Assistant Teaching Professor of Art - Muncie, United States - Ball State University

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About this Opportunity The School of Art invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Art (Foundations) beginning August 2024.

Salary and benefit packages for this position are competitive, with salaries for this opportunity beginning at $50,000 annually. Ball State University and Our Pledge for the Future Destination 2040: Our Flight Path establishes Ball State University's ambitious goals for our second century:
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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.

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Affordable Healthcare

Retirement

Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development

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Our dynamic faculty function as collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive members of the College of Fine Arts community, both within and beyond the home unit, serving as quality teachers, productive in creative and/or scholarly work, engaged in public service activities, and contributing to the Ball State and Muncie communities and beyond. Additionally, lifelong learning at Ball State University extends educational engagement beyond the classroom and includes learning for professional development, personal enrichment, or other goals throughout one's lifetime. Faculty will be expected to participate in the department's, college's, and university's lifelong learning opportunities when available and may be assigned teaching responsibility in this area as part of their overall responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Foundations such as: ADS 101 Foundations: 2D Studio, ADS 102 Foundations: 3D Studio, ADS 103 Foundations: 4D Studio, and AFA 101 Drawing: Studio

The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities·

Demonstrated commitment to student success and curricular innovation

Other teaching duties based on programmatic need and the expertise of the faculty hired individual may be assigned

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 Pre-Employment Screening Requires successful completion of a background check. EEO Statement Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. Posting Detail Information Position End Date 05/02/2025 Posting Date 04/05/2024 Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (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.) 05/06/2024 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. 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 experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University's enduring values , including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.' Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information Lara Kuykendall,