Assistant Adjunct Professor - Art and Graphic Design

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 4,500 - 7,500; Part time

Job summary

University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Art & Graphic Design seeks applications for an Assistant Adjunct Professor to teach ART 3030 Graphic Design II for Spring 2027. The course runs Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00–5:45 pm and emphasizes design problem solving, typography, imagery, and layout with extensive computer use.

Requirements include a graduate degree in Graphic Design or at least five years of professional design experience. Teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Graphic Design or at least five years of professional design experience.
• University teaching experience (instructor of record) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach ART 3030 Graphic Design II, 3-credit course, Spring 2027.
• Course focuses on design problem solving, typography, imagery and layout; extensive computer use.

Education

Graduate degree in Graphic Design

Five years of professional design experience

Job description

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Full Consideration Date:

10/16/2026

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 [e-mail]. Pre-employment background checks are required.

Position Details:

Job Category: Faculty

Type of Position: Temporary

Service Schedule: Spring 2027

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