Position Title: Instructors of Adult and Community Education

Compensation: $3,000 per class

Department: Educational Studies - Temp

Start Date: 08/21/2026

About this opportunity:

Teachers’ College invites applications for part-time semester faculty appointments to teach graduate courses in the Department of Educational Studies in the area of adult and community education. Course topics include adult learning, pedagogy for adult learners, community education and engagement, community education program administration, and transformative leadership. Courses are delivered online through Ball State University.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Please note that applications will remain active for 1 year. Therefore, if you apply for this position, you may not hear from the department until there is a need to hire an instructor.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Description:

Teachers’ College invites applications for part-time semester faculty appointments to teach graduate courses in the Department of Educational Studies in the area of adult and community education. Course topics include adult learning, pedagogy for adult learners, community education and engagement, community education program administration, and transformative leadership. Courses are delivered online through Ball State University.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching graduate course(s) in the Department of Educational Studies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in adult and community education or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

3-5 years of online teaching experience.

How to apply:

For inquiries: michael.steele@bsu.edu

Required documents: CV and three references. NOTE: Do not use the Autofill feature for resume. Requires successful completion of a background check and an education check.

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