Assistant Adjunct Professor - Art and Graphic Design

University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Northern Iowa invites applications for an Assistant Adjunct Professor to teach ART 3030 Graphic Design II in Spring 2027. The position is onsite in Cedar Falls, IA and requires a graduate degree in Graphic Design or at least five years of professional design experience.

Responsibilities include teaching one 3-credit course, meeting students Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00 pm–5:45 pm, delivering lectures, projects, and critiques, and supporting design-based problem solving through

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Graphic Design or at least five years of professional designer experience.
• University teaching experience is preferred (instructor of record).
• Experience with graphic design coursework delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach one 3-credit course for ART 3030 Graphic Design II.
• Meet with students Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00 pm to 5:45 pm (onsite).
• Provide course instruction through lectures, projects, and critiques.
• Support intensified exploration of design-based problem solving, with focus areas including type, imagery, and layout.
• Use computers extensively as part of course delivery and student work.

Skills

Graphic Design

Professional design experience

Education

Graduate degree in Graphic Design

Job description

The University of Northern Iowa is seeking an established designer to teach ART 3030 Graphic Design II as an Assistant Adjunct Professor for Spring 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach one 3-credit course for ART 3030 Graphic Design II during Spring 2027
• Meet with students Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 pm to 5:45 pm (onsite)
• Provide course instruction through lectures, projects, and critiques
• Support intensified exploration of design-based problem solving, with focus areas including type, imagery, and layout
• Use computers extensively as part of course delivery and student work

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• University teaching experience (instructor of record)

Position Details

• Job category: Faculty
• Type of position: Temporary
• Service schedule: Spring 2027
• Location: Cedar Falls, IA (onsite)
• Course technology: computer

Application Materials

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Cover letter indicating interest and experience
• 5-10 examples of your and/or student work

Full Consideration Date

10/16/2026

Pre-Employment Background Checks

• Pre-employment background checks are required
• Employment offers are contingent upon a background check that includes review of conviction history

Contact

• For more information: Elizabeth Sutton, Search Committee Chair, [e-mail]
• Application-process questions: [e-mail] or 319-273-2422
• General application assistance or disability accommodations: [e-mail] or [phone]