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Instructor/Assistant Professor, Graphic Design

Murray State University Murray, KY

Murray, KY

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Full time Adobe Creative Suite Assistant Professor Design

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Job Description

Join Murray State University in Murray, KY onsite as an Instructor/Assistant Professor to support the undergraduate Graphic Design program through teaching, studio stewardship, and scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

Teach 3 courses per semester across design and other departmental offerings (including foundations, special topics, digital media)
Maintain graphic design studio facilities and equipment for the program area
Collaborate with faculty in the area and within the department to support the continued development of a well-rounded undergraduate graphic design program
Advise students
Manage area budgets
Meet departmental and university expectations for teaching, research, and service
Maintain a high level of scholarly activity

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of professional experience in the field required
MFA in Graphic Design or a related field highly preferred
Demonstrate a strong background in graphic design
Familiarity with design, typography, and digital imaging expected
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud essential programs in a Mac OS environment
Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary design practice, theory, and history
Evidence of excellence in university-level teaching with an active exhibition record or client projects
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community
Maintain an active professional practice of client-based projects and/or an academic research agenda

Technologies

Adobe Creative Cloud
Mac OS

Preferred Qualifications

In-depth experience and working knowledge in one or more of the following:
- Brand/corporate identity design
- 3D character design
- 3D modeling
- 2D/3D animation
- Motion graphics
- Game design
- Illustration
- Package design
- Product design
- UI/UX design
- Responsive web design
Experience teaching foundation courses

Position Type

If the successful candidate is bachelor’s prepared with experience: Non-tenure track, instructor
If the successful candidate holds a terminal degree appropriate for the position: Tenure-track, assistant professor

Application Requirements

Include with the application:
- Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
To be considered, also submit under “Other Documents”:
- 20 images of personal work (PDF)
- 20 images of student work (PDF)
Upload limit: files cannot exceed 9 MB per upload

Posting Details

Location: Murray, KY (onsite)
Posting Date: 11/06/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes

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