Assistant Teaching Professor of Honors

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About this Opportunity The Ball State Honors College seeks a dynamic instructor who can work and mentor highly motivated students in a learner-directed environment that features small classes and opportunities for project-based or discussion-based courses.

In particular, the Honors College is seeking a full-time, nine-month, one-year renewable position with an emphasis in either the natural/physical sciences or the arts (preferably visual arts, dance, and/or theatre).

Faculty should be able to teach core courses in the Honors College curriculum, as well as upper-level topic-based courses of their expertise.

Faculty are also expected to contribute to the strong community of honors faculty, staff, and students through mentorship opportunities and engaging in co-curricular and extracurricular honors experiences.

About Ball State University Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one’s home unit.

These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.

Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities.

We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities.

We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusiveness.

We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.

Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence.

We invite you to be part of our community.

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.

Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation.

We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Benefits and Community
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Affordable Healthcare

Retirement

Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development

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Please visit the following link to explore: https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs To learn about other faculty opportunities at Ball State University, please visit the following link: Ball State Faculty Opportunities Live Near Your Work - If you are considering living near the Ball State area, please visit the following link to learn more about relocation and living in east central Indiana: https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work There's more to discover IN Indiana! Visit the following link to learn more: IN Indiana Appointment Type Non-Tenure-track/Contract Length of Appointment FT Academic Year Description Full-time, nine-month, one-year renewable position with an emphasis in either the natural/physical sciences or the arts (preferably visual arts, dance, and/or theatre).

A.

Teach 12 credit hours of Honors College courses each academic term.

Teaching assignments will include interdisciplinary explorations in the natural/physical sciences, or in the fine arts with emphasis on contemporary societal issues.

Faculty will also teach courses with in-depth inter-or-multidisciplinary topics as colloquia.
B.

Work collaboratively with current faculty to develop innovative pedagogy in the Honors College.
C.

Mentor undergraduate Honors students on thesis topics or fellowship projects.
D.

Contribute to the intellectual and professional life of the Honors College, Ball State University, and the surrounding community.
E.

Perform other service related duties as assigned by the Dean.

Minimum Qualifications A.

Graduate degree in the natural, physical, or social sciences; humanities; the fine arts; or closely related areas from an accredited college or university by the time of employment.
B.

Evidence of potential for excellence in pedagogical innovation, interdisciplinary interactions, and mentoring undergraduates.

Authorization to work in the US Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications A.

Terminal degree in the natural, physical, or social sciences; or closely related areas from an accredited college or university.
B.

Experience teaching small, discussion-based seminars.
C.

Experience teaching across disciplines, crafting service-learning or community engagement collaborations, and mentoring students.

Required Certifications/Licensures Pre-Employment Screening Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.

EEO Statement Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Posting Detail Information Position End Date Posting Date 05/28/2025 Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here.

(Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled.

The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.) 06/10/2025 Information regarding transcripts The option to upload transcripts is available.

Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU).

Degree verification will be conducted.

Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile).

In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring valuesand describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.

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Postsecondary Teachers