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Part-time Instructor of Spanish

Ball State University
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United States, Indiana, Muncie
2000 West University Avenue (Show on map)
May 02, 2025
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Position Information

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Position Title Part-time Instructor of Spanish
About this Opportunity
Ball State University welcomes applications for a Part-time Instructor of Spanish to teach various Spanish classes.
About Ball State University
Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one's home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.

Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusiveness. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.

Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Benefits and Community
Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.

  • Affordable Healthcare

  • Retirement

  • Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Professional Development


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Appointment Type Other
Length of Appointment PT Semester
Description
Part-time instructor semester-by-semester position, non-benefited, in the areas of Spanish language classes. Primary responsibilities include teaching online asynchronous undergraduate Spanish courses. Applications will remain active until the position is filled.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree or higher in Spanish or appropriate related field, from an accredited institution by date of appointment. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.
Authorization to work in the US Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Spanish or appropriate related field. Evidence of successful Spanish language teaching at the college level. Ability to teach Spanish phonetics.

Strong commitment to teaching Spanish to undergraduates. Native or near native fluency in Spanish and English.
Required Certifications/Licensures
Pre-Employment Screening Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None.
EEO Statement
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.
Department Modern Languages & Classics:700120
College/Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number mlc@bsu.edu
Posting Detail Information


Posting Number 202501457F
Number of Vacancies 3
Desired Start Date 08/11/2025
Position End Date 12/17/2025
Posting Date 05/02/2025
Applications Accepted Through Date 06/14/2025
Open Until Filled No
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (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.)
Information regarding transcripts The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.
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