Instructor of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
Job posting number: #7372523 (Ref:R-03363)
Posted: October 13, 2026
Job Description
Position Title:
Instructor of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family StudiesCompensation:
$3000-$9000Department:
Early Chldhd Youth & Fam Studies - TempStart Date:
01/04/2027About this opportunity:
The Department of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies at Ball State University seeks qualified part-time instructors to teach on-campus undergraduate courses in Family Science/ Human Development and Family Science.We are especially interested in candidates with academic or professional expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Family Policy
Family relationships and dynamics
Parenting and parent education
Family stress and resilience
Work and family
Adolescence and youth development
Community and family services
Research methods and grantwriting in the social sciences
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
What you'll do and what you'll bring:
Position Function:
Adjunct instructors are responsible for providing high-quality, student-centered instruction; developing and maintaining course materials in Canvas; assessing student learning; communicating regularly with students; and collaborating with program faculty as needed. Courses are taught in person on Ball State University’s campus in Muncie, Indiana. Teaching assignments are based on departmental needs and the instructor’s qualifications and areas of expertise. Adjunct instructors may teach up to 3 courses (9 credit hours) per semester.
Minimum qualifications:
- Master’s degree or higher in Family Science, Human Development and Family Science, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field
- Academic preparation or professional experience relevant to the assigned course
- Ability to teach on campus during the scheduled course meeting times
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Commitment to supporting the learning and success of undergraduate students
Preferred qualifications:
- Prior college-level teaching experience
- Experience using a learning-management system such as Canvas
- Relevant professional experience working with children, youth, adults, or families
- Certified Family Life Educator credential or eligibility for CFLE certification
- Ability to teach courses in more than one area of the Family Science or HDFS curriculum
How to apply:
For inquiries, please contact:
ecyfs@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 describing your teaching interests and area of expertise
- Resume/CV
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.
