Assistant Teaching Professor of Studio Art

Ball State University • Muncie, IN

1d • $54,000 - $62,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Ball State University’s School of Art is hiring a full-time, non-tenure-line Assistant Teaching Professor of Studio Art to teach undergraduate courses from first-year Foundations through senior projects. The School is particularly interested in candidates whose creative practice and teaching experience emphasize sculpture, and also welcomes expertise in ceramics, metals and jewelry, glass, painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, video, and new media. The program encourages interdisciplinary exploration.

The typical course load is four courses (12 hours) each fall and spring semester. Courses include first-year Foundations in 2D, 3D, 4D, and drawing, as well as courses in the instructor’s area of expertise. Teaching is generally on campus in Muncie, Indiana, with occasional online courses, either synchronously or asynchronously. Faculty also participate in service at the School, College, and University levels and are committed to student success and curricular innovation.

The School of Art has more than 40 full-time faculty and staff and serves over 700 undergraduate majors. It offers programs at the BA, BS, and BFA levels and has more than 73,000 square feet of classroom, gallery, and studio space across three buildings. Students and faculty have access to a shared fabrication lab with 3D printers and laser cutters, and work closely with the David Owsley Museum of Art. The School is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

The position is open until filled, with priority consideration for applications submitted by January 24, 2027. The anticipated start date is August 15, 2027. Candidates must have current authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in art, design, or a related field from an accredited institution by the date of appointment.
• One semester of college-level teaching experience, obtained concurrently or at any time.
• Current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in art, design, or a related field from an accredited institution by the date of appointment.
• Ability to teach sculpture courses at all levels, including woodworking, metalworking, and mixed/expanded media.
• Engagement with contemporary art practices as an artist, designer, and/or educator.
• One year of college-level teaching experience.
• Creative practice and teaching experience emphasizing sculpture.
• Expertise in ceramics, metals and jewelry, glass, painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, video, and/or new media.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses from first-year Foundations through senior projects.
• Teach a typical load of four courses (12 hours) each fall and spring semester.
• Teach first-year Foundations courses in 2D, 3D, 4D, and drawing, along with courses in the instructor’s area of expertise.
• Participate in service at the School, College, and University levels.
• Contribute to student success and curricular innovation.

Benefits

• 12 paid sick days per year.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Affordable health and dental insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Coverage of 90% of an employee’s child’s or children’s undergraduate tuition at Ball State University, beginning on the employee’s first day.
• Eligible participants in the MakeMyMove program may receive up to $5,000 in relocation cash, coworking space, access to the Ball State University Library, a one-semester Rec Fit pass, discounted athletics tickets, a local-resources 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: Mid Level