Assistant Teaching Professor of English

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7103789 (Ref.No. BSU31752)
Posted: June 23, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Ball State University is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track position for an Assistant Teaching Professor of English to teach undergraduate courses in Multi-Ethnic U.S. and African American literatures, and courses in our Writing Program as appropriate to candidate’s expertise.

Job Function:

Ball State University is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track position for an Assistant Teaching Professor of English to teach undergraduate courses in Multi-Ethnic U.S. and African American literatures, and courses in our Writing Program as appropriate to candidate’s expertise.

Minimum Experience:

Earned doctorate in English or related discipline with specialization in Multi-Ethnic U.S. literatures from an accredited institution by date of appointment. Must have demonstrated expertise in African American literatures and cultures.

Preferred Experience:

Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following; American Indian literatures, transnational or hemispheric studies, and/or digital humanities.


At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.