Instructor of Public Management- Valparaiso-Merrillville Area at Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

6000.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Management, Instruction, Curriculum Delivery, Attendance Tracking, Grading, Classroom Management, Government Experience, Public Sector Knowledge, Certified Public Manager Credential, Teaching Experience, Evaluation, Learning Management Systems, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Leadership, Training

Industry

Architecture and Planning

Description

Position Title: Instructor of Public Management- Valparaiso-Merrillville Area Compensation: $6,000.00 Department: Div of Lifetime Learning, NonCredit - Temp Start Date: 03/31/2026 About this opportunity: Lifetime Learning is welcoming applications for a part-time instructor to teach Ball State University’s Certified Public Manager accredited training course in the Valparaiso-Merrillville area of Indiana. What you'll do and what you'll bring: Position Function: Approximately 39-78 hours of instructional time in Fishers, Indiana teaching Ball State University’s Certified Public Manager accredited training. This position has a desired start date of 09/01/2025 and a position end date of 08/31/2026. Candidates must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee one class of state & local public managers from September 2025 – August 2026 (12 sessions) OR half of one class of state & local public managers for six months within that timeframe (6 sessions). Maintain full day class sessions once per month (approximately 6.5 hours of instruction time for each session). Take attendance for each session. Deliver instruction from a pre-determined curriculum that will be provided. Have students complete pre-tests, post-tests, and evaluations for each session on the day that will be provided. Grade monthly post-session assignments students submit to the Ball State CANVAS learning management system that will be provided. Maintain high standards of excellence in line with the National Consortium of Certified Public Managers and Ball State University. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree plus Certified Public Manager credential (i.e., Phase I and Phase II completed if obtained in Indiana) OR Master’s degree equivalent in related field. Two or more years of experience managing state, county, city, town, and/or other government-affiliated employees. Prior or current work experience in the state of Indiana OR prior or current residency in the state of Indiana. How to apply: Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below: NOTE: Do not use the Autofill feature for resume. REQUIRED: Curriculum Vitae or Resume Contact information for 3 references Cover Letter Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters. 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. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact the Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity and ADA Coordinator, John Bowers, at 765-285-5163 for assistance. People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: 765-285-1834 Fax: 765-285-8663

Responsibilities

The instructor will oversee a class of state and local public managers, delivering instruction based on a pre-determined curriculum. Responsibilities include maintaining attendance, grading assignments, and ensuring high standards of excellence.