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Assistant Teaching Professor of Studio Art

Ball State University
dental insurance, life insurance, parental leave, sick time
United States, Indiana, Muncie
2000 West University Avenue (Show on map)
May 26, 2026
Position Title: Assistant Teaching Professor of Studio Art Compensation: $52,500-$55,000 Department: School of Art Start Date: 08/17/2026 About this opportunity: The School of Art at Ball State University welcomes applications for a full-time, non-tenure line Assistant Teaching Professor of Studio Art to teach undergraduate courses in 4D Foundations, Video and New Media, and other areas of interest and expertise. The ideal candidate will be a creative teacher, thoughtful mentor, and collaborative colleague. The School of Art has over forty full-time faculty and staff and offers state-of-the-art facilities serving more than 700 undergraduate majors. Programs at the BA, BS, and BFA levels include art education, art history, graphic design, animation production, illustration, game art/design, visual effects, and a studio art program that includes drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, glass, metals + jewelry, sculpture, photography, and video and new media. School of Art students enjoy world-class facilities, with over 73,000 square feet of classroom, gallery, and studio space in the Art and Journalism Building, Applied Technology Building, and the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass. Students and faculty work closely with David Owsley Museum of Art on campus, among the finest university art collections in the nation. Ball State University is accredited by the National Association for Schools of Art and Design. Teaching responsibilities are on campus, in Muncie, Indiana. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Salary and benefit packages for this position are competitive, with salaries for this opportunity beginning at $52,500 annually. What you'll do and what you will bring: Description: Non-tenure-line faculty in the School of Art teach undergraduate courses at all levels, from first-year Foundations through senior projects. All faculty participate in service at the School, College, and University level and are committed to student success and curricular innovation. Duties and Responsibilities: The typical course load consists of four courses (12 hours) each fall and spring semester, including ADS 103 4D Foundations,ART 200 Introduction to Digital Art, ART 234 Experimental Video,and/or other courses in the instructor's area of expertise. Courses are generally scheduled on campus, with occasional courses scheduled online, either synchronously or asynchronously. Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in art, design, or related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment. One semester of teaching experience at the college level, gained concurrently or at any time. Preferred Qualifications: Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in art, design, or related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment. Engagement with contemporary art practices as an artist, designer, and/or educator. One year of teaching experience at the college level, gained concurrently or at any time. How to apply: For inquiries regarding this faculty opportunity, please contact: Lara Kuykendall, Director, lkuykendall@bsu.edu Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below. If possible, include all documents in one pdf. NOTE: Do not use the Autofill feature for resume: Cover Letter Resume/Curriculum Vitae Portfolio ofup to10 images of applicant's creative work (with links to time-based workif applicable). If document size exceeds 10 MB, a link to portfolio may be provided. Portfolio ofup to10 images of student projects (with links to time-based workif applicable). If document size exceeds 10 MB, a link to portfolio may be provided. Contact information (including email addresses) for three professional references If available, any certifications or licenses Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 9, 2026, at 12:01 A.M. (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. 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.