Asst. Lecturer / Asst. Teaching Professor of Special Education

Position Title

Asst. Lecturer / Asst. Teaching Professor of Special Education Compensation: $54,000-57,000 Department: Special Education Start Date: 08/01/2026 About this opportunity: 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 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 in-person undergraduate courses in Special Education Participate in departmental and program area faculty meetings; serving 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 PhD in Special Education Experience teaching at a college level/university level (specifically online format) Required Certifications/Licensures: How to apply: For inquiries, please contact: Department of Special Education, spce@bsu.edu, 765-285-5700 Please follow upload instructions and attach all required supporting application documents listed below. Only applications submitted through Workday, which include all required documents listed below, will be considered. Required Application Documents: Curriculum Vitae *Please do not use the Autofill feature for resume/vitae Letter of application summarizing qualifications 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. Application Deadline: 07/13/2026, 12:01 a.m.

What We Offer

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