Art and Design; Graphic Design), Tenure-Track Faculty

Overview

Art and Design (Graphic Design), Tenure-Track Faculty

Job Number: FAC
644
Work Type: Tenure-Track
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Fine & Applied Arts

Art and Design (Graphic Design), Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

Art and Design

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

The Department of Art and Design at Middle Tennessee State University invites talented and forward-thinking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#122100) in graphic design at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026.

Join a dynamic, NASAD-accredited department committed to innovation, collaboration, and student success. We’re looking for a creative professional with a strong design portfolio and a passion for teaching to help guide the next generation of visual communicators.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate mastery of graphic design principles and practices.
• Show a strong command of typography and visual communication.
• Be fluent in current UI/UX design trends and theories.
• Be proficient with industry-standard tools, including Macintosh hardware and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Exhibit a commitment to inclusive teaching and student engagement.

• Teach a broad range of courses across the graphic design curriculum—from introductory to advanced levels.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program growth.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Participate in high school outreach and recruitment efforts.
• Support active student groups and extracurricular programming.
• Engage in grant writing and committee service.
• Assist with computer lab oversight and technology integration.

A terminal degree, such as an MFA or MDes in graphic design, visual communication, or a closely related field, is required by the appointment date.

Applicants with at least two (2) years of full-time teaching experience in graphic design beyond a graduate assistantship, and those with five (5) years of professional industry experience, will receive special consideration.

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

NOTE: In addition,
work samples must be submitted as “Other Document 1.” The work samples must include the following:

• Student work projects (20 examples). Each example of student work should have been completed in courses where the applicant was the instructor of record. Each example should be labeled with the course title and a brief description.
• Personal, professional, research, or industry projects (20 examples). Each example should include a brief description.

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage. If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at . If you have position-specific questions, please contact Karla Barnes nes.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including sick leave, vacation leave for administrative/classified staff/12-month faculty, 13 paid university holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plans, optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans, and educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents.  for additional information.

MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment. Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at . MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. If you require reasonable accommodation to apply, please call  or email emp.

Application Review Date: 11/04/2025

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Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled

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