Assistant Professor of Fine Arts

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

Job summary

Indiana University South Bend invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Fine Arts specializing in printmaking. The successful candidate will teach printmaking across courses and contribute to general education offerings, while also designing curricula and mentoring students.

The full-time load is three courses per semester, with responsibility for managing the printmaking studio, engaging in scholarly and creative activities, and pursuing tenure in year six.

Qualifications

• MFA in printmaking is required at time of appointment.
• Strong ability to teach a variety of printmaking techniques (relief, silkscreen, etching).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach printmaking and general education courses each semester.
• Manage and maintain the printmaking studio.
• Mentor students and contribute to scholarly/creative activities.
• Engage in service and support departmental goals.

Skills

Effective oral and written comms

Printmaking techniques knowledge

Education

MFA in printmaking

Job description

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Title

Title Assistant Professor of Fine Arts

Department

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.

EO/AA Statement

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Campus Safety and Security

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at [e-mail] or by visiting IUPD . https://protect.iu.edu/police-safety/annual-reports/index.html

Required

• A 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).

Salary and Rank

$55,000-$59,000 (FTT)

For Best Consideration Date

11/16/2026

Expected Start Date

08/01/2027

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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