A Master's degree in child life or a related program from an accredited institution; active certification as a Certified Child Life Specialist by the Association of Child Life Professionals.
Required Certifications: Certified Child Life Specialist
How to apply:
For inquiries about this opportunity, please contact: Dr. Jill Walls, jkwalls2@bsu.edu
Please follow upload instructions and attach all required supporting application documents listed below. Only applications submitted through Workday, which include all required documents listed below, will be considered.
Required Application Documents:
Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae *Please do not use the Autofill feature for resume/vitae
This position will remain open until filled with a consideration date of May 4, 2026, 12:01 a.m.. Candidates submitting application materials on or before this date will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Benefits
$52,000 - $60,000Department:Early Chldhd Youth & Fam StudiesStart Date:08/01/2026About this opportunity:Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.What you'll do and what you will bring:Position Function:Duties / Responsibilities:The standard teaching load is typically four courses in the fall and spring semesters, delivered primarily face-to-face on campus, with the possibility of additional online instruction as needed.In addition to teaching, the Assistant Lecturer will provide academic advising to Child Life students, supervise child life practicum and internship placements, serve on the Ball State Child Life Advisory Board, and engage in service to the department, college, and university.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.Curious about our excellent benefits package?We have developed a calculator that shows you the value of our core benefits.Select the Total Compensation Calculator - Faculty and download our calculator spreadsheet.Health insuranceDental insuranceParental leave
Additional Information
Position Title:
Assistant Lecturer of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies (Child Life)
Bsu · Ball State University