Assistant Professor of Fine Arts

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University South Bend invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in printmaking within the Fine Arts Department. The candidate will teach three courses per semester, including two printmaking classes and one course in the general education curriculum, and will manage the printmaking studio.

Required is an MFA in printmaking, strong communication skills, and demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, studio practice, and mentoring students.

Qualifications

• MFA in printmaking or related studio art by time of appointment.
• Ability to teach relief, silkscreen, and etching techniques.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Potential for excellence in teaching and studio practice.
• Experience mentoring students and guiding extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester, including two printmaking classes and one general education course.
• Manage and maintain the printmaking studio.
• Engage in scholarly/creative activities and mentor students.
• Contribute to department service and student advising.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Mentoring students

Collaboration

Education

MFA in printmaking

Job description

Posting Details

Position Details

Title: Assistant Professor of Fine Arts

Appointment Status: Tenure Track

Department: IU South Bend Fine Arts

Location: South Bend

Position Summary: The Fine Arts Department at Indiana University South Bend invites applications for Tenure-Track faculty in printmaking. The applicant should be an artist-scholar specializing in printmaking. The candidate should understand aesthetics, visual literacy, the history of art, and contemporary issues in art as related to printmaking and fine art practices. Each semester, the candidate will teach two printmaking classes and one course in the department’s general education curriculum. The full-time load (100% FTE) is 12 credit hours (typically four courses) each fall and spring semester, with one course reassigned time for scholarly and creative activities following university & campus policies. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester, contribute to service, engage in scholarly/creative activities, mentor students, and use their expertise to teach fine art students, particularly those students with a concentration or minor in printmaking. The faculty member will also manage and maintain the printmaking studio. This position begins on August 1, 2027. The candidate will have the opportunity to apply for tenure in their 6th year of service. IU South Bend is the third largest campus in the Indiana University system and serves the north central Indiana community. The growing Fine Arts Department at IU South Bend currently includes B.A. and B.F.A. degrees in studio arts and art education. The mission of the Fine Arts Department is to balance traditional and innovative approaches while merging technical skills with conceptual and critical understanding. We educate students about the power of visual arts to inform and affect society.

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Basic Qualifications: Required: An MFA in printmaking or related studio art by time of appointment. Knowledge and ability to teach a variety of printmaking techniques that include but is not limited to relief, silkscreen, and etching. Effective oral and written communication skills. Preferred: Demonstrated potential for excellence in the areas teacher or studio practice. Experience in teaching as the faculty of record. Experience studio lab management. Ability to coordinate multiple sections and teach independent study students. Evidence of a strong commitment to ongoing professional development and creative studio practice. Demonstrated experience in mentoring students, including guiding involvement in extracurricular activities (e.g., advising of student clubs).

Department Contact for Questions: Susan Moore [e-mail]

Salary and Rank: $55,000-$59,000 (FTT)

Special Instructions: Interested candidates must submit the following items for consideration:

• A letter of application that addresses the candidate’s qualifications · Curriculum vitae
• An art statement and a teaching statement (or philosophy).
• A PDF portfolio or link to a website of 20 images of personal work and student work
• Contact information (phone and email) for at least three references.
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts

For Best Consideration Date: 11/16/2026

Expected Start Date: 08/01/2027

Posting Number: IU-101655-2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Have you previously been employed with IU?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Application
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. List Of References
5. Transcript

Optional Documents

1. Other
2. Other 2