Assistant Professor of Studio Art (Printmaking)
 Ball State University | |
dental insurance, life insurance, parental leave, sick time
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 United States, Indiana, Muncie | |
| 2000 West University Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Sep 29, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Assistant Professor of Studio Art (Printmaking)Compensation: $56,000 - $62,000Department: School of ArtStart Date: 08/15/2027About this opportunity: The School of Art at Ball State Universitywelcomes applications for a full-time, tenure-line Assistant Professor of Studio Artwith a specialty in printmaking. The ideal candidate will be a creative teacher, thoughtful mentor, and collaborative colleague who will foster interdisciplinary collaboration across the School of Art's many studio areas.The School of Art has over forty full-time faculty and staff and offersstate-of-the-artfacilities serving approximately 700 undergraduate majors. Programs at the BA, BS, and BFAlevels include art education, art history, graphic design, graphic design studies, 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 over73,000 square feetof 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. This position is open until filled with a priority consideration date of November 10, 2026. Candidatessubmittingapplication materials on or before this date will receive full consideration. Employer will consider sponsorship. What you'll do and what you will bring: Description: Tenure-line faculty in the School of Art teachundergraduatecourses at all levels, from first-year Foundations through senior projects.They also pursue creative and scholarly research in their field by exhibiting, publishing, and presenting their work professionally. All facultyparticipatein service at the School, College, and University level and are committed to student success and curricular innovation. Duties and Responsibilities: -Courses aregenerally scheduledon campus, with occasional courses scheduled online, either synchronously or asynchronously. -Instructional load will include all levels of course work in classes such as:
-Other teaching duties based on programmatic need and the expertise of the faculty hired individual may be assigned. -Additional responsibilities include course development and maintaining studios and equipment in collaboration with other faculty and staff -Tenure-line faculty are responsible for producing scholarship/creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure. -Contribute to and participate in the life and development of the School of Art, the College of Fine Arts, and the University by serving on committees and being active in their discipline's community. Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
How to apply: How to apply: For inquiriesregardingthis opportunity, please contact: Lara Kuykendall, Director,lkuykendall@bsu.edu Please follow upload instructions to attachone PDF ofall ofthe required supporting documents listed below. NOTE: Do not use the Autofill feature for resume.
The position will remain open until filled with a priority consideration date of November 10, 2026. Candidatessubmittingapplication materials on or before this date will receive full consideration. 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. | |