"Assistant Professor of Graphic Design"

Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

Company: Austin Peay State University

Job Location: Clarksville, 37044

Category: Graphic Design

Type: Full-Time

Job Description

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.

The APSU Department of Art + Design is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and offers BFA and 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.

Required Application Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• 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

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

Required Minimum Qualifications

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

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.