Assistant Teaching Professor of Art Education

Position Title: Assistant Teaching Professor of Art Education Compensation: $54,000-$60,000 Department: School of Art Start Date: 08/15/2027 About this opportunity: The School of Art at Ball State University welcomes applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor of Art Education to teach undergraduate courses in art education and other areas of interest and expertise. The ideal candidate will be a creative teacher, thoughtful mentor, and collaborative colleague. The School of Art has over forty full-time faculty and staff and offersstate-of-the-artfacilities serving approximately 700 undergraduate majors. Programs at the BA, BS, and BFAlevels include art education, art history, graphic design, graphic design studies, animation production, illustration, game art/design, visual effects, and a 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 over73,000 square feetof 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. Teaching responsibilities are on campus, in Muncie, Indiana. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. What you'll do and what you will bring: Description: Non-tenure-line faculty in the School of Art teach undergraduate courses at all levels, from first-year Foundations and introductory surveys through senior projects. All faculty participate in service at the School, College, and University level and are committed to student success and curricular innovation. Duties and Responsibilities: The typical course load consists of four courses (12 hours) each fall and spring semester. Courses aregenerally scheduledon campus, with occasional courses scheduled online, either synchronously or asynchronously. Instructional load will include such Art Education classes as: AED 201 Art Education: Introduction AED 304 Art Education: Curriculum and Instruction AED 305 Art Education: Elementary Teaching Practicum (Fall Saturday Art School) AED 399 Art Education: Secondary Methods and Materials Instructional load may include such courses in the broader School of Art curriculum as: ADS 101 2D Foundations ADS 102 3D Foundations ADS 103 4D Foundations AFA 101 Drawing Studio ART 290 Basic Art Media and Techniques Various upper-level courses in art and design offered for School of Art majors/minors or as part of the University Core Curriculum Other teaching duties may be assigned based on programmatic needs and the successful candidate’s expertise. Additional responsibilities include 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 other faculty and staff. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate 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. Minimum qualifications: Master's degree in art education or related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment. K-12 teaching license One semester of teaching experience at the college level gained concurrently or at any time. Preferred qualifications: PhD or EdD in art education or related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment. Three years of experience teaching art in K-12 schools. One year of teaching experience at the college level. Ability to teach in a secondary area including, but not limited to, drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, video and new media, sculpture, ceramics, metals + jewelry, glass, graphic design, animation, or art history. This position is open until filled with a priority consideration date of January 4, 2027. Candidatessubmittingapplication materials on or before this date will receive full consideration. What we offer: At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected. When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you. Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow. Curious about our excellent benefits package? We have developed a calculator that shows you the value of our core benefits. Select the Total Compensation Calculator - Faculty and download our calculator spreadsheet. Relocation Program: MakeMyMove Looking for a place where your career, community, and quality of life can grow together? 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