Assistant Professor –Digital Illustration/Drawing

Title: Assistant Professor –Digital Illustration/Drawing
Employee Classification: Asst Professor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Department: Wonsook Kim School of Art
Campus Location: Normal, IL

The Wonsook Kim School of Art at Illinois State University is seeking a full-time tenure-track assistant/associate professor specializing in a digital illustration with a start date of August 16, 2024. The School is seeking an individual who wants to help create a new digital illustration program within the drawing sequence. Candidates should have a well-developed practice in digital illustration and the capacity to start and develop an academic sequence for digital illustration within a drawing sequence.

Relevant teaching experience and the capacity for innovative curricular creation and development is important. An ability to work well with colleagues and students in various subject areas that the digital illustration courses serve – such as drawing, graphic design, and painting – is also critical.

The successful candidate will focus their teaching on sections of digital illustration courses. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and/or service. The locus of annual evaluation, tenure, and promotion in rank will be in Wonsook Kim School of Art. The salary for this nine-month position is commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

The digital illustration courses, along with courses in painting, drawing, photography, video, and printmaking, fits within the 2D area within studio art. Graphic design, art history, visual culture, and art teacher education are the other four areas within the Wonsook Kim School of Art. The school offers BA, BS, BFA, MA, and MFA degrees. Faculty enjoy small class sizes and close engagements with students. Digital illustration courses are exciting exploratory experiences for students in the Wonsook Kim School of Art and will be a bridge for those students who have interest in drawing as well as graphic design. These courses will introduce a variety of design tactics, work habits, and hands-on studio-based skills. Applicants who utilize progressive approaches to digital illustration are highly encouraged to submit an application. The successful candidate will join the faculty with the capacity to write and implement an ever-evolving progressive curriculum integrating digital and analog materials and contemporary issues within the framework of digital illustration. https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/art/

The Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and student body committed to teaching and working in multicultural environments. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, women, veterans, individuals who are gender-fluid, or from other marginalized communities.

The Wonsook Kim School of Art is committed to increasing the representation of BIPOC people, women, disabled people, and people embodying all expressions of gender and sexuality. 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.

The Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts includes the Creative Technologies Program, the Wonsook Kim School of Art, the School of Music, and the School of Theatre and Dance—all of which have a rich and varied curriculum including drawing, animation, video, music composition, music business, voice acting, fight choreography, dance and movement, performance, production and lighting design, and text/script analysis.

Illinois State University: Illinois State University http://www.illinoisstate.edu, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. There are approximately 21,000 students in the six colleges of Illinois State University. In our most recent strategic plan Educate ∙ Connect ∙ Elevate, we have committed our resources to realizing seven core values: Learning and Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Civic Engagement, 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. Also visit the University’s metrics of excellence at (http://illinoisstate.edu/pointsofpride/).

Bloomington-Normal Community: 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. SmartAsset ranked Bloomington IL, in the top 20 of the most livable cities in the U.S. (2022). Zippia named Bloomington, IL, as #1 on their “Happiest Cities” list (2020), and Best Choice Schools listed the area on its “30 Small College Towns with Great Quality of Life” (2020). 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 the Amtrak located 1 block from ISU’s campus. For more information on our community, please visit (http://visitbn.org/).

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

1. Appropriate terminal degree or ABD in the candidate's field of study
2. Strong background in illustration, digital creativity, and production
3. Evidence of innovative professional activity and creative research
4. State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position

Varies

August 16, 2024

Attach a single PDF file that contains the following:
1. Letter of application up to two pages describing how you meet the required qualifications with particular attention to developing an academic sequence in digital illustration. Also include your demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and access.
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. A list of three references with contact information
4. Up to ten examples of your work and, if available, examples of your student's work
5. Research and/or creative statement

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"

Initial review of applications begins December 1, 2023, and continues until the position is filled.

Wonsook Kim School of Art
Amy Meyer
[email protected]
309-438-5619

Human Resources
Michelle Klunke
[email protected]

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

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