Assistant​/Associate Professor, Hip Hop, Culture, History and Practice

Assistant/Associate Professor, Hip Hop, Culture, History and Practice

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Hip Hop, Culture, History and Practice
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Department: School of Creative Technologies
Campus

Location:

Normal, IL

The Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University invites applications for an energetic, interdisciplinary educator‑practitioner to teach the new large‑section General Education course Hip‑Hop:
Culture, History & Practice
. This tenure‑track position will also develop additional courses that weave hip‑hop culture, history, and creative practice with critical inquiry and emerging creative technologies, including AI, as artistic, pedagogical, and research tools.

• Teach the large‑section General Education course “Hip‑Hop:
  Culture, History & Practice.”
• Develop new courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise (e.g., Breaking & Culture, Letterform and Visual Aesthetics, Sound Design and Production).
• Integrate emerging creative technologies (e.g., generative media, AI, spatial design) into course design and student experience.
• Foster community connections and local scene engagement, mentoring students and collaborating with local culture practitioners.

• Terminal degree (or international equivalent) in a discipline within the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts (e.g., music, audio production, game design, theatre, dance, visual arts).
• Recognized record of creative or scholarly work in hip‑hop culture, history, and practice (publications, recordings, exhibitions, performances, digital projects).
• Demonstrated undergraduate teaching experience, including large‑section General Education courses (in‑person, hybrid, or online).
• Competence in creative technologies, including DAWs (Ableton, Logic, Pro Tools), sampling, MIDI, and at least one generative/assistive AI tool integrated into creative practice or pedagogy.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and enthusiasm to work with first‑generation and diverse student populations.
• Experience with community‑engaged pedagogy and partnerships with local culture practitioners.
• Oral proficiency in the English language, as required by state law.

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life.
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options.
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff and eligible dependents.
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks.
• Paid benefit time.

• Updated CV.
• 2–4 page cover letter directly addressing the required qualifications.
• Portfolio of personal works or link to a digital portfolio showcasing creative‑scholarly works.
• Reference list of 3–5 references.

Review of applications will begin February 2, 2026. Position is open until filled. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship; this position will not consider sponsorship for work authorization.

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and an employment history review. No work will commence until the investigations have been cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity 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 . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

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