Assistant Teaching Professor of Art Education

Ball State University • Muncie, IN

1d • $54,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Art at Ball State University seeks a full-time, non-tenure-line Assistant Teaching Professor of Art Education to teach undergraduate art education courses and other courses suited to the candidate’s interests and expertise. The ideal candidate is a creative teacher, thoughtful mentor, and collaborative colleague. Teaching is primarily on campus in Muncie, Indiana, with occasional courses online, synchronously or asynchronously.

The typical course load is four courses (12 hours) each fall and spring semester. Courses may include introductory art education, curriculum and instruction, elementary teaching practicum, secondary methods and materials, foundations, drawing, art media and techniques, and other upper-level art and design courses. The position also includes planning and executing community classes for K–12 students taught by Art Education majors; developing curriculum; and maintaining studios, classrooms, and equipment in collaboration with faculty and staff.

The successful candidate will participate in the life and development of the School of Art, College of Fine Arts, and University through service and committee work, and by remaining active in their discipline’s community. Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The position is open until filled, with priority consideration for applications received by January 4, 2027.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in art education or a related field from an accredited institution by the date of appointment.
• K–12 teaching license.
• One semester of college-level teaching experience, gained concurrently or at any time.
• Current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• PhD or EdD in art education or a related field from an accredited institution by the date of appointment.
• Three years of experience teaching art in K–12 schools.
• One year of college-level teaching experience.
• Ability to teach in a secondary area, including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, video and new media, sculpture, ceramics, metals and jewelry, glass, graphic design, animation, or art history.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in art education and, as appropriate, other areas of expertise.
• Teach a typical load of four courses (12 hours) each fall and spring semester.
• Teach courses that may include Art Education: Introduction; Art Education: Curriculum and Instruction; Art Education: Elementary Teaching Practicum; and Art Education: Secondary Methods and Materials.
• Teach courses in the broader School of Art curriculum as needed, which may include foundations, drawing, art media and techniques, and upper-level art and design courses.
• Plan and execute community classes for K–12 students taught by Art Education majors.
• Develop curriculum.
• Maintain studios, classrooms, and equipment in collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Serve on committees and contribute to the School of Art, College of Fine Arts, and University.
• Participate in the candidate’s discipline community.

Benefits

• 12 paid sick days per year.
• 10 holidays per year.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Affordable health and dental insurance.
• Long-term disability and life insurance plans.
• Retirement benefits.
• Coverage of 90% of the undergraduate tuition for the employee’s child or children at Ball State University, beginning on the employee’s first day.
• Eligible participants in the MakeMyMove relocation program may receive up to $5,000 cash for relocation, co-working space, access to the Ball State University Library, a one-semester Rec Fit pass, discounted Ball State Athletics tickets, a local-resource help desk, an opportunity for board participation, and a six-month YMCA membership. Eligibility and availability vary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level