Instructors Art History (Part time Semester)

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About this Opportunity The School of Art at Ball State University invites applications for part-time instructors to teach a variety of art history courses, including Introduction to Art (AHS 100); Introduction to Art History: Global Traditions (AHS 101); Introduction to Art History: The Modern and Contemporary World (AHS 102); and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.

Successful candidates may be hired to teach between one and three sections and we offer both online and in-person modalities.

Course development support and pedagogical mentoring will be offered.

The School of Art has over forty full-time faculty and staff and offers state-of-the-art facilities serving nearly 700 undergraduate majors.

Programs at the BA, BS, and BFA levels include art education, art history, graphic communications management, graphic design, animation production, illustration, game art/design, visual effects, and a recently redesigned interdisciplinary studio art program that includes drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, glass, metals + jewelry, sculpture, photography, and video and new media.

School of Art students enjoy world-class facilities, with over 73,000 square feet of classroom, gallery, and studio space in the Art and Journalism Building, Applied Technology Building, and the Marilyn K.

Glick Center for Glass.

Students and faculty work closely with David Owsley Museum of Art on campus, among the finest university art collections in the nation.

Ball State University is accredited by the National Association for Schools of Art and Design.

The salary for this opportunity begins at $3,000.

About Ball State University Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one’s home unit.

These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.

Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities.

We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities.

We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusiveness.

We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.

Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence.

We invite you to be part of our community.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis.

Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs.

Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation.

We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

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Paid Parental Leave

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Please visit the following link to explore: https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs To learn about other faculty opportunities at Ball State University, please visit the following link: Ball State Faculty Opportunities Live Near Your Work - If you are considering living near the Ball State area, please visit the following link to learn more about relocation and living in east central Indiana: https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work There's more to discover IN Indiana! Visit the following link to learn more: IN Indiana Appointment Type Other Length of Appointment PT Semester Description Teach a variety of art history courses, including Introduction to Art (AHS 100); Introduction to Art History: Global Traditions (AHS 101); Introduction to Art History: The Modern and Contemporary World (AHS 102); and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in art history or a related field (with at least 18 graduate hours in art history) from an accredited college or university completed by start of appointment.

One semester of experience teaching at the college level.

Authorization to work in the US Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in art history or a related field (with at least 18 graduate hours in art history) from an accredited college or university completed by start of appointment.

One year of experience teaching at the college level.

Required Certifications/Licensures Pre-Employment Screening Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.

EEO Statement Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Posting Detail Information Position End Date 12/13/2025 Posting Date 05/16/2025 Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here.

(Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled.

The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.) Information regarding transcripts The option to upload transcripts is available.

Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU).

Degree verification will be conducted.

Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile).

In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring valuesand describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.

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