The Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs is happy to announce that we are accepting applications for a 2026-27 Student Philanthropy faculty fellow. This faculty fellow will coordinate and champion Ball State’s Student Philanthropy program.
The faculty fellowship will focus on faculty development and program administration. Primary responsibilities include:
- Recruit, train, and mentor faculty to teach in the program; schedule sections each term; troubleshoot issues; visit classes; maintain the faculty handbook, website, and other materials; create new resources and programming for faculty; coordinate program assessment.
- Write semesterly reports based on assessment data, student surveys, and student and faculty participation; communicate updates to BSU Foundations, the Provost’s office, the President’s office, and others as requested.
- Lead One Ball State Day efforts; meet with existing and potential donors; promote the program to internal and external audiences.
- Document and coordinate payment for philanthropic gifts for each course; track program budget. Archive program activity.
- Plan and facilitate the annual Student Philanthropy Showcase.
The successful candidate will have these qualifications:
- Full-time Ball State faculty member with a minimum of a master’s degree who has taught at the college-level for at least five years
- Experience or interest in a faculty development role and/or program leadership
- Success in collaborative work environments
- Solid track record of excellence in time management, meeting deadlines
- Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
- Tenure-track or tenured faculty with experience teaching in the Student Philanthropy program or other high impact courses
- Terminal degree
- Demonstrated excellence in mentoring or collaborating with colleagues to achieve program goals
- Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills
- Fundraising and marketing experience
- A record of scholarly work (publications, conference presentations) related to the effectiveness, assessment, or implementation of innovative pedagogies
The faculty fellow will receive a course release or a $3000 stipend each term (Fall, Spring, and Summer), with the possibility of renewal for the 2027-28 academic year. The time commitment is 10 hours/week; the fellow reports to the Director of Immersive Learning and High Impact Practices. Applicants must secure approval from both their department chair and dean prior to appointment. Interested individuals should send their vita along with a brief letter of interest to Jackie Grutsch McKinney at jrmckinney@bsu.edu by August 1, 2026.