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Position Title
Assistant Professor of Illustration
About this Opportunity
The School of Art invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Illustration beginning August of 2024.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Instructional load will include all levels of course work in classes such as ART 213 Introduction to Illustration, ART 214 Surface Illustration, ART 317 Book Works, ART 318 Comic Art, and ART 417 Editorial Illustration.
- Other teaching duties based on programmatic need and the expertise of the faculty hired individual may be assigned.
- Additional responsibilities include course development, mentoring students at all levels, and supervising senior capstone projects.
- This faculty member is also responsible for producing scholarship/creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure.
- The successful candidate will also be expected to 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.
Our dynamic faculty function as collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive members of the College of Fine Arts community, both within and beyond the home unit, serving as quality teachers, productive in creative and/or scholarly work, engaged in public service activities, and contributing to the Ball State and Muncie communities and beyond. Additionally, lifelong learning at Ball State University extends educational engagement beyond the classroom and includes learning for professional development, personal enrichment, or other goals throughout one’s lifetime. Faculty will be expected to participate in the department’s, college’s, and university’s lifelong learning opportunities when available and may be assigned teaching responsibility in this area as part of their overall responsibilities.
Salary and benefit packages for this position are competitive, with salaries for this opportunity beginning at $53,000 annually.
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Benefits and Community
Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. .
- Affordable Healthcare
- Retirement
- Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development
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Appointment Type
Tenure-track
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
The School of Art invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Illustration beginning August of 2024. Our dynamic faculty function as collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive members of the College of Fine Arts community, both within and beyond the home unit, serving as quality teachers, productive in creative and/or scholarly work, engaged in public service activities, and contributing to the Ball State and Muncie communities and beyond. Additionally, lifelong learning at Ball State University extends educational engagement beyond the classroom and includes learning for professional development, personal enrichment, or other goals throughout one’s lifetime. Faculty will be expected to participate in the department’s, college’s, and university’s lifelong learning opportunities when available and may be assigned teaching responsibility in this area as part of their overall responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Instructional load will include all levels of course work in classes such as ART 213 Introduction to Illustration, ART 214 Surface Illustration, ART 317 Book Works, ART 318 Comic Art, and ART 417 Editorial Illustration.
- Other teaching duties based on programmatic need and the expertise of the faculty hired individual may be assigned.
- Additional responsibilities include course development, mentoring students at all levels, and supervising senior capstone projects.
- This faculty member is also responsible for producing scholarship/creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure.
- The successful candidate will also be expected to 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
- MFA in illustration, animation, art, or related field from an accredited institution or at least six years of documented industry experience in illustration, animation, art, or related field
Authorization to work in the US
Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Significant industry experience in the field of Illustration
- Evidence of current professional practice in illustration
- Experience and/or interest in developing new curriculum in illustration
- At least one year of teaching experience at the college level
Required Certifications/Licensures
N/A
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None.
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Department
School of Art:600020
College/Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-5838
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202301191F
Desired Start Date
08/19/2024
Position End Date
Posting Date
11/13/2023
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (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.)
01/10/2024
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
Andy Beane
jabeane@bsu.edu
jabeane@bsu.edu
