Instructors - Studio Art (Part-time Semester)

About this Opportunity

The School of Art at Ball State University invites applications for part-time semester instructors to teach a variety of Studio Art courses, including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, glass, metals + jewelry, sculpture, photography, and video and new media. Successful candidates may be hired to teach between one and three sections, and we offer both online and in-person modalities. Course development support and pedagogical mentoring will be offered.

The School of Art has over forty full-time faculty and staff and offers state-of-the-art facilities serving nearly 700 undergraduate majors. Programs at the BA, BS, and BFA levels include art education, art history, graphic communications management, graphic design, animation production, illustration, game art/design, visual effects, and a recently redesigned interdisciplinary studio art program that includes drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, glass, metals + jewelry, sculpture, photography, and video and new media. School of Art students enjoy world-class facilities, with over 73,000 square feet of classroom, gallery, and studio space in the Art and Journalism Building, Applied Technology Building, and the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass. Students and faculty work closely with David Owsley Museum of Art on campus, among the finest university art collections in the nation. Ball State University is accredited by the National Association for Schools of Art and Design

The salary for this opportunity begins at $3,000.

About Ball State University

Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one’s home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.

Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusiveness. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Benefits and Community

Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.

Affordable Healthcare
Retirement
Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development

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Description

Teach a variety of Studio Art courses, including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, glass, metals + jewelry, sculpture, photography, and video and new media.

Minimum Qualifications

Master of Fine Arts ( MFA ) degree in Studio Art, Design, or related discipline by time of appointment.
One semester of teaching experience at the college level.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

Engagement with contemporary art practices as an educator, artist, designer, and/or illustrator.
One year of teaching experience at the college level.
Required Certifications/Licensures

EEO Statement

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

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

In addition to a cover letter and CV, please upload a portfolio or document containing a link to your portfolio.

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 experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.

Applicant Documents

Required DocumentsCover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Portfolio
Optional DocumentsUndergraduate Transcripts
Master's Transcripts

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