"Instructor of Public Management- Valparaiso-Merrillville Area"

Position Title:

Instructor of Public Management- Valparaiso-Merrillville Area

Compensation:

$6,000.00

Department:

Div of Lifetime Learning, NonCredit - Temp

Start Date:

03/31/2026

About this opportunity:

Lifetime Learning is welcoming applications for a part-time instructor to teach Ball State University’s Certified Public Manager accredited training course in the Valparaiso-Merrillville area of Indiana.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Function:

Approximately 39-78 hours of instructional time in Valpo/Merrillville, IN area teaching Ball State University’s Certified Public Manager accredited training.
This position has a desired start date of 09/01/2026 and a position end date of 08/31/2027.
Candidates must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee one class of state & local public managers from September 2026 – August 2027 (12 sessions) OR half of one class of state & local public managers for six months within that timeframe (6 sessions).
• Maintain full day class sessions once per month (approximately 6.5 hours of instruction time for each session).
• Take attendance for each session.
• Deliver instruction from a pre-determined curriculum that will be provided.
• Have students complete pre-tests, post-tests, and evaluations for each session on the day that will be provided.
• Grade monthly post-session assignments students submit to the Ball State CANVAS learning management system that will be provided.
• Maintain high standards of excellence in line with the National Consortium of Certified Public Managers and Ball State University.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus Certified Public Manager credential (i.e., Phase I and Phase II completed if obtained in Indiana) OR Master’s degree equivalent in related field.
• Two or more years of experience managing state, county, city, town, and/or other government-affiliated employees.
• Prior or current work experience in the state of Indiana OR prior or current residency in the state of Indiana.

How to apply:

Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below:
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REQUIRED:
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Contact information for 3 references
Cover Letter