Instructor of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies

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What you'll do and what you'll bring:

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Adjunct instructors are responsible for providing high-quality, student-centered instruction; developing and maintaining course materials in Canvas; assessing student learning; communicating regularly with students; and collaborating with program faculty as needed. Courses are taught in person on Ball State University's campus in Muncie, Indiana. Teaching assignments are based on departmental needs and the instructor's qualifications and areas of expertise. Adjunct instructors may teach up to 3 courses (9 credit hours) per semester.

Minimum qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Family Science, Human Development and Family Science, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field
• Academic preparation or professional experience relevant to the assigned course
• Ability to teach on campus during the scheduled course meeting times
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to supporting the learning and success of undergraduate students

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior college-level teaching experience
• Experience using a learning-management system such as Canvas
• Relevant professional experience working with children, youth, adults, or families
• Certified Family Life Educator credential or eligibility for CFLE certification
• Ability to teach courses in more than one area of the Family Science or HDFS curriculum

How to apply:

For inquiries, please contact:

ecyfs@bsu.edu

Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below. *NOTE: Do not use the Autofill feature for resume.

• Cover Letter describing your teaching interests and area of expertise
• Resume/CV