Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Sociology

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Job posting number: #7309995 (Ref:BSU48355)

Posted: June 9, 2025

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Ball State University is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track position for a Instructor of Sociology to teach four classes each semester. This position will be a one-year contract with possibility of renewal.

Job Function:

Minimum Experience:

Master’s degree or equivalent course work in sociology or a closely related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment.

Preferred Experience:

PhD in Sociology. Area of specialization is open and will depend on department needs.Ideally, the candidate will have expertise in quantitative methods, including survey research and statistics. Experience with recent innovations in data collection and analysis is preferred (e.g., AI use, data scraping). A background in R would be preferred, but proficiency in Stata or SPSS would be acceptable. Evidence of strong teaching ability is desirable.

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.

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