"Assistant Professor Of Illustration"

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.

Minimum 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.