Assistant Teaching Professor of Student Success

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7294018 (Ref.No. BSU45787)
Posted: Newly posted
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Assistant Teaching Professor of Student Success will instruct on-campus courses in the SOAR (Success, Opportunity, Aspirations, Readiness) program and collaborate with the Director of Student Success on other college initiatives and activities focusing on preparing students for career and educational success and increased student enrollment and retention.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach SOAR classes (CFA 111, 222, 333) focusing on student success and career preparation; course load to be determined based on semester offerings
Ensure the SOAR course content stays up-to-date and effective
Participate in organizing and attending student success activities such as New Student Orientation, Weeks of Welcome, CFA Talks, FAME, and any new events/initiatives that are created
Collaborate with campus partners to ensure effective integration and adaptation of their offerings for CFA students
Offer ongoing support and referral services to students, utilizing Navigate360 to notate interactions and track services
Other duties as assigned as it relates to the growth of Student Success within the College of Fine Arts
Evening and weekend work may be required

The College of Fine Arts invites applicants for a Non-Tenure Line faculty position available beginning August 2025. The Assistant Teaching Professor of Student Success will instruct on-campus courses in the SOAR (Success, Opportunity, Aspirations, Readiness) program and collaborate with the Director of Student Success on other college initiatives and activities focusing on preparing students for career and educational success and increased student enrollment and retention.
Salary and benefit packages for this position are competitive, with salaries for this opportunity beginning at $50,000 annually.

Job Function:

Teach SOAR classes (CFA 111, 222, 333) focusing on student success and career preparation; course load to be determined based on semester offerings
Ensure the SOAR course content stays up-to-date and effective
Participate in organizing and attending student success activities such as New Student Orientation, Weeks of Welcome, CFA Talks, FAME, and any new events/initiatives that are created
Collaborate with campus partners to ensure effective integration and adaptation of their offerings for CFA students
Offer ongoing support and referral services to students, utilizing Navigate360 to notate interactions and track services
Other duties as assigned as it relates to the growth of Student Success within the College of Fine Arts
Evening and weekend work may be required

Minimum Experience:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution
At least 24 months (three academic years) of undergraduate-teaching experience
Strong communication skills

Preferred Experience:

Master’s degree in an arts related field
At least 40 months (five academic) years of undergraduate teaching experience
Prior experience in an academic student support area (tutoring, mentoring, etc) or counseling or education
Knowledge of the industries involved within the College of Fine Arts; art, music, theatre, dance

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.

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