Assistant Professor of Illustration

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Illustration Compensation:

Department:

School of Art Start Date:

08/15/2026 About 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

MFA in illustration, animation, art, or related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected. 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.