Instructor of Geography
Ball State University
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Position Information
| Position Title | Instructor of Geography |
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| About this Opportunity | |
| Ball State University and Our Pledge for the Future | Destination 2040: Our Flight Path establishes Ball State University’s ambitious goals for our second century: • We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student. • We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors. • We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni. And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our enduring values , we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive. 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 inclusive excellence. 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 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking 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. |
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| Appointment Type | Other |
| Length of Appointment | PT Semester |
| Description | Successful applicant will teach the GIS programming class (GEOG 445) and an additional course (either GEOG 101 or GEOG 265). Minimum qualifications are an earned master’s degree in Geography or a related discipline. Preferred qualifications are a PhD or ABD status in Geography or a related discipline and relevant teaching experience. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Earned master’s degree in Geography or related discipline from an accredited institution. |
| 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 | Ph.D in Geography or related disciplines from an accredited institution. |
| Required Certifications/Licensures | none |
| 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/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. |
| Department | Geography & Meteorology:700140 |
| College/Department Information | The Department of Geography and Meteorology offers undergraduate degrees in Geography and Meteorology, as well as minors in Human Geography, Travel and Tourism, Geographic Information Science (GISc), and Meteorology and Climatology. The department also offers a certificate in GISc. Our students learn from dedicated instructors who value a student-centered approach to teaching, enabling students to develop the skills valued by today’s geographic and meteorological professionals. |
| Department Email or Phone Number | [email protected] |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | 202201006F |
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| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Desired Start Date | 01/09/2023 |
| Position End Date | 05/05/2023 |
| Posting Date | 10/31/2022 |
| Applications Accepted Through Date | 11/21/2022 |
| 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. |
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