Assistant Teaching Professor

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana, United States
Base: $58,000-$65,000; bonus/equity: not specified...
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Teach full-time lecture and laboratory courses
Contribute to departmental service activities
Effective communication in classroom settings
** Ball State University is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor in Physics and Astronomy to start in August 2026, primarily teaching introductory courses for non-majors while also engaging in departmental service activities. The position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field and prior college-level teaching experience, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. **

Job Summary

  • The successful applicant will be expected to teach full-time (12 credit hours) lecture and laboratory courses primarily in introductory physics and astronomy.
  • Ball State University offers a comprehensive benefits package including 90 percent coverage of child undergraduate tuition at the university from day one.
  • Candidates must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Ball State University is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor in Physics and Astronomy to start in August 2026, primarily teaching introductory courses for non-majors while also engaging in departmental service activities. The position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field and prior college-level teaching experience, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. **

Salary

Base: $58,000-$65,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 12 paid sick days, 10 holidays, 6 weeks parental leave, 90% child tuition coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Teach full-time lecture and laboratory courses
  • Contribute to departmental service activities
  • Effective communication in classroom settings

Nice-to-have

  • Experience teaching pre-service elementary education majors
  • Background in physics education research
  • Ability to teach courses for both majors and non-majors

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or related discipline
  • Current U.S. work authorization without sponsorship
  • College-level teaching experience

Work Rights

Must have current US work authorization without sponsorship

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