Visiting Artist - Emerging Technologies

The Department of Digital+Studio Arts at Hamline University invites applicants for a 3-year visiting artist position with a focus on emerging technologies and media with an anticipated start date of August 2023.

Digital + Studio Art seeks an innovative practitioner in an open area of specialization to incorporate new technologies and expand inter-disciplinary arts curricula across several of the following areas of research and pedagogy: digital fabrication, CAD, 3D modeling, immersive media (augmented reality, virtual reality, audio-visual installation), haptic media, machine learning/artificial intelligence, web/app development, and/or other emerging technologies. In conjunction with developing new courses in areas of individual interest and collaborating with targeted areas of campus, the Visiting Artist will teach foundational level courses and be provided with generous studio space to pursue their own creative research agenda.

The Department of Digital + Studio Arts is committed to the intersection of arts and technologies, values collaboration, and high impact educational experiences for our students while fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. Digital + Studio Art has well equipped studio spaces and will expand resources to reflect the scholarly and pedagogical interests of the faculty and visiting artist to obtain their teaching and scholarship goals.

Successful Candidates will have a terminal degree in their field of study (by Aug 2023, recent graduates are encouraged to apply), a commitment to excellence in teaching and continued development of pedagogy, a desire to develop new course offerings in their field of study, and a willingness to mentor undergraduate students.

The committee will begin to review applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  For questions, please contact Professor Allison Baker, abaker09@hamline.edu .

Applications should include

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Research statement
• 20 examples of current research/work
• Teaching Philosophy including statement of inclusive excellence
• Title and brief description for three proposed topics courses
  • Areas of interest include but not limited to:
    • Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D modeling
    • Immersive & interactive media: virtual and augmented reality, audio-visual installation art
    • Digital fabrication/rapid prototyping
    • App development for mobile & web
    • Machine learning/ Artificial Intelligence
    • Collaborative course with Physics, computational data sciences, or other targeted partners

• List of References with Contact Information, references will be called or letters solicited for finalists.

About Hamline University

At Hamline University, we believe that everyone should have access to a quality education and that education is the most important vehicle to transform lives and communities. We bring together a community of learners who excel academically, are intellectually curious, and demonstrate determination, spirit, and drive. We were the first university in Minnesota and the first to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees to women and men. Today, we remain true to our beginnings, with nearly half of our students the first in their families to attend a four-year college.

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; gender expression; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.