Art & Visual Culture – Associate Teaching Professor in Design Studies

Position Title:

Art & Visual Culture – Associate Teaching Professor in Design Studies

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Job Description:

The Department of Art & Visual Culture, in the College of Design at Iowa State University (ISU), invites applications for a part-time (40% FTE) position of Associate Teaching Professor in the area of foundation design. The appointment for this position is anticipated to begin August 16, 2024, and the initial length of the appointment will be until May 15, 2027, with possibility of renewal.

Qualified candidates will bring an in-depth knowledge in the art and instruction of foundational design, especially introductory 3-D design. The successful candidate will teach 1-2 undergraduate-level foundation design studio courses in the Design Studies program each semester. This will include preparing a syllabus, course materials, and assessment tools.  Additional responsibilities include holding office hours, participating in studio reviews, attendance at Design Studies Core meetings and Art & Visual Culture faculty meetings, and participation in shared governance.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree, or equivalent, OR masters in related discipline

• At least 7 years of successful college-level teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated evidence of professional accomplishment

About Iowa State University and the Ames Community

In the Department of Art and Visual Culture, we are proud to be the creatives, the makers, and the explorers of the arts. Through our programs, students work with an array of artistic mediums, putting them into conversations and hands-on experimentations with various materials and technologies. In addition, they have opportunities to learn about cultural practices, global exchanges, and holistic methods of teaching art. They challenge the boundaries of artistic exploration and forge interdisciplinary connections through collaboration.

Iowa State’s undergraduate degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art, Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art,  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art History, and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Integrated Visual Arts are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

Department Unit/Website:

For more information about our department’s programs, see https://www.design.iastate.edu/academics/departments/art-visual-culture/

 

Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

May 15, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Part time

Application Instructions:

To receive full consideration, applications should be received by June 26, 2024. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition R14927.

The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:

1. Letter of application

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other pertinent information

4. PDF including 20 images (with descriptions) of your own work and 10 images of student work

Please direct questions to Dr. Sarah Kyle at skyle@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-1556.

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 progra