Instructors of Music (Academic) Job at Ball State University in Muncie

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Position Title
Instructors of Music (Academic)

About this Opportunity
The School of Music at Ball State University invites applications for ongoing part-time semester instructor appointments to teach coursework in an on-campus environment. Primary assignment will initially include teaching coursework in music education, music history, music theory/composition, or music technology.

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

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• 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
The School of Music at Ball State University invites applications for ongoing part-time semester instructor appointments to teach coursework in an on-campus environment. Primary assignment will initially include teaching coursework in music education, music history, music theory/composition, or music technology.

Minimum Qualifications
Completed master's degree and a documented history of professional activity in the area of assignment.

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
Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain quality students on the collegiate level, exceptional creative/scholarly background.

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
School of Music:600040

College/Department Information

Department Email or Phone Number
music@bsu.edu

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202501478F

Number of Vacancies
Multiple

Desired Start Date
08/15/2025

Position End Date
12/12/2025

Posting Date
08/08/2025

Applications Accepted Through Date
09/19/2025

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 valuesand describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.

Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
Franklin Larey, Director
music@bsu.edu