Instructor of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies

Position Title:

Instructor of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies

Compensation: $3000-$9000

Department:
Early Childhood, Youth & Family Studies - Temp

Start Date:

01/04/2027

The Department of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies at Ball State University seeks qualified part-time instructors to teach on-campus undergraduate courses in Family Science/ Human Development and Family Science. We are especially interested in candidates with academic or professional expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Family Policy, Family relationships and dynamics, Parenting and parent education, Family stress and resilience, Work and family, Adolescence and youth development, Community and family services, Research methods and grant writing in the social sciences. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

• Provide high-quality, student-centered instruction
• Develop and maintain course materials in Canvas
• Assess student learning
• Communicate regularly with students
• Collaborate with program faculty as needed

Courses are taught in person on Ball State University's campus in Muncie, Indiana. Teaching assignments are based on departmental needs and the instructor’s qualifications and areas of expertise. Adjunct instructors may teach up to 3 courses (9 credit hours) per semester.

• Master’s degree or higher in Family Science, Human Development and Family Science, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field
• Academic preparation or professional experience relevant to the assigned course
• Ability to teach on campus during the scheduled course meeting times
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to supporting the learning and success of undergraduate students

• Prior college-level teaching experience
• Experience using a learning-management system such as Canvas
• Relevant professional experience working with children, youth, adults, or families
• Certified Family Life Educator credential or eligibility for CFLE certification
• Ability to teach courses in more than one area of the Family Science or HDFS curriculum

• Comprehensive medical and dental plans
• Health Savings Account (which we contribute to)
• Whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits
• Covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family

Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work.

On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene.

Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family.

Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be.

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at  for assistance.

People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008, 2000 University Avenue, Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.

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