Faculty-Graphic Design

St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in graphic design at the University’s Mount Mercy campus, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Faculty rank (e.g., instructor, assistant professor, etc.) will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Faculty status (i.e., tenure‑track or term appointment) is negotiable but may be contingent on the candidate’s credentials and experience.

The anticipated rank of the appointment is at the assistant professor level (although candidates with more extensive experience may be appointed at a higher rank). Start date is August 17, 2026. The successful candidate will possess some combination of the following with respect to credentials and experience:

• Have an MFA in graphic design or closely related field.
• Applicants with demonstrated university‑level teaching experience will receive special consideration.
• Knowledgeable in branding, publication design, illustration, typography, motion graphics, and interaction design.
• Possess expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and UX/UI platforms (Figma).

The individual hired for this position will be expected to enthusiastically embrace the following responsibilities and objectives:

• Teach courses in branding, publication design, illustration, typography, motion graphics, and interaction design.
• Responsibilities include teaching four (4) courses per semester, holding office hours, advising, and attending department meetings.
• Assist in overseeing student‑led projects (e.g., campus online newspaper and printed creative arts journal).
• Embrace both the challenges and rewards of working to build a vibrant and sustainable learner‑centered model for Catholic higher education across the campuses of Mount Mercy and St. Ambrose University.
• Be committed to supported and guided, evidence‑based innovation in pursuit of creating impactful learning experiences for students.
• Contribute to the learning and professional outcomes of students across the university generally as well as in the graphic design program.
• Engage in ongoing professional development appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline and academic responsibilities.
• Offer high quality learning experiences for students in a range of modalities (e.g., face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online) or demonstrate a demonstrable willingness to learn how to do so.

St. Ambrose University and its affiliate campuses are an inclusive, Catholic and diocesan community of learners empowering all their members to act courageously, to seek wisdom through faith and reason, to work for justice and mercy, and to lead lives of service. St. Ambrose is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified candidates should apply online at https://St by submitting a letter of application, a curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, and contact information for three professional references. Please email a portfolio of student work and a portfolio of professional work (PDF or website link). Submissions should be emailed as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat attachments to:
Human Resources with the subject line: "Graphic Design Faculty Search." Only application materials emailed to this address will be considered. Application materials submitted on paper will not be reviewed. To be ensured of full consideration, candidate materials should be received by March 31, 2026. The review of application materials will begin at that time and continue until the position is filled.

EOE.