Lecturer of Drawing Art & Visual Culture

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The Department of Art & Visual Culture in the College of Design at Iowa State University (ISU) invites applications for the position of a full-time Lecturer in the area of Drawing. The appointment for this position is anticipated to begin August 16 2026 and the initial length of the appointment will be for 1 year until May 15 2027 with possibility of renewal in future years.

Qualified candidates will bring an in-depth knowledge in the art and instruction of introductory drawing. The successful candidate will teach multiple sections of the required drawing course to beginning design students as part of the College of Designs shared first-year students. The successful candidate will assist in updating and evolving the course content to align with contemporary drawing techniques and tools. Candidates should demonstrate the ability and flexibility to teach a range of drawing techniques (traditional and digital) applicable across various creative disciplines. While a member of the Core team the successful candidate will prepare the syllabus course materials and assessment tools for their courses aligning with the learning objectives that are coordinated across multiple sections. Additional responsibilities include holding office hours participating in student reviews attendance at Design Studies Core meetings and Art & Visual Culture faculty meetings and participation in shared governance and departmental service.

The Department of Art & 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.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree or equivalent (MARCH MID etc.) OR BFA in fine/visual/studio and masters in related discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of successful college-level teaching experience

• Evidence of professional accomplishment in line with position description

About Iowa State University and the Ames Community:

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive. More than 30000 students are enrolled and are served by over 6200 faculty and staff. The College of Design includes 7 departments offering 11 distinct undergraduate majors and 10 graduate majors to 2200 students.

Iowa State University is located in Ames IA a progressive community of 66000 located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the Midwest and is beaming with community pride and accolades.

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