Position Title: Instructor of Elementary Education Compensation: $3,000 Department: Elementary Education - Temp Start Date: 04/29/2026 About this opportunity: The Department of Elementary Education is seeking part-time semester contract faculty members to teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses, whose strengths and experiences are in the areas of curriculum and instruction. Positions are available Spring 2026. What you'll do and what you'll bring: The Department of Elementary Education at Ball State University is seeking elementary education part-time semester contract faculty members to teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses, whose strengths and experiences are in the areas of curriculum and instruction. Position is available Spring 2026. 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. Minimum Qualifications: 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. Authorization to work in the U.S. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications: 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. Applications will be held on file for one year from the posting date. How to apply: Pre-Employment Screening: Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification, Information Regarding Transcripts: The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree is required at the time of hire (even if obtained from BSU), Degree verification will be conducted. Please do not use the Autofill process from your resume. Required Documents: Resume 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 of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors. Optional Documents: Letter of Recommendation Master's Transcripts Thank you for your interest in this position at Ball State University. Applications will be held on file for one year from the posting date. The screening and selection process is currently underway and will continue until successful candidates are chosen or the search is closed. Should a review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted using the contact information in your application. It is suggested that you bundle your documents together to ensure that you can include all required documents. Please contact Department Chairperson, Dr. Jackie Sydnor via email jtsydnor@bsu.edu with questions. Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters. 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. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance. People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: 765-285-1834 Fax: 765-285-8663