Instructor of Elementary Education

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7131199 (Ref.No. BSU36222)
Posted: March 15, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Department of Elementary Education at Ball State University is seeking an elementary education part-time semester contract faculty member to teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses, whose strength and experience is in the area of curriculum and instruction available August 2023.

Primary responsibilities for Master's degree candidates include teaching undergraduate courses in elementary and literacy education, with the expectation of teaching courses on-campus, partnering with school and community agencies, and performing other duties assigned by the department chairperson.

Primary responsibilities for Doctorate degree candidates include teaching online graduate courses in elementary and literacy education.

Applications will be held on file for one year from the posting date.

Job Function:

The Department of Elementary Education at Ball State University is seeking an elementary education part-time semester contract faculty member to teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses, whose strength and experience is in the area of curriculum and instruction available August 2023.

Primary responsibilities for Master's degree candidates include teaching undergraduate courses in elementary and literacy education, with the expectation of teaching courses on-campus, partnering with school and community agencies, and performing other duties assigned by the department chairperson.

Primary responsibilities for Doctorate degree candidates include teaching online graduate courses in elementary and literacy education.

Applications will be held on file for one year from the posting date.

Minimum Experience:

Masters or Doctorate in elementary education or related area from an accredited institution; at least three years elementary classroom teaching experience; knowledge of recent trends in elementary education.


Preferred Experience:

University teaching experience; knowledge of working with diverse learners; experience partnering with schools and community agencies; doctorate in elementary education or related area from an accredited institution.


At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.