Assistant Teaching Professor of Art History

Ball State University • Muncie, IN

3d • $52,500 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Art at Ball State University is seeking a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor of Art History to teach undergraduate courses, including global surveys and upper-level courses in the candidate's areas of expertise. The ideal candidate will be a creative teacher, thoughtful mentor, and collaborative colleague, with a preference for those who can teach courses complementing current faculty offerings. Expertise is sought in areas such as the arts of Latin America, the United States, modern and contemporary Europe, Asia, or Africa; the arts of Islam; the history of animation, photography, video art, design, or craft; or arts administration, curatorial studies, or museum studies. The School of Art has over forty full-time faculty and staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and serves more than 700 undergraduate majors across various programs including art education, art history, graphic design, animation production, illustration, game art/design, visual effects, and studio art. Students and faculty benefit from extensive facilities and close collaboration with the David Owsley Museum of Art. Ball State University is accredited by the National Association for Schools of Art and Design. Teaching responsibilities are on campus in Muncie, Indiana.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in art history or related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment.
• At least one semester of teaching experience at the college level, gained concurrently or at any time.
• Current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• One year of teaching experience at the college level, gained concurrently or at any time.
• Ability to teach courses that complement current faculty’s offerings.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: the arts of Latin America, the United States, modern and contemporary Europe, Asia, or Africa; the arts of Islam; the history of animation, photography, video art, design, or craft; or arts administration, curatorial studies, or museum studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses at all levels, from first-year introductory surveys through senior seminars and theses.
• Teach four courses (12 hours) each fall and spring semester, including AHS 101 Art in a Globalized World: Art History before 1500 CE, AHS 102 Art in a Globalized World: Art History after 1500 CE, and/or other courses in the instructor’s area of expertise.
• Participate in service at the School, College, and University level.
• Be committed to student success and curricular innovation.
• Occasionally teach courses online, either synchronously or asynchronously.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree