Professor of Practice - Digital Fabrication and Arts and Technology

University of Houston • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The School of Art in the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts at the University of Houston is seeking applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Professor of Practice with expertise in Digital Fabrication and Arts and Technology beginning in the fall of 2026. The primary responsibility of this faculty member will be to run the Arts and Technology Center of the School of Art. Professors of Practice teach a 4-4 course load. The person serving in this role will receive 5 course releases (3 in fall semesters and 2 in spring semesters) in exchange for substantial service work managing the Arts & Technology Center (ATC), Equipment Checkout Room (ECR), and Elgin Street Studios Digital Lab with duties including: Maintenance and operations of all equipment and spaces, including the small retail store in the ATC Supervision of ATC and ECR student employees Ensuring the continuity of ATC operations during summer months Other responsibilities as assigned. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses as assigned, including ARTS 2348: Digital Tools and ARTS 3383: Digital Fabrication. Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students
• Supervising arts production spaces
• Managing student employees
• Evidence of research and scholarly activity
• Establishment of a national reputation and recognition of the candidate's fabrication or printing skills

Nice To Haves

• MFA preferred

Responsibilities

• Run the Arts and Technology Center of the School of Art
• Teach a 4-4 course load
• Manage the Arts & Technology Center (ATC), Equipment Checkout Room (ECR), and Elgin Street Studios Digital Lab
• Maintenance and operations of all equipment and spaces, including the small retail store in the ATC
• Supervision of ATC and ECR student employees
• Ensuring the continuity of ATC operations during summer months
• Teach courses as assigned, including ARTS 2348: Digital Tools and ARTS 3383: Digital Fabrication

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees