Assistant Professor in Metals
Assistant Professor in Metals
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Job Description
Position Title:
Assistant Professor in MetalsAppointment Type:
FacultyJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Art and Visual Culture in the College of Design at Iowa State University is offering a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Metals starting August 2026.
Qualified candidates will bring an in-depth knowledge in metal craft art design and related materials and practices. Areas of expertise will include contemporary and traditional techniques embracing sculptural and functional approaches to making. Special attention will be given to candidates who bring an innovative approach to metalsmithing and/or jewelry making along with a critical knowledge of related materials to their teaching and creative work. Candidates with ethical and environmentally responsible approaches to their discipline and teaching are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to teaching in the department of Art and Visual Culture and the interdisciplinary collegiate programs in the College of Design. The position includes working with students from a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds and abilities. Pedagogically adaptive and innovative approaches in teaching are expected. The position responsibilities also include scholarship and research in the area of the candidates expertise; student advising; service on department college and university committees; and maintenance of the metals studio and related equipment.
The Department of Art and Visual Culture 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.
About the Art and Visual Culture Department
As a land grant and Research I institution Iowa State University upholds and advocates for the impact of creative activities scholarship and education both on-and off-campus. We embrace and value community and the people and knowledge that preceded the formation of our institution and that inform our current-day practices. The College of Design celebrates and builds on long-standing success as a comprehensive design school that embodies knowledge-sharing and innovation.
The Department of Art and Visual Culture exemplifies these qualities through the creativity and entrepreneurship of its community of makers educators and scholars. With an integrated and cross-disciplinary approach to teaching and collaborating we are committed to contributing to the excellence of the academic community and to building a culturally vibrant environment. We are especially seeking candidates who uphold and promote this purpose and who apply the above qualities in their teaching and research practice.
Department Website: Qualifications:
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree
OR
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and a masters degree in a relevant field
Preferred Qualifications:
Portfolio with evidence of critical approaches to metal-based art and craft
Demonstrated evidence of professional accomplishment
Knowledge of contemporary and traditional practices in metals and related art and design disciplines
Experience in ethical and environmentally responsible art and design practices
Experience maintaining a metals studio and related equipment
Evidence of successful college-level teaching experience beyond graduate assistantship
Proposed Start Date:
August 16 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following as pdf files of no more than 5MB each:
1. Letter of Application
Vitae with contact information for three professional references
and Creative Activities Statement
Philosophy Statement
sample course syllabi
And the following portfolios should be uploaded to of Creative Work: 20 page pdf portfolio of creative work including title date media.
2. Teaching Portfolio: 20 page pdf portfolio of work by your students including student name title date media and course.
For full consideration please apply by September 15 2025.
Sarah Kyle Professor and Chair AVC 146 College of Design Iowa State University Ames IA 50011-3093.
If you have questions regarding this vacancy please email Sarah Kyle or call . If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life 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 long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
May 16 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R17039Employment Type
Full-Time
