Clinical Faculty in Arts Education

position Summary

Indiana University Bloomington, the flagship campus of Indiana University and a major research-intensive university, is seeking a Clinical Faculty Professor of Arts education. The scholar selected for the position will be at the forefront of advancing teaching and learning in Arts Education with knowledge of latest theories and research methodologies in arts education. The position is at the rank of Associate or Full Clinical Professor.

The faculty member selected will have primary responsibilities of teaching courses and directing research dissertations of students of the online Ed.D. and residential Ph.D. programs in Curriculum and Instruction – Specialization in Art Education. Additional responsibilities include overseeing and/or instructing undergraduate generalist and art education majors in the Arts Education (visual art and drama/theatre education) program.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and supervising doctoral research primarily in visual art education, with opportunities to work with students in performance, and media foci, and the potentiality of course and program coordination
• Cultivating a collaborative and stimulating intellectual community by forging interdisciplinary partnerships across the Department, School of Education, University and with external organizations, including K–16 schools.
• Engaging in outreach with arts educators to connect research with practice.
• Conducting and disseminating impactful research in teaching publications and professional venues.

Application Procedures

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2025, and continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026. Applicants should upload the following materials to: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/30987

• A cover letter outlining interest in the position and relevant qualifications.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• A teaching statement.
• A research statement.
• Contact information for three references (references will not be contacted without the applicant’s prior knowledge).

About Indiana University Bloomington: Founded in 1820, Indiana University-Bloomington (IUB) is the flagship campus of Indiana University. Located in Bloomington, Indiana, IUB constantly strives to embody its mission to create, disseminate, preserve, and apply knowledge. It does so through its commitments to cutting-edge research, scholarship, arts, and creative activity; inspired and challenging undergraduate, graduate, professional, and lifelong educational programs; meaningful experiences outside the classroom; expansive global educational opportunities while fostering a welcoming campus environment; first-rate library and museum collections; and far-reaching economic development and impact in the state and region.

The IUB, School of Education is recognized among the top-tier graduate programs and undergraduate programs nationwide, with a prestigious faculty whose members are among the leaders in their respective fields. According to the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities 2024-2025, the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (which includes the Arts Education program) was ranked #10 in the nation. IUB is a member of the prestigious Association of American University (AAU) since 1909, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. With over 47,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the campus has 16 degree-granting colleges and schools offering 300+ undergraduate majors, 300+ Master’s degrees, and 150+ doctoral and professional degree opportunities. Known for its Indiana limestone facades and green spaces throughout, IUB is widely considered one of the country’s most beautiful college campuses.

Nestled in the rolling hills of south-central Indiana, and home to 85,000 residents, the city of Bloomington offers the feel of a college town with many of the amenities of a large city. From off-Broadway plays and musicals, the LOTUS World Festival of Music, quick access to 250,000 acres of public recreation lands, outstanding public schools and a reasonable cost of living, Bloomington offers much to all. https://www.visitbloomington.com/

Basic Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

We seek a forward-thinking educator, at the Associate or Full Clinical Professor level with an established record of research, and teaching that demonstrates the following qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Art Education or related field.
• A commitment to K–16 or K-12 education and sufficient expertise to work with undergraduate (preservice) and professional (in-service) teachers in Arts Education.

Department Contact for Questions

Inquiries about the position may be addressed to the search committee chair, Marjorie Cohee Manifold mmanifol@iu.edu.

Additional Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of familiarity with contemporary theories of Arts Education such as, for example, theories of Critical Pedagogy, New Materialism, Visual Culture, and methods of Arts-based, Post Qualitative, and non-traditional forms of research.
• A robust record of writings and publications in the broad field of Arts Education pedagogy, such as visual art, performative, and/or media arts education.
• experience directing and/or chairing doctoral-level dissertations.
• Demonstrated experience of scholarly presentations given at national and/or international conferences or congresses.

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