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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.
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Appointment Type: Non-Tenure-track/Contract
Length of Appointment: FT Academic Year
Description
Burris Laboratory School was established to provide a stellar K-12
educational environment in which pre-service teachers from Ball State
University observe and provide learning opportunities for students with
highly effective teachers using innovative instructional strategies aligned
with Indiana standards.
The Social Studies Teacher will develop lesson plans and deliver whole group,
individual and small group instruction within established curriculum
guidelines. Collaboration with university faculty, Burris educators, pre-service
teachers, other professional staff and administrators to address instructional
and/or classroom challenges, effective communication with parents and
guardians along with strong classroom management and supervision are
needed to support the vision and mission of the school.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from an accredited institution by
date of appointment; hold or demonstrate eligibility for Indiana teaching
certification in Secondary Social Studies Education. At least one semester
teaching or student teaching experience in middle or high school.
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
Master’s degree in social studies or secondary education from an accredited
university. At least three years of experience teaching at the secondary level;
evidence of knowledge and skill in using educational technologies; evidence
of knowledge and skill in working effectively with children with special needs
and/or high ability.
Required Certifications/Licensures
Indiana certification appropriate to the assignment or be able to obtain an
emergency license.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
N/A
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: Burris Laboratory School:800020
Department Email or Phone Number
285-1131
Posting Number: 202301046F
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 08/08/2023
Posting Date: 02/16/2023
Applications Accepted Through Date: 03/02/2023
Open Until Filled: No
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
You have the option to provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500. Applicants selected for interview will be required to provide this statement.
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
Dr. Abigail Comber, [email protected]