Instructor of Elementary Education
Listed on 2025-11-15
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Education Administration
Position Title:
Instructor of Elementary Education
Compensation:$3,000
Department:Elementary Education - Temp
Start Date:01/05/2026
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 schools 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 with questions.
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