Assistant Teaching Professor of Honors

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What you'll do and what you will bring:

Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Teach 12 credit hours of Honors College courses each academic term. Teaching assignments will include interdisciplinary explorations in the natural/physical sciences, or in the social sciences/humanities with emphasis on global issues. Faculty will also teach courses with in-depth inter-or-multidisciplinary topics as colloquia.
B. Work collaboratively with current faculty to develop innovative pedagogy in the Honors College.
C. Mentor undergraduate Honors students on thesis topics or fellowship projects.
D. Contribute to the intellectual and professional life of the Honors College, Ball State University, and the surrounding community.
E. Perform other service-related duties as assigned by the Dean.

Minimum Qualifications:

A. Terminal degree in the natural, physical, or social sciences; humanities; the fine arts; or closely related areas from an accredited college or university.
B. Evidence of potential for excellence in pedagogical innovation, interdisciplinary interactions, and mentoring undergraduates.
C. Evidence of potential to support the College's goal to be a leader in innovative student-directed teaching pedagogy consistent with national definitions of honors education.

Preferred Qualifications:

A. Terminal degree in the natural, physical, or social sciences; or closely related areas from an accredited college or university.
B. Experience teaching small, discussion-based seminars.
C. Experience teaching across disciplines, crafting service-learning or community engagement collaborations, and mentoring students.

How to apply:

For inquiries about this opportunity, please email: honors@bsu.edu

A cover letter and CV are required in this application.

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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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