Lecturer in Digital Art at Indiana University Bloomington

Eskenazi School of Art Architecture + Design at Indiana University Bloomington is seeking applicants for a Full Time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to teach undergraduate and graduate digital art courses with an emphasis on animation to begin August 1, 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to new areas of curriculum development and program expansions within the school. Teaching responsibilities may include 2D and 3D animation, digital imaging, or related digital art topics within a visual art context. We strongly encourage applicants with scholarly activities related to animation, digital games, or immersive media to apply.

Responsibilities include teaching five courses during the academic year, maintaining professional and academic expertise, assisting with digital art studio management, and providing service as needed by the area and school.

All qualified candidates must have an MFA or equivalent terminal degree by the start date of employment.

Preferred qualifications include three years of teaching experience beyond the MFA or equivalent industry experience. We are especially seeking candidates with technical expertise in drawing or digital drawing; 3D modeling and rigging; character development; and visual effects.

We seek candidates who thrive in collaborative environments and a strong candidate will have experience working successfully with students, faculty, and administrators. They will demonstrate the values we cultivate in our students: to be curious, collaborative, and adaptable in an ever changing, global art community.

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.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit applications to: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/25498

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by January 6, 2024 will receive full consideration. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application materials including:

· Academic CV
· Letter of application
· 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

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: 812-855-2319. Email: soadhr@iu.edu