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Herron School of Art and Design seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate professor in Art Education. We invite and welcome those with a passion for teaching and a desire to join and contribute to the ongoing growth and excellence of this established and well-respected BAE program. We are looking for colleagues who are committed to this field of study and in continuing our work to build upon and sustain an exceptional and unique program committed to expanding the field and championing students as they begin and advance along their academic and professional journeys.

This position is ideal for individuals that are engaged in teaching, scholarship of teaching, and research that focuses on contemporary theory and practice, social justice, anti-racist pedagogies, partnerships with urban communities and schools, and critical perspectives in education. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate art education classes, teaching or contributing to the student teaching seminar, assisting in coordinating part-time faculty to instruct art methods courses for elementary pre-service teachers, advising and mentoring students, establishing and maintaining external relationships with PK-12 public schools, and aiding recruitment efforts. In addition, faculty members are supported as they maintain an active program of research/creative activities and publications and embrace service roles that contribute to the success of the school, university, community, and the field. Opportunities exist for interdisciplinary and collaborative teaching/research across studio and art history programs and other university departments, study abroad courses, and engagement with art museums and other institutions.

For those with emerging careers and experience in this essential field, we offer a unique learning environment that supports academic and professional growth and leverages school and campus resources that provide mentorship, support, and funding intended to help ensure success and enrich professional development. For those with more experience, in addition to mentorship and support, this position provides an opportunity to take a leading role in this program and to share and advance your vision for its future growth and identity.

The Art Education Program at Herron has over 60 majors with an active NAEA student organization and innovative community learning programs. Our alumni are active across that state and country and have a growing impact on the field. Herron provides our faculty with a unique academic environment that balances many of the qualities of a smaller, private art school with the resources and opportunities of a larger research university. This creates a professional community where colleagues from all areas of our school are engaged and committed to work that contributes to the advancement of contemporary theory and practice in their fields. This also creates a truly fertile atmosphere where abundant opportunities exist to develop rich, collaborative relationships with faculty from across other academic units, the surrounding urban and rural communities, and the larger professional field.

Applications received by January 15, 2023, will receive priority review. The position will begin in August 2023. Salary is commensurate with experience and IU offers competitive benefits; information about which can be viewed at https://hr.iu.edu/benefits/neweeo/index.html.

Submit application materials at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/15300.

Founded in 1902, Herron School of Art and Design is the premier accredited professional art and design school in the state of Indiana and is part of the thriving urban campus of IUPUI. Herron has more than 30 full-time faculty serving 11 undergraduate and three graduate programs and a curriculum that prepares graduates to be leaders in a world that requires a unique combination of creativity, conceptual skills, and technical abilities. Herron is fully accredited by NASAD.

For more information about Herron School of Art and Design visit https://herron.iupui.edu/.

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is located in the heart of a metropolitan area of more than two million people, the state's capitol and a vibrant business, arts museum and cultural community. With 30,000 students from 49 states and 122 countries, and more than 200 academic programs, the campus is among the Top 10

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