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Assistant Professor of Illustration

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  • Who Can Apply: Open to applicants with an MFA in illustration, animation, art, or a related field by date of appointment, or at least six years of documented professional experience; applicants must be currently eligible to work in the United States.
  • The Focus: Full-time, tenure-line Assistant Professor position teaching undergraduate illustration, animation, drawing, and related courses in Ball State University's School of Art.
  • Compensation: $55,000-$62,000 per year plus benefits including health/dental insurance, retirement, paid leave, and dependent tuition support.
  • Key Requirements: Submit one PDF containing a cover letter, resume/CV, a sample syllabus for one college-level illustration course, a portfolio of up to 10 images (with links to time-based work if applicable), and contact information for three professional references.
DeadlineRolling deadline
Pay$55,000-$62,000 per year
Program datesStarts August 16, 2027
LocationMuncie, IN
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career
Disciplinesillustration, animation, drawing
Application notesApply through Ball State's Workday portal. Attach one PDF containing all required supporting documents; do not use the Autofill feature for the resume. Applications received by November 1, 2026 receive full consideration; applications continue to be accepted after that date until a sufficient pool is achieved or the position is filled. Contact Lara Kuykendall, Director, at lkuykendall@bsu.edu with inquiries.
Contactlkuykendall@bsu.edu
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