Instructor of English

Position Title

Instructor of English Compensation: $3,500 per class Department: English - Temp Start Date: 08/21/2026 About this opportunity: Ball State University is seeking a part-time, non-tenure-track position for an Instructor of English to teach 1-3 classes Fall 2026 semester in our award-winning writing program. This position will be a one-semester contract with possibility of renewal. 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: Ball State University is seeking a part-time, non-tenure-track position for an Instructor of English to teach 1-3 classes Fall 2026 semester in our award-winning writing program. This position will serve a Fall 2026 term with possibility of renewal dependent upon enrollment need and funding availability.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach 1-3 classes Fall 2026 semester in our award-winning writing program.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or related field from an accredited college or university by date of appointment. One year experience teaching writing at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications

ABD or terminal degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or related field from an accredited college or university by date of appointment. Three or more years’ experience teaching writing at the college level; experience with teaching or scholarship in one or more of these areas: Creative Writing, English Education, Literature, Linguistics, African American Studies, and/or Diverse or Global Rhetorics.

Compensation

Compensation for the Fall 2026 semester will be $3,500 per class. Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.

How To Apply

Information regarding transcripts: The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned are required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted. Special Instructions Summary: Under Course Syllabi, please upload a single syllabus from a first year writing course. Information for Applications on an optional Cover Letter: In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). Please include required CV/Resume, and include three reference contacts. 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. 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