Asst. Lecturer / Asst. Teaching Professor of Elementary Education

Job Details

Position Title:
Asst. Teaching Professor of Elementary Education

Compensation:
$50,000-$57,000

Department:
Elementary Education

Start Date:
08/02/2026

About this opportunity:
The Department of Elementary Education is seeking a full-time, temporary (one-year, non-renewable) contract faculty member for the 2026-27 AY. Primary responsibilities include teaching on-campus undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary education, partnering with school and community agencies, and performing other duties assigned by the department chairperson.

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:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Elementary Education.
• Partnering with school and community agencies.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Department Chairperson.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Elementary Education or related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment.
• At least three years (6 academic semesters / 24 months) of elementary level classroom teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Elementary Education or related field from an accredited institution, university teaching experience, knowledge and experience working with diverse learners, experience partnering with schools and/or community agencies, teaching experiences with preservice teachers in the field, and knowledge of shifts in literacy practices (i.e., Science of Reading).

How to apply:
For inquiries about this opportunity, please contact Dr.Jackie Sydnor
jtsydnor@bsu.edu

Please follow upload instructions and attach all required supporting application documents listed below. Only applications submitted through Workday, which include all required documents listed below, will be considered.

Required Application Documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae *Please do not use the Autofill feature for resume/vitae

What we offer:
At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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