Graphic Design Assistant Professor
Graphic Design Assistant Professor
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Job Description
Position Title:
Graphic Design Assistant ProfessorAppointment Type:
FacultyJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Graphic Design in the College of Design at Iowa State University (ISU) invites applications for the position of tenuretrack Assistant Professor. The anticipated start date for this position is August 16 2025.
The department is seeking a fulltime tenuretrack assistant professor to join our 19person graphic design faculty and assist in advancing the departments future goals.
Successful candidates will be expected to establish sustain and grow a worldclass externally funded research program that complements or aligns with the departments areas through independent and collaborative efforts. Additionally the candidate is expected to establish a record of scholarship at the highest levels contribute to the teaching missions at the undergraduate and graduate levels and engage in institutional service and service to the profession. Candidates should have strong communication skills share our commitment to enhancing excellence and exhibit the potential for longterm leadership in supporting the mission of the department college and university.
The Department of Graphic Design is committed to sustaining a collegial positive and productive environment for each individual and the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department college and university activities interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
MFA or equivalent terminal degree in graphic design or a related field.
OR
BFA and a Masters degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstration of effective teaching that contributes to the departments undergraduate and graduate degrees in Graphic Design plus the upcoming undergraduate majors in Game Design Illustration or User Experience Design.
Demonstration of fundamental graphic design skills experiences and knowledge.
Successful record of or showing promise for future success in academic research or creative scholarship related to the discipline of graphic design.
Record of active engagement in interdisciplinary collaborations.
About the Graphic Design Department
The Department of Graphic Design is part of ISUs College of Design along with Departments of Architecture Art and Visual Cultures Community and Regional Planning Industrial Design Interior Design and Landscape Architecture. The Department offers a NASADaccredited BFA in Graphic Design an MA in Experiential Graphic Design and an MFA in Graphic Design. The department enrolls nearly 300 undergraduate and over 25 graduate students all of whom engage in both traditional and emerging technologies and are prepared to become leaders in the field of visual communication.
Department Unit/Website:
For more information about our departments design program see Start Date:August 16 2025 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However to receive full consideration applications should be received by December 2 2024. All interested qualified persons must apply for this position online at to Job Requisition Number R15768. The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format: 1. Letter of application (including information about the desired rank) that briefly discusses how the candidate meets each of the preferred qualifications 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Contact information for at least three references including name mailing address email address phone number and other pertinent information 4. Other documents: Portfolio to include research/creative work and student work Onepage teaching statement Onepage statement of research / creative scholarship Direct questions to Graphic Design search committee chair Alex Braidwood at Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and worklife benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing programOriginal Posting Date:
October 22 2024Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R15768
Employment Type
Full-Time
