Assistant Adjunct Professor - Art and Graphic Design

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Job Description:

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Art & Graphic Design seeks applications from an established designer for an Assistant Adjunct Professor position to teach ART 3030 Graphic Design II. This position will teach one 3-credit ART 3030 Graphic Design II course, for the Spring 2027 semester on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00-5:45 pm. The Graphic Design II course description: Intensified exploration of design-based problem solving through lectures, projects and critiques, with emphases on type, imagery, and layout. Involves extensive computer use.

Required Qualifications:

Graduate degree in Graphic Design or have at least five years of experience as a professional designer required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with university teaching experience (instructor of record) preferred.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Sutton, Search Committee Chair, at elizabeth.sutton@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks are required.

Position Details:

Job Category: Faculty

Type of Position: Temporary

Service Schedule: Spring 2027

Application Instructions:

All applications received by October 16, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying.

1) Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2) Cover letter indicating your interest and experience

3) 5-10 examples of your and/or student work

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