The Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design invites applications for a non-tenure-track, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in the Creative Core area, to begin August 1, 2026.
Courses in the Creative Core are foundation-level and prepare students beginning their studies in studio arts, design, and merchandising. These courses also serve many non-majors fulfilling Arts and Humanities requirements. We seek candidates who can teach across studio foundations courses and support students with a range of experience levels in visual art and design. These courses include Color, Drawing, 3D Design, and/or Studio Art for Non-Majors. The successful candidate will also demonstrate interest in contributing to a large lecture/discussion-format introductory course, Pathways in Art, Design, and Merchandising.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the foundational Creative Core experience within undergraduate education, dedication to mentoring graduate instructors as vital contributors to the program, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues in shaping the Creative Core curriculum.
Responsibilities beyond teaching include, but are not limited to, training and mentoring Graduate Associate Instructors and maintaining studio classroom spaces.
The Creative Core serves as the foundation in art and design within the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design and the College of Arts and Sciences. The Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design (Eskenazi School) advances creative practice, research, and education across art, architecture, design, and merchandising in service to our students, state, and beyond. We embody the liberal arts, encourage lifelong creative inquiry, embrace adaptability, drive innovation, shape culture, and fuel creativity in an evolving world. The Eskenazi School houses six undergraduate degree programs in art, design, and merchandising, as well as graduate degree programs in studio art, architecture, and design.
Founded in 1820, Indiana University Bloomington is the flagship campus of IU’s eight campuses statewide. Innovation, creativity, and academic freedom are hallmarks of our world-class contributions in research and the arts.
The Eskenazi School actively creates a culture focused on how we work together, learn from each other, and acknowledge our shared accomplishments and sorrows. We validate the voice and potential of every member of our community, strive to create a culture where difference is valued, and celebrate multiple perspectives within and beyond the school. We believe social and cultural consciousness inspires meaningful dialogue and empowers all to become influential and fulfilled citizens of the world.
Basic Qualifications
- A terminal degree (MFA, M.Arch, or equivalent) by the start date of employment
- A minimum of two years of college-level teaching experience, including foundations-level courses
- An active professional and exhibition record.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in communication and leadership.
Application Materials
Applicants must submit:
- Cover letter of application
- A current CV
- Research Statement
- One PDF containing 10 images of creative research and relevant image list
- Teaching Philosophy
- One PDF containing 10 images of student work and relevant image list
- Contact information for three references (no letters). Include a current address, phone number and e-mail address
Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit applications to https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/32892
For questions, contact Kim Jones, Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design at Indiana University, Mies van der Rohe Building: 321 N. Eagleson Ave. Bloomington, IN 47405 Phone: 812-855-2319. Email: soadhr@iu.edu
Review of applications will begin on May 4, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.