Lecturer of Drawing - Art & Visual Culture

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

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 Design's 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of successful college-level teaching experience
• Evidence of professional accomplishment in line with position description

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of the required drawing course to beginning design students
• Assist in updating and evolving the course content to align with contemporary drawing techniques and tools
• Teach a range of drawing techniques (traditional and digital) applicable across various creative disciplines
• Prepare the syllabus, course materials, and assessment tools for their courses, aligning with the learning objectives that are coordinated across multiple sections
• Hold office hours
• Participate in student reviews
• Attendance at Design Studies Core meetings and Art & Visual Culture faculty meetings
• Participation in shared governance and departmental service
• Exhibit and convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities
• Interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior

Benefits

• Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time