Lecturer in Fine Arts
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Position Summary
The Department of Fine Arts at Indiana University South Bend is seeking to fill the position of lecturer in the visual arts. Candidates should be an artist-scholar specializing in graphic design and have experience in at least one other area. The candidate should understand aesthetics, visual literacy, the history of art, and contemporary issues in art as related to graphic design and fine art practices. The faculty member will teach four courses per semester, contribute to service, and use their expertise to teach and mentor fine art students, particularly those with a concentration or minor in graphic design. The ability and willingness to teach in the department’s foundation core curriculum are expected. The Fine Arts Department at IU South Bend offers BFA concentrations in Graphic Design, Photography, Printmaking, Painting & Drawing, and Sculpture, a Bachelor of Art Education, and a BA in Fine Arts. The mission of the Fine Arts Department balances traditional and innovative approaches while merging technical skills with conceptual and critical understanding. We educate students about the power of visual arts to inform and affect society. We also have an exceptional gallery space. Graduates find employment in creative fields in the South Bend region. Some students go on to graduate education. Many alumni become visual arts professionals. Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY : The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at or by visiting IUPD . ACCOMMODATIONS : If you have a disability and need assistance with an application, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs by contacting Academic Affairs at: .