Asst. Lecturer​/Asst. Teaching Professor of Special Education

Position Title: Asst. Lecturer / Asst. Teaching Professor of Special Education

Compensation: $54,

Department: Special Education

Start Date: 08/01/2026

The Department of Special Education welcomes applications for a full-time contract faculty position beginning the Fall semester 2026. This is a one-year non-renewable contract for the 2026-27 academic year. Candidates must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach in-person undergraduate courses in Special Education
• Participate in departmental and program area faculty meetings; serve on department, college, or university committees
• Maintain office hours during the week
• Collaborate with other faculty in Special Education as appropriate
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the department chair and/or program manager(s).

Minimum Qualifications:

• MA with P-12 teaching experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of special education practices including instruction for students with disabilities, IEP processes, and inclusive practices
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active licensure in special education related discipline
• Ph.D. in Special Education
• Experience teaching at a college or university level (specifically online format)

Required Certifications/Licensures:

For inquiries, please contact: Department of Special Education, spce,

Required Application Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (do not use the Autofill feature for resume/vitae)
• Cover Letter
• Please enter the name and contact information of (3) references within the application when prompted

Optional Documents:

• Transcripts may be uploaded at the time of application, however an official transcript must be received by the issuing institution at the time of employment.

Final date to receive applications: 07/13/2026, 12:01 a.m.

At Ball State University, we provide 12 paid sick days, 10 holidays a year, paid parental leave (6 weeks), health and dental insurance, long-term disability and life insurance, and retirement benefits. We also cover 90 percent of your child's undergraduate tuition at Ball State.

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