Assistant Teaching Professor

Ball State University • Muncie, IN

23h • $58,000 - $65,000

About The Position

An Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics faculty position is available starting August 2026. The successful application will be teaching primarily introductory courses for non-majors, though other courses may be needed as determined by the department chair and will participate in departmental service-related activities. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. What you'll do and what you will bring: Duties and Responsibilities: The successful applicant will be expected to teach full-time (12 credit hours) lecture and laboratory courses primarily in the areas of introductory physics and astronomy. The successful applicant will contribute intellectual and professional service to the department at a level associated with contract-faculty-positions.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, physics education, or related discipline from an accredited institution by date of appointment.
• Teaching experience at the college level, which may include typical graduate assistantship assignments.
• Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching introductory physics and/or astronomy courses for majors, non-majors, and/or pre-service elementary education majors.
• Effective communication skills in classroom and laboratory settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach full-time (12 credit hours) lecture and laboratory courses primarily in the areas of introductory physics and astronomy.
• Contribute intellectual and professional service to the department at a level associated with contract-faculty-positions.

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, as well a 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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree