Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is hiring : Art and Design (Print Media)

Art and Design (Print Media), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Job Title : Art and Design (Print Media), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Department : Art and Design

University Expectations : MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary : The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary / Basic Function : The Department of Art and Design at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position in print media at the rank of lecturer. This is for the spring 2026 semester only and has a start date of January 1, 2026. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong conceptual and technical background in traditional and contemporary printmaking with a commitment to health and safety issues. In addition, the successful candidate will have the ability to teach a broad range of print media processes including silkscreen, etching (intaglio), lithography and relief printing and will also be responsible for day‑to‑day oversight of the MTSU Printmaking facilities, including three lithography presses, four etching presses, digital lab, and a screenprint studio with exposure units and hydro booth.

Required Education : An MFA with an emphasis in print media (printmaking) is required by the appointment date.

Other Desirables : Applicants with two (2) years of full‑time teaching experience in print media or 2D studio art courses beyond a graduate assistantship will receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply : To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy. NOTE : Applicants must also provide a link(s) to an online portfolio or submit a PDF portfolio(s). The portfolio(s) should include at least 20 examples of personal, industry, or research work and 20 examples of student work completed in classes where the applicant was the instructor of record. All materials should be labeled and organized. Please ensure student work is labeled with the course title or a brief description if possible.

Application Review Date : 11 / 05 / 2025

Benefits

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

Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898‑2424. MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug‑Free campus. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered. For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply : In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615‑898‑2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Higher Education

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 (615) 898-5128. If you have position‑specific questions, please contact Karla Barnes at Karla.Barnes@mtsu.edu.

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