MFA in illustration, animation, art, or related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment.
Significant industry experience in the field of illustration
Evidence of current professional practice in illustration
Evidence of professional exhibitions
Experience and/or interest in developing new curriculum in illustration
Experience with sequential art or narrative-based practices
Experience with interdisciplinary practices and connections across animation, design, and visual art
At least eight months (one academic year) of teaching experience at the college level
How to apply:
Please submit cover letter, cv, and teaching evaluations. Application materials must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm on June 13, 2026.
Benefits
Department:School of ArtStart Date:08/15/2026About this opportunity:The School of Art invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Illustration beginning August of 2026.Employer will consider sponsorship.What you'll do and what you will bring:Duties and Responsibilities:Instructional load will include all levels of course work in classes such as ART 213 Introduction to Illustration, ART 214 Surface Illustration, ART 317 Book Works, ART 318 Comic Art, and ART 417 Editorial Illustration.Other teaching duties based on programmatic need and the expertise of the faculty hired individual may be assigned.Additional responsibilities include course development, mentoring students at all levels, and supervising senior capstone projects.This faculty member is also responsible for producing scholarship/creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure.The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the School of Art, the College of Fine Arts, and the University by serving on committees and being active in their discipline's community.When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.Curious about our excellent benefits package?We have developed a calculator that shows you the value of our core benefits.Select the Total Compensation Calculator - Faculty and download our calculator spreadsheet.Health insuranceDental insuranceParental leave
Additional Information
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Illustration
Bsu · Ball State University