreditation standards
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the department chair and/or program manager(s)

Benefits

• 12 paid sick days
• 10 holidays a year
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Affordable health and dental insurance
• Robust long-term disability and life insurance plans
• A range of retirement benefits
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree