Assistant Professor of Fine Arts

Indiana University; Indiana; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking institution seeks an Assistant Professor of Fine Arts to inspire students through innovative teaching and active artistic engagement. This full-time, tenure-track role emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence and community involvement, with opportunities for curricular development and interdisciplinary approaches. Join a diverse campus dedicated to fostering creativity and research, where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you are passionate about art and education, this position offers a unique chance to shape the future of aspiring artists.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required by August 1, 2025.
• Experience teaching at the college level is essential.

Responsibilities

• In-person teaching of painting and drawing courses.
• Maintaining an active high-level studio practice.

Skills

Teaching experience at the college level

Ability to work with diverse groups

Evidence of an active artistic program

Education

Terminal degree in Studio Arts or related field

Tools

Digital processes

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant Professor of Fine Arts in the School of the Arts, Department of Fine Arts, is a full-time, tenure-track, 10-month position responsible for a 12-hour per semester teaching load with an expected productive program of research/creative activity in studio practice supported by a reduction in teaching load. Active involvement in service to the department, campus, discipline, and the community is also expected. Summer assignments and associated stipends are possible in accordance with programmatic need.

Core responsibilities include in-person teaching of multiple sections of painting and drawing courses and departmental service courses, teaching possible online courses, maintaining an active high-level studio practice, assisting with curricular development, implementation and program evaluation, and participating in departmental and community service/faculty governance activities.

The School of the Arts offers a BA and a BFA in Fine Arts as well as interdisciplinary degrees in Graphic Design. Indiana University is a student-centered institution that serves the Northwest Indiana region and Chicagoland area and is IU's only designated Hispanic Serving and Minority Serving Institution.

ABOUT INDIANA UNIVERSITY NORTHWESTOne of seven campuses of Indiana University, IU Northwest is located in metropolitan Northwest Indiana, approximately 30 miles southeast of Chicago and 10 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. The campus has a diverse student population of approximately 3,500 degree-seeking students and 1,800 dual-credit students and has been recognized by the Department of Education as a minority and Hispanic serving institution. The campus offers Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and Human Services, the School of Business and Economics, the School of the Arts, and the School of Education. The campus is also host to IU School of Medicine-Northwest-Gary, the region's only four-year medical doctorate program. As a student-centered campus, IU Northwest is committed to academic excellence characterized by a love of ideas and achievement in learning, discovery, creativity, research, and community engagement.

Basic Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Studio Arts or related field by August 1, 2025
• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Evidence of an active artistic/creative program.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge in various media and in current digital processes, especially interdisciplinary approaches.
• Ability to participate in program and curricular development
• Experience teaching in both online and face-to-face modalities

Department Contact for Questions

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford, Search Committee Chair, 3400 Broadway, IN 46408, [e-mail]

Salary and Rank

Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

Special Instructions

Interested candidates should review and complete the online application that requires uploading: 1) Curriculum vitae; 2) Letter of application; 3) Statement on Research and Teaching; and 4) List of references with contact information to include mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone numbers at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/28036

Review date begins March 1, 2025: (Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee).

Final date: March 20, 2025: Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.