Assistant Professor, Art & Design, Tenure Track

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Art & Design at the University of North Dakota (UND) is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Emerging Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (New Media) within studio art. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, producing creative activities and scholarship, and contributing to departmental service. The department offers various degrees and minors and benefits from a significant endowment supporting visiting artists and exhibitions. UND, North Dakota's flagship research university, is located in Grand Forks, a vibrant college town with a high quality of life. The university values diverse perspectives and supports dual-career assistance.

Requirements

• MFA in Visual Arts (any studio art).
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Competent in using technology and the ability to adopt new tools for both on-campus and online course delivery.

Nice To Haves

• Record of success as a practicing artist with established exhibition/creative activities significantly involving the utilization of emerging technologies and/or AI (new media).
• Record of scholarship and/or theory on issues related to the integration of emerging technologies and AI in the artworld and broader social and cultural contexts.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels in studio art.
• Experience developing and teaching courses on the utilization of emerging technologies and AI in the visual arts.
• Experience with teaching and course development for in-person and online environments, including asynchronous delivery methods.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and supervising BFA/MFA research/creative projects.
• Record of involvement in seeking extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in studio art with an emphasis on the integration of emerging technologies and AI (new media).
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Serve as a catalyst for attracting and supporting graduate students in the MFA in Visual Arts Program.
• Establish a solid and productive research program with emphasis in area of specialization, including seeking extramural funding to support individual and collaborative projects aligned with the UND LEADS Strategic Plan.
• Submit an annual report of creative/research, teaching, and public outreach activities supported by professional development funds provided by the Burgum Arts & Sciences Endowed Chair Endowment.

Benefits

• Professional development funding annually to support travel as well as equipment for teaching and creative activities/research.
• Visa sponsorship for continued employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level