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The department of Communication, Media, Art & Design at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as an Assistant Professor, Art & Design. The anticipated start date is August 11, 2025.

Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities. Morehead State University is recognized as one of the top public universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary responsibility is instruction in the assigned discipline or related field. Teaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to, Digital Foundations, Graphic Design, Gaming Design, Motion Graphics, and Computer Art. Instruction includes general education and capstone courses in Art. The teaching load is 24 credits per year. The candidate should be able and willing to manage an interdisciplinary student literary/visual art journal in collaboration with another program or programs.

REQUIREMENTS: Terminal Degree (MFA or Ph.D.) from an accredited institution in the individual’s discipline as recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Exceptions will be non-doctoral degrees considered to be terminal degrees by discipline-specific accrediting bodies recognized by the Commission of Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation (CORPA).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates with university-level teaching experience and service preferred. Significant teaching experience in higher education and evidence of scholarly, artistic, or professional achievements beyond the minimum qualifications for this rank. Adobe Certification in Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, and others desirable. Industry-standard UI/UX experience and proficiency in industry-standard software.

SPONSORSHIP: This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship.

Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students. To apply, visit: https://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Transcripts (unofficial), Statement of Teach Philosophy, an Artist Statement, URL to 20 images representing personal creative work and an accompanying list of titles, media, and dates (may include excerpts from time-based works no longer than 5 minutes each) and URL to 20 images of student work created under your direction with a list of course title(s), media, dates, and a brief description of assignment(s). Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Contact the Office of Human Resources at (606) 783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Siriporn Peters, the search committee chair, at [email protected] for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Organizational Relationships
An Assistant Professor reports to a department chair.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Working Conditions
Teach in a typical classroom and an online environment. Travel to a regional campus or off-site may be required. Service on weekends and evenings may be required on occasion.