Position Title: Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor Compensation: $45,000-$50,000 Department: Women's & Gender Studies (African American Studies) Start Date: 08/16/2027 About this opportunity: Ball State University welcomes applications for an Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor. This is a non-tenure-line, renewable position with a specialization in African American Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. What you'll do and what you will bring: Duties and Responsibilities: This is a non-tenure-line, renewable position with a specialization in African American Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies. Responsibilities include teaching four sections per semester of courses, including but not limited to AFAM 100 (Introduction to African American Studies), AFAM 150 (Understanding Race, Antiracism and Intersectionality), WGS 210 (Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies), and WGS 220 (International Women’s Issues), with the opportunity to teach upper-level courses in the African American Studies program and Women’s and Gender Studies program. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in African American Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies, or in a related field by date of appointment. Preferred Qualifications: ABD or Ph.D. in African American Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies, or in a related field with an active research agenda focusing on intersectionality and previous teaching (online and in person). How to apply: For inquiries, please contact: Dr. Sharon Jones ( Search Committee Chair) at sharon.jones@bsu.edu Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below: NOTE: Do not use the Autofill feature for resume: Cover Letter CV Teaching Evaluations Teaching Philosophy Statement Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 4th, 2026. (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.) 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. Curious about our excellent benefits package? We have developed a calculator that shows you the value of our core benefits. Select the Total Compensation Calculator - Faculty and download our calculator spreadsheet. 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. 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