Assistant Lecturer​/Assistant Teaching Professor of German

Overview

Position Title:

Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of German

Compensation: $57,000 - $61,000

Department:
Indiana Academy_A

Start Date:

08/03/2026

About this opportunity:
The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities is a residential school for academically gifted high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors and is located on the campus of Ball State University. The Indiana Academy welcomes applications for a full-time, 10-month (academic year) contract position, renewable based on satisfactory job performance. Anticipated assignments include three sections per semester of German I, German II, and German III, in addition to Colloquium, student advising, or other service requirements.

Student needs and teacher experience will determine the final course load. Indiana Academy faculty, ranked in the top 10 in the nation (2026  rankings) among public high school faculty, have the opportunity to create unique courses tailored to their areas of specialization. Faculty work together across disciplines to provide a one-of-a-kind education to Indiana’s high-ability students that includes AP, dual-credit, and specialty courses.

Final date to receive applications:
February 16, 2026, 12:01 a.m. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 12 credit hours each in fall and spring semesters of topical courses in German I, II, and III, and other German electives, in addition to Colloquium, student advising, or other service requirements. German electives that match the candidate’s specialty are possible. Student needs and teacher experience determine the final course load.
• Teach a colloquium course or be assigned a service duty each semester.
• Hold approximately 10 office hours per week.
• Provide professional service through various Outreach programs of the Indiana Academy. Engaging in scholarly activity.

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in German combined with a demonstrated expert level of linguistic skill and fluency in German. A Master of Arts in Teaching, a Master of Education, and a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics with an emphasis or concentration in German are acceptable.
• Previous teaching experience at the secondary or undergraduate collegiate level.

• Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution in German.
• Significant previous teaching experience at the secondary or undergraduate collegiate level.
• Qualified to teach courses in other languages or English as a second language.

For inquiries about this position, please contact:
Heather Myers; hlmyers

Please follow the upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting application documents listed below. Only complete applications submitted through Workday, which include all required documents, will be considered. Please do not use the Autofill feature for the resume.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

• Teaching Statement
• The option to upload your transcript is available. Original, official transcripts from the issuing institution reflecting the highest degree earned are required at the time of hire (even if your degree is from Ball State University).

Final date to receive applications:
February 16, 2026, 12:01 a.m.

Salary Range: $57,000 - $61,000

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That is why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. 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 as 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. To support your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child’s (or children’s) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer starts from your first day. It’s one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let’s fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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