Oral Historian Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Position Title:

Assistant Teaching Professor

Compensation:

$45,000 - $55,000

Department:

History

Start Date:

01/01/2027

About this opportunity:

The Department of History at Ball State University offers undergraduate students' courses to fulfill their course of study for their major, minor, or core curriculum.
The position of oral historian will teach classes to gather information from informants through immersive learning projects. The results of these projects will be collected and stored in the university library and shared through community partners
Full time - 40 hrs. per week
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you will bring:

Duties and Responsibilities: Using the master syllabus create a course syllabus and Canvas page, create in person instruction, perform assessment including midterms and finals, record and maintain documents.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD in history or related field by date of appointment. Experience with oral history in modern world history, and commitment to immersive learning instructional practices (see website).

Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching HIST 152 Modern world history

How to apply:

For inquiries, please contact: Ronald Morris at rvmorris@bsu.edu

Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below: NOTE: Do not use the Autofill feature for resume:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching evaluations if available

Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 5th, 2026. (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.)

What we offer:

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

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

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