Assistant Professor of Design; Fall Revised

Position: Assistant Professor of Design (Fall 2026) -- Revised
The School of Arts and Humanities at Truman State University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 2026.

This position is a full-time, nine-month appointment located on Truman's campus in Kirksville, Missouri. In addition to the duties and responsibilities described below, faculty are expected to contribute to the campus culture of the Liberal Arts and Sciences and interdisciplinarity by teaching in the University's core curriculum (The Dialogues) and contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives and coursework as needed.

Position:
The Truman State University Department of Art and Design is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor who will teach courses within the design program in both face-to-face and online modalities, as well as courses that support the department and university. We seek an inventive colleague with outstanding visual skills in graphic design, with preferred additional experience in one or more of the following: animation, 3D modeling, video production design, game design.

The candidate will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the department and teaching within a liberal arts and sciences setting.

Applicant preferred qualifications include the ability to teach in other areas as needed, including art foundations and general education topics for the wider university. The ideal candidate will also be able to clearly demonstrate a commitment to the Liberal Arts mission of Truman State University and will have an affinity for working at a selective, public liberal arts university located in a largely rural area.

Therefore, community service in the form of educational outreach, arts advocacy, and support for community arts is also desirable.

Responsibilities:

* Teaching Graphic Design in both face-to-face and online modalities

* Research, scholarship, and/or creative activity

* Student advising

* University service

* Other duties as assigned

Benefits:
Truman offers a comprehensive benefits package including life, health, and disability insurance, retirement contributions, paid sick leave, and a stipend for moving expenses. Paid parental leave and a tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. More details: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Program:
The Department of Art and Design includes the areas of Studio Art, Art History, and Design, and provides liberal arts experiences for non-art majors. The department has ten full-time faculty members and a student body averaging 50 majors. Degrees offered: BFA:
Design (face-to-face and online), BFA:
Studio Art, BA:
Art (with tracks in Art History and Studio Art).

The University:
Truman State University is home to a vibrant educational community. Our approximately 3,000 students thrive in a challenging, yet supportive, academic environment. More than 25% engage in significant undergraduate research and creative projects. Nearly 40% gain leadership experience, and nearly half go on to graduate or professional school.

Founded in 1867, Truman focuses on student learning outcomes and emphasizes high-impact experiences such as internships, research, and study abroad opportunities. Truman has the highest overall graduation rate among the state's public four-year colleges and universities. For nearly three decades, Truman has been recognized as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest regional category by U.S. News & World Report, and Washington Monthly consistently ranks Truman as one of the best master's universities in the nation.

For more information about our mission and values and to see additional rankings and acknowledgments, visit truman.edu/about.

The Community:
Located in northeast Missouri, Kirksville is a cultural and economic hub in the region. In addition to being the home of Truman, Kirksville is the birthplace of osteopathic medicine and features a medical school, dental school, and community college. The Kirksville School District is consistently recognized for academic excellence. The community takes pride in several annual events including the Red, White and Blue Festival, the Red Barn Arts and Craft Festival, and the FLATS Trail Half-Marathon.

The charming downtown area features an arts center, local shops, and restaurants, and it is the site of numerous community events including weekly farmers' markets and summer concerts on the courthouse lawn. Just a few minutes outside of town is beautiful Thousand Hills State Park with hiking and biking opportunities surrounding the 700-acre Forest Lake. Kirksville offers easy access by car to Kansas City, St.

Louis, and Des Moines. Daily flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare provide quick access to one of the country's major metropolitan areas. More information about Kirksville can be found at

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

* Terminal degree in Design or closely related professional field(s)

* Ability to teach foundations and advanced courses in graphic design

* Extensive knowledge of the Adobe…