Austin Peay State University
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee, United States, 37040
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.
TheAPSUDepartment of Art + Design is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and offersBFAand 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
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.
About Us Austin Peay State University is a four‑year public, doctoral‑level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
Austin Peay State University is a proud supporter of hiring veterans. We hire veterans with equivalent experiences and pay grades from their military service, rather than requiring or preferringonly college degrees. Please visit our website for more information on how veteranscan qualify for additionalemployment opportunities at APSU:https://www.apsu.edu/human-resources/hiring-veterans/ .
Austin Peay State University (APSU) prohibits discrimination in all employment, programs, and activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. For Title IX inquiries or complaints, contact: Chief of Institutional Culture & Title IX Coordinator, LaNeeça R. Williams atwilliamslr@apsu.edu | 931-221-7690, Browning Building, Room 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. For other non‑discrimination concerns, contact: Director of Title VI & VII Compliance, Sheila M. Bryant atbryantsm@apsu.edu | 931-221-7178 or Assistant Director of Accessibility Compliance, Jayme Dunn atdunnj@apsu.edu | 931-221-7160. View APSU’s full nondiscrimination policy at Policy 6:001.
Job Info
Job Identification 123
Job Category Faculty
Posting Date 09/23/2025, 07:03 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 601 College Street, Clarksville, TN, 37044, US
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We invite a third faculty member to become a collaborator on our graphic design team and to advance the program.
TheAPSUDepartment of Art + Design is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and offersBFAand 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
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.
About Us Austin Peay State University is a four‑year public, doctoral‑level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
Austin Peay State University is a proud supporter of hiring veterans. We hire veterans with equivalent experiences and pay grades from their military service, rather than requiring or preferringonly college degrees. Please visit our website for more information on how veteranscan qualify for additionalemployment opportunities at APSU:https://www.apsu.edu/human-resources/hiring-veterans/ .
Austin Peay State University (APSU) prohibits discrimination in all employment, programs, and activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. For Title IX inquiries or complaints, contact: Chief of Institutional Culture & Title IX Coordinator, LaNeeça R. Williams atwilliamslr@apsu.edu | 931-221-7690, Browning Building, Room 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. For other non‑discrimination concerns, contact: Director of Title VI & VII Compliance, Sheila M. Bryant atbryantsm@apsu.edu | 931-221-7178 or Assistant Director of Accessibility Compliance, Jayme Dunn atdunnj@apsu.edu | 931-221-7160. View APSU’s full nondiscrimination policy at Policy 6:001.
Job Info
Job Identification 123
Job Category Faculty
Posting Date 09/23/2025, 07:03 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 601 College Street, Clarksville, TN, 37044, US
#J-18808-Ljbffr