About Western Kentucky University:
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 15,035 students (29% first generation, 18% underrepresented minority) and just over 2,500 faculty and staff employees.
Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community to embrace diversity by building equitable and inclusive learning, working, and living environments. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our diverse and evolving communities.
Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.
Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about.
Job Description:
The WKU Department of Art & Design seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-eligible appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Art & Design Foundations, beginning August 2025.
WKU Art & Design is an innovative unit spanning studio art, graphic design, animation, user experience design, art education, art history, and game design. We seek a student-focused colleague, skilled in materials-based design, composition, and drawing, interested in becoming part of our team to build a program providing foundational knowledge for our expansive and expanding curriculum.
The candidate selected for this position will join a department of highly committed, active artists, designers, and scholars who enjoy working together to serve a community of motivated students.
Teaching duties include an emphasis on 2D Design Foundations and Beginning Drawing, with a potential for other courses including those for non-majors. Additional responsibilities include assisting with maintaining studios, student advising, curriculum development, research or creative activity appropriate for tenure and promotion, and service commitments to department, college, university, and community.
Requirements:
- An MFA or other terminal degree in a related discipline
- Teaching experience at the college level
- Ability to take initiative and work well with others as a member of a team
Additional Information:
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php
For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.
Application Instructions:
The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system by November 22, 2024, although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled:
- Letter of Intent
- Curriculum Vita to include details of teaching experience, departmental and disciplinary service (if applicable), and professional work
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Creative Statement
- Link to portfolio of 20 images of professional work. Please submit links to an exactly 20-image professional portfolio hosted via personal website or Google Drive folder. Ensure sharing permissions enable committee members to view all images.
- Link to portfolio of 20 images of student work. Please submit links to an exactly 20-image student work portfolio hosted via personal website or Google Drive folder. Ensure sharing permissions enable committee members to view all images.
Names and contact information of three reference providers will be collected during the application process. Reference letters will be requested by the Search Committee through an online process at a later date.
You will receive email confirmation once you have successfully completed the application process.
Direct inquiries to the Art & Design Foundations Search Committee: Mike.Nichols@wku.edu.
