Drake University

Job Description

The Department of Art & Design at Drake University is excited to launch a search for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, starting in the fall of 2023. We are searching for the right person to join our small, collegial department committed to excellence in teaching and innovative pedagogy. We are interested in expanding the idea of design (broadly defined), as well as partnering with community organizations to support undergraduate students (including non-majors) in developing a critical understanding of and appreciation for the role of design in everyday life. We seek a new colleague with passion and expertise in print and interactive design or adjacent fields, with an understanding of design history and practices. A design educator with a passion for student success and the ability to incorporate their practice and process of design with their pedagogy. More about our department can be found at https://www.drake.edu/art-design/. As students move through our program they build on their liberal arts education, gaining skills in critical thinking and analysis, and in problem-based learning, through discussions, seminars, and hands-on experiences in art and design studios. Our Program’s size allows us to provide encouragement and support for meaningful service and collaborative opportunities off-campus with community partners through the Office of Community Engaged Learning & Service as well as on-campus with faculty in Computer Science and the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. To see current community based projects across campus please visit: https://drake.edu/dugood Our Community: Drake values diversity, equity, and inclusion and we are committed to hiring faculty who share these values. We serve an increasingly diverse student body and seek to enhance the diversity of our faculty ranks. More specifically, we seek candidates for this position who have experience working with students from a diverse background and have a demonstrated commitment to inclusive learning. For more information on Drake University's work environment, employee benefits, and faculty development opportunities please visit http://www.drake.edu/hr/. Our City: Drake University is located in the beautiful, mid-sized city of Des Moines, Iowa. The Des Moines metro offers numerous festivals and cultural celebrations; a selection of museums and theaters; parks and miles of walking/biking trails; and a surprising food scene. To learn more about the area check out https://www.catchdesmoines.com/.