Assistant Teaching Professor

Ball State University • Muncie, IN

3d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

An Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics faculty position is available starting August 2027. 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. Position eligible for yearly renewal with satisfactory progress. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

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.
• 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
• 10 holidays a year
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Affordable health insurance
• Affordable dental insurance
• Robust long-term disability insurance plans
• Life insurance plans
• 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: Ph.D. or professional degree