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 [email protected]

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.

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