The Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design at Indiana University Bloomington is seeking applicants for a Full Time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Creative Core to teach undergraduate fundamentals courses spanning art and design to begin August 1, 2025.
The foundations program in the Eskenazi School is known as Creative Core. It serves students in all of our undergraduate degree areas, including Comprehensive Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Merchandising, and all concentrations of Studio Art. Candidates should be able to convey connections across these disciplines within their pedagogy and offer perspectives that contribute to the evolving fields of art and design. Learning in Creative Core occurs through a series of approaches to a studio and discussion environment. Students investigate various conceptual and technical processes, gain practice in critical analysis of visual works, and develop strategies for creative decision-making. Ideal candidates should have the technical proficiency to teach a selection of 100-level coursework, including Drawing, Color, 2-D Design, and/or 3-D Design, alongside our introductory seminar: Pathways – Intro to Art, Design + Merchandising, a large format non-studio course that introduces non-majors to overarching topics and themes relevant to practices in art and design.
Serving over 500 undergraduate students per semester, Creative Core incorporates Studio Art MFA graduate students as teaching assistant Associate Instructors to lead additional course sections. The incoming candidate will work closely mentoring and supervising a team of Associate Instructors teaching concurrent Creative Core courses and will demonstrate effective pedagogy, planning, and problem-solving strategies.
General Responsibilities include:
· Teaching five courses during the academic year. (3/2)
· Maintaining professional and academic expertise.
· Mentoring/supervising graduate student Associate Instructors.
· Assisting with Creative Core studio management.
· Providing service as needed by the area and school.
· Collaboration with annual guest artists and engagement in campus-wide events
About Us:
Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design houses fourteen distinct areas in art, architecture, design, and merchandising. Our students are encouraged to learn collaboratively and across disciplines, while immersing themselves in a particular area of study. Additionally, the school’s positioning as part of the College of Arts and Sciences allows us to equip graduates with the insights and values of a classical liberal arts education.
Our Mission
We are the nexus of art, architecture, design, and merchandising at Indiana’s flagship university—advancing research, creative activity, and education in our state and beyond. As a transdisciplinary community of ethical leaders, we embrace the liberal arts, encourage risk-taking, inspire innovation, and fuel creativity in a complex world.
The Eskenazi School actively upholds diversity, equity, and inclusion as critical principles of our research, teaching, and service. We validate the voice and potential of every member of our community, strive to create a culture where difference is valued, and celebrate multiple perspectives within and beyond the school. We believe social and cultural consciousness inspires meaningful dialogue and empowers all to become influential and fulfilled citizens of the world.
Basic Qualifications
All qualified candidates must have an MFA, M.Arch, or equivalent terminal degree by the employment start date.
Department Contact for Questions
Kim Jones,
Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design at Indiana University,
Mies van der Rohe Building: 321 N. Eagleson Ave. Bloomington, IN 47405
Phone: 812-856-7448. Email: soadhr@iu.edu
Additional Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include three years of teaching experience beyond graduate study or equivalent industry experience.
Salary and Rank 50,000 - 65,000 FL5, FLS
Special Instructions
We seek candidates who thrive in collaborative environments, demonstrate initiative, leadership and have experience working successfully with students, faculty, and administrators. The candidate’s prior experiences should demonstrate values we cultivate in our students: curiosity, collaboration, and adaptability in an ever-changing global art community.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by Feb 14, 2025, will receive full consideration. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application materials including:
- Academic CV
- Letter of Intent
- Teaching Philosophy
- Artist Statement (submitted as “Other”)
- Work Samples (20 images, video, or links in a single PDF, submitted as “Other 2”)
- Student Samples (20 images, video, or links as a single PDF, submitted as “Other 3”)
- Names of three references with contact information
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
