Assistant / Associate / Professor of Elementary Education

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What you'll do and what you will bring:

Duties and responsibilities:

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary education, with particular emphasis on literacy, inclusive teaching practices, and curriculum and instruction; supervise practicum and other field-based experiences; establish and maintain an active program of research and scholarly publication; pursue opportunities for external funding as appropriate; engage in partnerships with schools, families, communities, and other educational organizations; advise and mentor graduate students, including doctoral students; collaborate with faculty on program development and improvement; provide leadership appropriate to experience and rank; and provide professional university, college, and departmental service.

Salary range for Assistant Professor: $70,000 - $75,000
Salary range for Associate Professor or Professor: $75,000 - $95,000

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Elementary Education, Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, or closely related field from an accredited institution by the date of appointment.

• At least three years (6 academic semesters/24 months) of teaching experience in an elementary (K-6) setting

• Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity, as evidenced by refereed presentations at regional, national, or international conferences and/or scholarly publications such as refereed journal articles, book chapters, or books.

• For appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level, a record of teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with expectations for the respective rank.

Preferred Qualifications:

• University-level teaching experience (at least one academic semester/3 months).

• Expertise literacy instruction and knowledge of current research and evidence-based approaches to literacy teaching, including developments associated with the Science of Reading.

• Knowledge of, and experience with, using current approaches to inclusive teaching, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogies, and/or equitable educational practice while teaching learners with a wide range of strengths, needs, experiences, and backgrounds

• Experience supervising preservice teachers or other educator candidates in field-based settings.

• Demonstrated commitment to and experience with partnerships involving schools, families, communities, and/or community agencies.

• Record of seeking and/or obtaining external grant funding.

• Experience effectively integrating educational technologies into teaching, including online or technology-enhanced instruction.

• Evidence of effective collaboration with colleagues and other educational partners.

• For candidates at the Associate or Full Professor level, evidence of leadership in one or more areas such as program development, curriculum innovation, graduate education, research initiatives, externally funded projects, professional organizations, or school and community partnerships.

• Experience mentoring graduate students, doctoral students, and/or early-career faculty

• A sustained record of scholarly productivity and professional engagement appropriate to rank.

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How to apply:

For inquiries about this opportunity, please contact:

ELED Department Chairperson, Jackie Sydnor jtsydnor@bsu.edu

Important: Please follow upload instructions for attaching all required documents listed below. Only complete applications will be considered.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Within the application, you will be asked to provide names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This position will remain open until filled with a consideration date of October 19, 2026, 12:01 a.m. Candidates submitting application materials on or before this date will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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.

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That's how Ball State works.

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.

It all comes down to caring.

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.

A great place to work in a great place to live.

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.

EEO/AA Statement

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.

Disability Accommodations

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 765-285-1823 for assistance.

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