Lecturer (Adjunct Instructor), CMAD

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Lecturer (Adjunct Instructor), CMAD Posting Number Type of Appointment PRT; Part-Time Posting Category Adjunct Faculty

Funding Information

MSU Salary Grade NC Salary Range for Job Posting

Recruitment Recommendations

Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position 08/01/2026 Open Date 06/29/2026 Close Date 07/20/2026 Open Until Filled Yes

Position details

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The Communication, Media, Art & Design Department at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a part-time position as an Adjunct Lecturer (CMAD). The anticipated start date is August 01, 2026.

Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide-range of outdoor recreation activities. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary responsibility is instruction in assigned discipline or related field.

Special Information/Instructions to Applicants: The lecturer will teach two studio courses: Art 214, Painting I (Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00 to 5:30) and ART 314, 414, and 415: Painting II, III, and IV (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 am to 12:00).

REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline.

Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students. To apply, visit: https://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a resume, cover letter, transcripts, online portfolio, artist statement and contact information for two references. Review of applications will begin immediately and stay open until 07/20/2026. Contact the Office of Human Resources at (606) 783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Dr. James Masterson, the search committee chair, at j.masterson@moreheadstate.edu for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Organizational Relationships

A lecturer reports to a department chair or associate dean.

Physical Requirements Working Conditions

Lecturer will teach in a typical classroom environment or an internet based

environment. Travel to a Regional Campus or off-site location may be required.

Special Information/Instructions to Applicants

The lecturer will teach two studio courses: Art 214, Painting I (Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00 to 5:30) and ART 314, 414, and 415: Painting II, III, and IV (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 am to 12:00).

Reference Requests

Reference Request Details

Accept References No Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 2

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you possess a master's degree?

• Yes

• No

• Do you possess a Master's Degree in Fine Arts?

• Yes

• No

• Do you possess a M.F.A. from an accredited institution in the individual's discipline as recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
• Transcripts (Unofficial)
• Online Portfolio
• Artist Statement

Optional Documents