Posting Number:FAC
Job Title:Instructor, Foundations & Digital Media
Number of Vacancies:1
About Murray State:Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.
Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits:Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment:Murray State is committed to attracting, developing and maintaining a high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities, Vets/Disabled employer.
Type of Employment:Regular Full-Time
Work Location:Murray, KY
Employment Term:Academic Year
Position Type:Faculty (Non-Tenure-Track)
Department:Art and Design
Anticipated Start Date:August 2025
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:Primary responsibilities include teaching 3 courses per semester in foundation or introductory level courses in both studio and digital art disciplines (Observational Drawing, Life Drawing, Studio Research, Studio Practice, Digital Foundations, Introduction to Graphic Design, Illustration, etc.) with the ability to utilize digital equipment (ex. Adobe Creative Cloud, laser cutter, 3D printing, digital photography, CNC, vinyl cutter) and maintaining all studio facilities and equipment related to the classes you teach. Additional responsibilities include departmental committees and other responsibilities as needed.
Minimum Education Requirements:MFA in studio art, design, or related field is required.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to develop curriculum and teach foundational and introductory courses across a range of media while also encouraging creative and conceptual thinking. The applicant should possess strong drawing skills and technical knowledge across multiple analog and digital mediums associated with an emphasis on contemporary studio practices along with strong interpersonal and communication skills and knowledge of safety practices in studio art.
Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:Successful teaching at the college/university level with experience in drawing and foundations, including the ability to teach a variety of technical and stylistic skills as applicable both to traditional and to contemporary art making. Consideration will be given to candidates who can also teach introductory courses in analog or digital sculpture.
Pay Plan:Faculty II
Posting Date:04/28/2025
Open Until Filled:Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:Along with the application, the following items must be included:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
The following items must also be included in order for candidates to be considered and should be submitted as "Other Documents":
- Artist Statement
- 10-15 images of personal work (PDF)
- 10-15 images of student work (PDF)
NOTE: Files cannot exceed 9 MB per upload.
For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by May 29, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.