Grant Wood Fellow in Printmaking 2026/2027

School of Art, Art History, and Design

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

The University of Iowa

The University of Iowa School of Art, Art History, and Design seeks applications from emerging to established artists in printmaking for the Grant Wood Fellowship Program for the 2026-27 academic year.

Fellowship recipient responsibilities:

• Teach one class per semester in the University of Iowa School of Art, Art History, and Design, Printmaking Area.  The candidate may teach either an introductory course or an advanced course depending on their strengths and the needs of the program.


• Present a public lecture about their work


• Participate in limited public outreach activities (e.g.: workshops, discussion of your work with a local arts organization)


• Solo or shared exhibition at end of year with the Grant Wood Fellow in Painting & Drawing.

Fellows receive:

• An appointment as a Grant Wood Visiting Assistant Professor in Printmaking.


• $40,000 salary and benefits


• private studio


• furnished housing (in private, off-campus residences—one and two bedroom apartments depending on needs)

Submission:

Candidates should submit applications online at:  http://jobs.uiowa.edu .  Search requisition #75828.  Review of applications will begin on February 1st, 2026.

Applications must include:

• C.V. including phone number, email address, mailing address, and link to artist’s website providing digital documentation of recent work (at least 20 images with slide script/description of work)


• Letter of interest


• One-page artist’s statement


• 3 professional references – names and contact information only

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. 

MFA in printmaking at the time of appointment or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Evidence of a national exhibition record.

University level teaching experience.

Demonstration of a promising program of creative research that contributes to the current needs of the undergraduate and graduate printmaking population.

Demonstrates an understanding of a variety of conceptual and technical approaches to the practice and teaching of printmaking.

Proficiency in critical/theoretical frameworks of contemporary art.