Lecturer (Adjunct Instructor), CMAD

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.