Instructor, Art

Job Title Instructor, Art Posting Number F00388P Type of Appointment FTF;
Full-Time Fixed

Funding Information

CIP Code 50.07 Fine & Studio Art Salary Range for Job Posting

Recruitment Recommendations

Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position 08/10/2026 Open Date 02/25/2026 Close Date 03/27/2026 Open Until Filled Yes

Position details

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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 Instructor, Art. The anticipated start date is August 10, 2026. The department offers programs in studio art, design, media, and communication with dedicated studio facilities, gallery exhibition spaces, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration

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:
Teach 30 credit hours per academic year, including general education and First Year Seminar courses, as needed and assigned by department chair, with primary responsibility in all levels of painting and printmaking (studio courses are 4 credit hours, while Gen Ed courses are 3 credit hours and FYS courses are 1 credit hour) . Engage in scholarly activity (research, artistic activity, and professional development).

Provide positive leadership in the academic unit and the institution.

REQUIREMENTS: M.F.A. from an accredited institution in the individual's discipline as recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Exceptions will be those non-doctoral degrees considered to be terminal degrees by discipline-specific accrediting bodies recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation (CORPA).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. or Ed.D. preferred. Demonstrated excellence in teaching in higher education, particularly with first-generation college students. Evidence of scholarly, artistic, or professional achievements beyond the minimum qualifications for this rank. Experience/research in digital arts/humanities and/or 18 hours or more of graduate credit in a related field.

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. :  and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, curriculum vita, including names and contact information for three references, transcripts (unofficial), portfolio of your design work and/or research (20 examples), portfolio of work produced by your students (20 examples), artist statement and statement of teaching philosophy.

Review of applications will begin after the close date and continue until the position is filled. For preferred consideration, apply by March 22, 2026. Contact the Office of Human Resources at  should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Dr. Robyn Moore, the search committee chair, at r.moore for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Organizational Relationships

An Instructor reports to a department chair.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Working Conditions

An Instructor will teach in a typical classroom and internet-based

environments. Travel to a regional campus or off-site location may be

required. Occasional work after hours or on weekends may be required.

Special Information/Instructions to Applicants

Reference Requests

Reference Request Details

Accept References Yes Minimum Requests 2 Maximum Requests 3