Assistant Professor

Position Summary

The Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Art, Artificial Intelligence, and Emergent Digital Practices. We seek an innovative and forward-thinking artist-scholar whose work explores the dynamic intersections of contemporary art and emergent technologies. The successful candidate will be instrumental in expanding the role of AI in visual arts, addressing its applications, ethical implications, and transformative potential in artmaking, design, and cultural production. This individual will join a vibrant interdisciplinary community and contribute to shaping the future of digital art and technology at the university.

Responsibilities:

• Teach four courses per year at all levels of undergraduate and graduate instruction, on topics related to emergent digital practices in the arts, including but not limited to artificial intelligence, generative art, machine learning, algorithmic aesthetics, creative coding and human-computer interaction.
• Develop and sustain an active creative research practice, leading to exhibitions and other forms of recognition.
• Contribute to curriculum development that incorporates emerging digital practices and AI technologies in the arts, addressing conceptual, ethical and technical issues, as well as issues of accessibility, diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, and learning styles as they relate to teaching digital arts and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with other faculty in cross-disciplinary initiatives, particularly within the university’s burgeoning AI research community.
• Provide mentorship to the department’s diverse student body at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Engage in service activities that contribute to the governance of the School and University, including committee work and program development.
• Actively contribute to the community of the department in building a collaborative work and learning environment that is inclusive.
• Research in creative practices at the intersections of art, AI, and technology such as creative coding, machine learning, extended reality, or other AI-related techniques.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide the following:
• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Portfolio of recent work ( PDF with 20 images or links to equivalent digital content).
• Statement of teaching philosophy, including strategies for integrating AI into the curriculum.
• Statement of research interests and future creative directions.
• Contact information for three professional references (title, email address, phone number).
Applications will be reviewed starting January 1, 2025. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F2201P

Working Title

Assistant Professor

Department

Franklin-School of Art

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

$70,000-$73,000

Anticipated Start Date

08/01/2025

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

11/08/2024

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Assistant Professor

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Assistant Professor

Contract Type

Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status

Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

MFA or equivalent terminal degree in Art, Digital Media, Computational Design, or a related field.

Additional Requirements

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Qualifications:

• Two years of college/university-level teaching experience, with demonstrated ability to engage and inspire students across a range of courses.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating significant work at the intersection of art and emergent digital practices, with a focus on innovative uses of technology.
• A clearly articulated research agenda with plans for future work.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Interest in transdisciplinary collaboration and the ability to foster connections between art and other fields such as computer science, philosophy, or data science.
• Evidence of innovative curriculum development and experiential learning methods.
• Evidence of work in animation, virtual reality, and/or lens-based practices such as video and photography.
• Evidence of teaching and research practices that engage with locally identified needs and issues relevant to the diversity of communities in Georgia and across the nation and world.

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Portfolio
4. List of References with Contact Information
5. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
6. Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents