Assistant Lecturer​/Assistant Teaching Professor

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 ofrenewal.

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-winningwriting 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 atthe 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 teachingELA in middle and/or high school and/or experience in secondarywriting instruction), Diverse or Global Rhetorics, and/or 20thCentury Modernist Literature.

(Rank/title: Assistant Teaching Professor with terminal degree.)

How to apply:

For inquiries, please contact:

Sean Lovelace at .

Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below:

NOTE:

Do not use the Autofillfeature for resume:

• Curriculum Vitae
• In support of your application for this position, pleaseprepare 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 one of our enduring values and describe how you havedemonstrated a commitment to that value in your professionalendeavors.

Applications must be received by June 1, 2026, at 12:01AM.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's whywe offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significantmoments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robustlong-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range ofretirement 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 ofyour family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offeris good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we doour 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 anddownload our calculator spreadsheet.

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