Assistant Professor of Art Teacher Education

The Wonsook Kim School of Art at Illinois State University (ISU) seeks a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art Education to begin August 16, 2025. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach theory and methods at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Responsibilities include teaching a 3/3 load, maintaining an active professional practice, contributing to the administration of community outreach/service components, and forging positive relationships with public schools in the region. Job duties can include supervising student teachers and/or mentoring graduate students. The new Assistant Professor will also serve the school, college, and university on committees and/or in some other capacities. The salary for this nine-month position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate an understanding of and experience with contemporary issues in education, knowledge of contemporary art and art history, classroom teaching as both practice and research, technology, social justice, disabilities, and student assessment. We seek colleagues with a proven ability to teach relevant disciplinary topics and communication skills.

The successful candidate should have a terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.) in Art Education or a closely related field, and three or more years of relevant teaching experience. The most suited candidate for this position will present evidence of a robust and promising creative and/or research agenda that is relevant to visual arts education. State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position. ABD candidates will be considered. The doctoral degree must be completed within one calendar year of the Assistant Professor position start date.

Additional Information

Wonsook Kim School of Art Community

Faculty members in the Art Teacher Education (ATE) program have a positive relationship with their colleagues in the studio concentrations, art history, University Galleries, Illinois Art Station, and the College of Education. Our growing student population averages 120 graduate and undergraduate majors in art education. The dynamic ISU National Art Education Association Student Chapter has earned national recognition for excellence. The school resides in the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts which also includes the School of Theater, Dance and Film, the School of Music and the School of Creative Technologies.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

The Wonsook Kim School of Art is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. Candidates who have experience working with a range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the culture of openness, belonging, and mutual support are especially welcome to apply. In keeping with university-wide initiatives to expand the experiences of the campus community in Normal and abroad, we also encourage applicants with an interest in working with local community outreach initiatives, and/or existing international programs through the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, as well as creating new opportunities.

Illinois State University

Illinois State University, IllinoisState.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State’s Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride.

Bloomington-Normal: 

Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Required Qualifications

• The successful candidate should have a terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.) in Art Education or a closely related field and three or more years of relevant teaching experience. ABD candidates will be considered. The doctoral degree must be completed within one calendar year of the Assistant Professor position start date.
• The candidate for this position will present evidence of a robust and promising creative and/or research agenda that is relevant to visual arts education.
• State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

08/16/2025

Required Applicant Documents

Please submit, in a single PDF, a letter of application that directly addresses the qualifications for the position, current CV, teaching philosophy, names and contact information of three references; 2 - 3 examples of course syllabi; teaching materials and documentation; a statement reflecting the candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; a portfolio of 10-20 student and/or personal artworks; and a sample of scholarly writing.

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Review of applications will begin November 15th, 2024 and continues until the position is filled. We anticipate conducting the first round of interviews remotely in early December.

Contact Information for Applicants

Human Resources
Michelle Klunke
msklunk@ilstu.edu