The Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Data Visualization, beginning August 2026.
This position is part of the President’s Strategic Hiring Initiative (PHI) in Risk, Resilience, and Sustainability, which emphasizes Disaster , Risk, and Communication. The cluster fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and other UGA schools and colleges to address pressing challenges involving environmental hazards, risk perception, and the communication of complex data.
We seek candidates committed to cross-disciplinary collaboration, particularly at the intersections of design, science, technology, and public engagement. The role offers opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the arts, humanities, and sciences to translate complex information and datasets into clear, meaningful, and accessible forms—ranging from visual communication and information design to data storytelling and generative or emergent media.
The successful candidate will teach primarily at the undergraduate level, with opportunities for graduate instruction related to data visualization, generative media, graphic design, and visual communication. The typical teaching load will be four courses (2/2, 12 credits) per academic year. The candidate will maintain an active program of research and creative practice, mentor students, contribute to curricular development, and participate in departmental, college, and university service. This position supports the School’s efforts to expand its program in scientific visualization.
Ideal Candidates will demonstrate:
• A strong foundation in visual communication with a focus on using mixed methods and media to translate diverse types of data into engaging visual experiences.
• Research or creative practice of communication design, data visualization, information graphics, visual communication design, or generative media.
• Evidence of successful college-level teaching or mentoring related to visual communication.
• Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration in scholarship, practice, or creative inquiry.
• Critical engagement with the social, environmental, or ethical dimensions of data, information, or research findings.
• Additional research and/or pedagogical strength in areas such as: multisensory and human-centered design, speculative or experience design; interactive or motion design; 3D modeling; machine learning or data-driven generative art, or emerging media and technologies
Required Qualifications:
• Terminal degree (MFA or equivalent, or PhD) in Art, Design, or a related field by the time of appointment.
Candidates with a non-terminal master’s degree must document exceptional accomplishments in their respective field and be approved for a terminal degree exception before hire.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States at the time of appointment.
Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by January 15, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applications will be accepted through the UGAJobs website ( https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/461173 ). Applicant materials should demonstrate how the candidate’s background, accomplishments, research interests, and teaching philosophy align with the position. Complete applications will include the following supporting documents (as PDF files):
• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Portfolio: up to 10 examples of recent research, creative, or professional work
• Teaching portfolio with sample course materials and up to 10 examples of student or mentee work with a brief project description.
• List of 3–5 references with contact information.
(Letters of recommendation will be requested later in the search process.)
Questions and other inquiries should be directed to LeeAnne Krause, leeanne.krause@uga.edu.
The Lamar Dodd School of Art and the University of Georgia
Housed within a tier one research university, the Lamar Dodd School of Art is a comprehensive, nationally ranked school offering undergraduate and graduate programs in studio art, design, art education, and art history.
The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of UGA’s learning environment, advancing knowledge, research, and creative activity across more than 40 departments, schools, and institutes. With a vision for high-impact research and education, Franklin College prepares students for leadership and global engagement in a sustainable future. The College has a strong commitment to multidisciplinary research, collaboration and academic innovation.
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates
and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
Employment Type: Full-Time