Assistant Teaching Professor of Educational Studies

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What you'll do and what you will bring:

Position Function:

Advise students in the Masters degree program and serve as appropriate on doctoral dissertation-in-practice committees. Participate in ongoing course and curriculum development as a part of the faculty team in Adult and Community Education, the Department of Educational Studies, and Teachers College. Work effectively with various populations of students, colleagues, and members of the community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching: Candidate responsibilities include teaching graduate level courses related to adult and community education. Instructional duties will include recruitment and student advising for masters programs and serving on doctoral committees.
• Service: The candidate will be expected to have involvement in and contributions to academic or professional organizations and societies that represent adult and community education and related fields; service to the Department of Educational Studies, Teachers College, and Ball State University.
• Research: The candidate is expected to be current and fluent with research related to adult and community education, learning theory, and community engagement. The candidate should regularly engage with scholarly work at conferences and in print, including occasional presentation and publication of original research.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in adult education, community education, or closely related field (by date of appointment).
• Relevant and successful teaching experience or potential to teach adult education courses designed to serve multiple graduate programs.
• Qualifications aligning with graduate faculty status within the department and university.
• Ability to teach and conduct academic duties in face-to-face and online environments.
• Knowledge and experience in working with diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of openness and expertise in leadership and/or collaborative engagement with peers and colleagues.
• A commitment to strengthening and supporting ongoing growth of our programs.
• Experience teaching using online and distance-learning course delivery methods.
• Experience advising graduate students, chairing, or serving on doctoral committees.
• Experience working with community organizations, community education, and/or governmental organizations.
• Experience with community engagement or service-learning activities.
• Evidence of scholarly activities (i.e. publications, research, and grants) related to adult and community education.

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How to apply:

For inquiries about this position, please contact: Dr. Mike Steele, michael.steele@bsu.edu

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Required Application Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae *Please do not use the Autofill feature for resume/vitae
• Letter of application summarizing qualifications

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Transcripts may be uploaded at the time of application, however, an official transcript must be received by the issuing institution at the time of employment.

Application Deadline: July 1, 2026, 12:01 p.m.

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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