ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ART | University of Iowa Job at University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

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  • University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA

Job Description

The School of Art, Art History and Design invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning with the 2025-26 academic year. The successful candidate will teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in B.A., B.F.A., M.A. and M.F.A programs. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

This is a unique and dynamic interdisciplinary position that requires a diverse set of skills and expertise to bridge traditional media disciplines and interdisciplinary media curriculum within the School of Art, Art History, and Design. In particular, the School seeks a faculty member whose practice is rooted in scientific observations and are reflected in drawing, intermedia, and critical writing. This individual should deeply understand the international art discourse within contemporary art. This person will be responsible for teaching students how to effectively engage in interdisciplinary inquiry to create innovative and thought-provoking works of art and develop new curricular opportunities.

The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of both traditional media drawing techniques as well as current directions of research-informed mixed media explorations, measurement/mapping, and media ecologies, with sensitivity to the ways art impacts community and social practice. They must be able to guide students in developing their technical skills while also encouraging creativity and innovation in their work. This individual will possess a deep understanding of artistic techniques as they meet scientific work. Additionally, the successful candidate will have a solid grasp of scientific concepts related to media production, such as color theory, composition, and visual perception.

The successful applicant will teach two classes per semester, serve on graduate thesis committees, advise BFA majors and honors students, participate in departmental service, and assist with recruiting students to our graduate programs by being a visible advocate for interdisciplinary excellence at The University of Iowa. We hope to identify individuals whose research, teaching, and engagement will contribute to a welcoming and respectful workplace, and are committed to working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Candidates should submit applications online at . Search requisition #75418. Screening of applications will begin on November 1, 2024.

Candidates should include:


  • A detailed letter of application that explains how you fit the above listed qualifications, and how you and your work will contribute to and enhance our Art community.

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Artist Statement

  • 20 images of creative work with image descriptions (title, media, dimensions, year)

  • 20 images of student work with image descriptions (title, media, dimensions, year)

  • A statement of teaching philosophy

  • Candidates may also provide additional evidence of teaching excellence (sample syllabi, student evaluations, peer-reviews of teaching, scholarship on teaching and pedagogy, etc.)

  • Candidates should also submit the names and contact information for 3 references. Letters of recommendation will only be requested for those candidates invited to interview for the position.

Questions should be directed to Kellie Kucera ( kellie-kucera@uiowa.edu )

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

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