Assistant Teaching Professor of History

Position Title: Assistant Teaching Professor of History

Compensation: $45,000 - $55,000

Department: History

Start Date: 08/01/2027

About this opportunity:

Ball State University welcomes applications for a non-tenure-track position to teach four in-person classes per semester. The primary area of study is European Union/European Integration.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you will bring:

Duties and Responsibilities: Teaching undergraduate survey courses and upper-division courses as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. by date of appointment
• Teaching experience at the university level in European history.
• Experience with visual history, including games, video documentaries, cultural analytics of images, image analysis, augmented reality, or virtual reality.

Preferred Qualifications: PhD. in 20th century European history

How to apply:

For inquiries, please contact: Ronald V. Morris at rvmorris@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
• CV
• Student evaluations (scores and comments)

Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 23, 2026. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)

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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