Position Title:
Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor
Compensation:
$40,000 - $45,000
Department:
English
Start Date:
08/24/2026
About this opportunity:
Ball State University is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track position for an Assistant Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of English beginning August 2026 to teach four classes each semester primarily in our award-winning writing program. This position will be a one-year contract with possibility of renewal.
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:
Teach four classes each semester primarily in our award-winning writing program.
Instructors may also be assigned to teach courses in English Education, literature, creative writing, applied linguistics, or professional writing depending on faculty expertise and departmental needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or related field from an accredited college or university by date of appointment and at least one year experience teaching writing at the college level.
(Rank/title: Assistant Lecturer with MA.)
Preferred Qualifications: ABD or terminal degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or related field from an accredited college or university by date of appointment; three or more years’ experience teaching writing at the college level; experience with teaching or scholarship in one or more of these areas: Early American Literature, English Education (with experience teaching ELA in middle and/or high school and/or experience in secondary writing instruction), Diverse or Global Rhetorics, and/or 20th Century Modernist Literature.
(Rank/title: Assistant Teaching Professor with terminal degree.)
How to apply:
For inquiries, please contact:
Sean Lovelace at (765) 285-2295.
Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below: NOTE: Do not use the Autofill feature for resume:
Applications must be received by June 1, 2026, at 12:01 AM.
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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