"Instructors of Theatre and Dance"

Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana. Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs.

The Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for instructors in theatre and dance with possible starting dates for Fall 2025 semester. Teaching responsibilities may include: Introduction to Theatre, Introduction to Dance, Acting I, Stagecraft, Introduction to Singing Actor, Auditions, Cabaret, Introduction to Ballet I, Introduction to Modern I, Design Awareness, and Introduction to Jazz among others.

Successful candidates will be committed to teaching a variety of courses in a collaborative teaching environment within a rigorous training program. Additional opportunities may exist as an artist within our production season. All faculty in the College of Fine Arts are expected to be productive scholars, or as appropriate to the position, artists, and to engage in public service activities as well as teaching and scholarship or artistic and creative endeavors.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Theatre or Dance from an accredited institution completed by the date of employment. Significant professional experience within chosen discipline. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Theatre or Dance from an accredited institution completed by date of employment. At least one year of university or college teaching experience.