Assistant Professor of Illustration
Assistant Professor of Illustration
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Position Title:
Assistant Professor of IllustrationAppointment Type:
FacultyJob Description:
Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Art and Visual Culture in the College of Design at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in illustration at the rank of Assistant Professor. The anticipated start date for this position is August 16 2026.
Successful candidates will:
Maintain an active record of scholarship creative activity or professional practice at the highest levels and contribute to institutional and professional service.
Assist the department in the development and growth of the new Illustration major fostering collaboration with the other departments in the College of Design the wider university and industry partners.
Be an experienced illustrator with a deep understanding of traditional illustration its technological advancements and contemporary trends in the field.
Have a strong record of professional practice and a dedication to innovations in practice and pedagogy.
Demonstrate teaching excellence with a proven track record in college-level teaching and with the ability to contribute meaningfully to both undergraduate and graduate education in partnership with sister programs in Scientific Illustration and Visualization Graphic Design Game Design and User Experience Design.
Develop and implement curriculum for the Illustration major.
Articulate a vision for the future of illustration as an evolving practice.
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.
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Required Qualifications:
MFA or BFA MA in related art/design field
Preferred Qualifications:
MFA in Illustration
Evidence of successful college-level teaching experience beyond graduate assistantship
5 years of professional experience
Ability to teach a range of Illustration and Drawing courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Knowledge of traditional and contemporary practices in Illustration and related art and design disciplines including use of generative AI and digital platforms
Demonstrated evidence of professional accomplishment
Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration
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 for this Vacancy and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following as PDF files of no more than 5MB:
1. Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae with contact information for three professional references
3. Research and Creative Activities Statement (2 pages maximum)
4. Teaching Philosophy Statement including your thoughts on the role of generative AI in illustration education and on how to build illustration curricula in this rapidly evolving field (2 pages maximum)
5. Two sample course syllabi
And the following portfolios should be uploaded to ( no more than 25MB each:
1. Portfolio of Creative Work: 20-page PDF portfolio of creative work including title date media client and illustration specialty
2. Teaching Portfolio: 20-page PDF portfolio of work by your students including student name title date media and course 1-2 sentence project description
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 callor 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:
June 3 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R17186Employment Type
Full-Time
