Assistant Professor of Illustration

Ball State University•Muncie, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Art invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Illustration beginning August of 2026. Employer will consider sponsorship.

MFA in illustration, animation, art, or related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment.

Significant industry experience in the field of illustration
Evidence of current professional practice in illustration
Evidence of professional exhibitions
Experience and/or interest in developing new curriculum in illustration
Experience with sequential art or narrative-based practices
Experience with interdisciplinary practices and connections across animation, design, and visual art
At least eight months (one academic year) of teaching experience at the college level

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.
Course development
Mentoring students at all levels
Supervising senior capstone projects
Producing scholarship/creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure
Contributing to and participating 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.

12 paid sick days
10 holidays a year
Paid parental leave (6 weeks)
Affordable health and dental insurance
Robust long-term disability and life insurance plans
A range of retirement benefits
90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State
Comprehensive medical and dental plans
Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
Wellness programs
Tuition coverage at Ball State for you and your family