Assistant Professor of Illustration

Duties and Responsibilities:

Courses are generally scheduled on campus, with occasional courses scheduled online, either synchronously or asynchronously.

* Instructional load will include all levels of course work in classes such as AFA 101 Drawing Studio, ART 213 Introduction to Illustration, ART 214 Surface Illustration, ART 317 Book Works, ART 318 Comic Art, and ART 417 Editorial Illustration.

• Other teaching duties based on programmatic need and the expertise of the faculty hired individual may be assigned.
• Additional responsibilities include course development, mentoring students at all levels, and supervising senior capstone projects.
• Tenure-line faculty are also responsible for producing scholarship/creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure.
• 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:

* MFA degree in illustration, animation, art, or related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment or at least six years of documented professional experience in illustration, animation, art, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Significant industry experience in the field of illustration

• Evidence of current professional practice in illustration
• Experience and/or interest in developing new curriculum in illustration
• At least one year of teaching experience at the college level, gained concurrently or at any time.

How to apply:

For inquiries regarding this opportunity, please contact:

Lara Kuykendall, Director, lkuykendall@bsu.edu

Please follow upload instructions to attach one PDF of all of the required supporting documents listed below. NOTE: Do not use the Autofill feature for resume.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Sample syllabus for one college-level illustration course
• Portfolio of up to 10 images of applicant's creative work (with links to time-based work if applicable). If document size exceeds 10 MB, a link to portfolio may be provided.
• Contact information (including email addresses) for three professional references

This position is open until filled with a priority consideration date of NOVEMBER 1, 2026. Candidates submitting application materials on or before this date will receive full consideration.

(Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)

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.

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