Assistant Teaching Professor of Special Education

Position Title:

Assistant Teaching Professor of Special Education

Compensation:

$54,000 - $57,000

Department:

Special Education

Start Date:

08/01/2027

About this opportunity:

The Department of Special Education welcomes applications for a continuing full-time non-tenure faculty position beginning in the Fall semester 2027.
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 courses in Special Education that address entry level content as well as specialized areas of expertise. Must be available to teach face-to-face courses on campus (potential evening courses) and capable of teaching online asynchronous or synchronous courses if needed
• Maintain qualifications to ensure ability to teach in the teacher preparation sequence (e.g., history of teaching in schools) and/or the graduate program (terminal degree, current engagement in the field)
• Participate in departmental and program area faculty meetings; serving on department, college, or university committees
• Maintain in person and online office hours during the week
• Collaborate with other faculty in Special Education as appropriate to ensure program delivery maintains current best practices and accreditation standards
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the department chair and/or program manager(s)

Minimum Qualifications:

• ​Masters degree in Special Education or a related field
• P-12 teaching experience with students with exceptionalities
• Documentation of a teaching license (may be expired)
• Ability to teach classes on-campus, including evening classes
• Demonstrated knowledge of special education practices including instruction for students with disabilities, IEP processes, and inclusive practices
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active licensure in Special Education or related discipline
• PhD or EdD in Special Education
• Experience teaching in higher education in various modalities
• 3 or more years of teaching in a special education setting or serving students with exceptionalities
• Experience supervising pre-service teachers

How to apply:

For inquiries about this opportunity, please contact the Department of Special Education

[email protected]  765-285-5700

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
• Within the application, you will be asked to provide names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 23rd, 2026. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)

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.

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