Assistant Lecturer of History

Position Title: Assistant Lecturer of History Compensation: $45,000 -$55,000 Department: History Start Date: 08/17/2026 About this opportunity: The Ball State University Department of History is looking for digital historian, with university teaching experience, and experience with internships. Experience with public history is preferred for this nontenure line. The candidate will start in August and will teach undergraduate digital history classes and internship classes. The candidate would be expected to contribute to the management of the history intern program. An ABD candidate would be considered but would be expected to have a terminal degree in three years. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. with employer sponsorship. What you'll do and what you will bring: Position Function: The digital historian is being brought to Ball State University to teach undergraduates how to use technology as part of a public history based experiential education. Duties and Responsibilities: Teaches 4 classes, supervising student internships and working with Public History Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree by date of appointment. Preferred Qualifications: PhD and taught at university level How to apply: For inquiries, please contact: Our Main office at 765-285-8700 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 Vita Three years of teaching evaluations (means and comments) Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 10th, 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. Curious about our excellent benefits package? We have developed a calculator that shows you the value of our core benefits. Select the Total Compensation Calculator - Faculty and download our calculator spreadsheet. Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters. Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact the Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity and ADA Coordinator, John Bowers, at 765-285-5163 for assistance. People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: 765-285-1834 Fax: 765-285-8663