Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

The Department of Art + Design at Austin Peay State University is seeking applications for a Tenure Track, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design to join our vibrant department August 1, 2026.

We invite a third faculty member to become a collaborator on our graphic design team and to advance the program.

TheAPSUDepartment of Art + Design is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and offers

BFAand BA degrees with concentrations in Studio Art, Animation and Visual Effects, Graphic Design, Art History, and Art Education. The department consists of nineteen full‑time faculty, three full‑time staff, and fourteen part‑time instructors who celebrate the mission of teaching and innovation in serving 350+ undergraduate majors. We aspire to provide an accepting environment that empowers students to ask questions, think critically, take risks, and develop intellectual and creative curiosity.

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Link to Portfolio of Student Design Work (15 – 20 examples) if available
• Link to Recent Design Related Personal Work (15 – 20 examples)
• List of Three References

• Contribute to a culture of student success in the Department of Art + Design
• Teach three courses each semester in the areas of graphic design and/or foundations
• Participate in curriculum development, academic advising, and committee work within the department and across campus
• Pursue ongoing professional activity

• Qualified candidates should have the ability to teach all levels of graphic design, including print, interactive, and/or motion design
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of students and faculty towards the Department of Art + Design’s shared goal of student success
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

• MFA in Graphic Design or related field conferred by August 2026.
• A background check will be required of the successful applicant.

Include a letter of application (cover letter), curriculum vitae with list of three references, statement of teaching philosophy, a link to a portfolio of recent personal design related work (15-20 images) and a link to a portfolio of 15-20 images of student work (if available).

Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV.

Austin Peay State University is a four‑year public, doctoral‑level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

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• Job Identification 123
• Job Category Faculty
• Posting Date 09/23/2025, 07:03 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 601 College Street, Clarksville, TN, 37044, US