Temporary Guest Lecturer

Position Title

Temporary Guest Lecturer Compensation: $3,000 per class Department: History - Temp Start Date: 06/15/2026 About this opportunity: 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. What you'll do and what you'll bring: Position Description: 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. Job

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide online or in person instruction. Use master syllabus to construct syllabus and Canvas page. Provide instruction, perform assessment, maintaining records including midterms and finals.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in history with a specialty in the Middle East or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in visual history: video documentary, video games, websites/apps, or virtual reality. Commitment to instruction through immersive learning (find BSU website) Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.

How To Apply

For inquires please contact Ronald Morris at rvmorris@bsu.edu IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate processing of your application, do not rely on a resume upload to populate the job experience section. All work history must be entered directly into the application fields. Resume required, cover letter optional. Original transcripts showing your highest degree will be required upon hire. 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. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. 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. What could be better? You here - for starters. 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 the Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity and ADA Coordinator, John Bowers, at 765-285-5163 for assistance. People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: 765-285-1834 Fax: 765-285-8663