Ball State University·Muncie, Indiana
Provide online or in-person undergraduate instruction for a world history survey course. Responsibilities include constructing the syllabus and Canvas page, performing assessments, and maintaining academic records.
Compensation: $3,000 per class
History - Temp
Start Date: 06/15/2026
The Ball State University department of history provides undergraduate instruction to majors, minors, and students taking classes to fulfill their plan of study. HIST 151 is a survey of world history from the development of writing to the renaissance. The department is seeking part-time fall semester instructors to teach.
Qualifying candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Please note that applications will remain active for one year. Therefore, if you apply for this position, you may not hear from the department until there is a need to hire an instructor.
The Ball State University department of history provides undergraduate instruction to majors, minors, and students taking classes to fulfill their plan of study. HIST 151 is a survey of world history from the development of writing to the renaissance.
• Ph.D. in history with a specialty in the Middle East or related field
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
For inquires please contact Ronald Morris at rvmorris@bsu.edu [rvmorris@bsu.edu]
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Original transcripts showing your highest degree will be required upon hire.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in history with a specialty in the Middle East or a related field. Preference is given to those with experience in visual history and immersive learning.
Market context
Temporary guest lecturer openings in Indiana can be competitive, especially for candidates with a Ph.D. in history and a Middle East specialty, since departments often look for both subject depth and teaching versatility. Roles like this are strengthened by experience in visual history and immersive learning, and the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, review how your scholarship and teaching examples align with those preferred methods.