Assistant Lecturer of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies (Child Life)

About the role

The Department of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies welcomes applications for a full-time, on-campus, 10-month / academic year, Assistant Lecturer position beginning Fall 2026. This is a one-year contract faculty appointment, renewable for up to two additional years following the initial term.

Compensation

$52,000 - $60,000

Position Function

• Teaching undergraduate courses related to child life
• Teaching courses in infant and child development
• Teaching courses in infant and child mental health
• Teaching courses in prosocial development
• Teaching courses in parenting
• Teaching courses in family wellness
• Teaching courses in family stress and resilience
• Teaching courses in family systems
• Teaching courses in family relationships
• Other topics related to children and families

Duties / Responsibilities

• Teach four courses in the fall and spring semesters, primarily face-to-face on campus
• Deliver additional online instruction as needed
• Provide academic advising to Child Life students
• Serve on the Ball State Child Life Advisory Board
• Engage in service to the department, college, and university

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical setting as a practicing Certified Child Life Specialist
• Experience teaching undergraduate students in online and face-to-face modalities
• A record of successful teaching in the area of child life, child development, or related topics
• Experience collaborating with hospitals, programs, and departments
• Membership and/or participation in professional child life organizations
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Required Certifications

Certified Child Life Specialist