Urban planning

Ball State University is seeking part-time on-campus instructors for its Urban Planning program in Muncie, IN. The role involves teaching various courses and requires a Master's in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or a JD. The institution values inclusiveness, collaboration, and innovative teaching. Benefits include healthcare, retirement, and tuition remission for eligible employees. This position is non-tenure-track and appointment is for a part-time semester.
Position Information

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Position Title
Instructors of Urban Planning

About this Opportunity
The department seeks part-time on-campus instructors to teach courses in the program.

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. .

Affordable Healthcare
• Retirement
• Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)
• Paid Parental Leave
• * Professional Development

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Appointment Type
Non-Tenure-track/Contract

Length of Appointment
PT Semester

Description
The Department of Urban Planning seeks instructors to teach various classes in urban planning.

Minimum Qualifications
Masters in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or a JD or equivalent by date of appointment.

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

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
Urban Planning:200040

College/Department Information

Department Email or Phone Number
planning@bsu.edu

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
202501464F

Desired Start Date
08/01/2025

Position End Date
12/31/2025

Posting Date
05/16/2025

Applications Accepted Through Date
08/23/2025

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.)
06/30/2025

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.

Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this vacancy, please contact Dr. John West at planning@bsu.edu