Oregon State University is hiring: Assistant Professor of AI in the Visual Arts

Assistant Professor Of Ai In The Visual Arts

We seek a tenure-track assistant professor who is an artist whose research engages emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in relation to multidisciplinary practices in the visual arts. In this moment when AI is often framed as being a replacement for artists, this position will explore and leverage AI as one of many tools in the complex workflows contemporary artists utilize in creating art. Combining a critical perspective on these new technologies with the desire to challenge the surrounding narratives contributes to the Department's focus on teaching students to build ethical and adaptive practices for a lifetime of artmaking in a quickly changing world. Of particular focus are artists whose practices result in physical and embodied mediums, bridging into areas such as painting, sculpture, glass, printmaking and more. We also are especially interested in artists whose practices include collaborative approaches.

This position would be a 50/50 joint appointment at the Assistant Professor level, shared between the Department of Art and the Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design (ACCAD) with the Department of Art as the tenure home.

Ohio State's Provost Ravi Bellamkonda has announced an AI Fluency Initiative for all students at the university, including how AI will affect their chosen fields of study. The person in this position will play a key role in developing integrative and critical approaches for using AI across the Visual Arts. The position would also be a key part of the AI Arts Certificate and General Education Courses in AI Arts both currently being developed for the College of Arts and Sciences.

Performance objectives include maintaining an active research agenda in the area of AI in relation to the Visual Arts, engaging with a national and/or international community of artists working in AI in the Visual Arts, teaching undergraduate courses and/or graduate courses on foundational and advanced topics in AI in the visual arts, leading discussions and activities exploring the ethical, critical, historical, and political dimensions of AI, providing hands-on instruction in practical skills, leading group critiques to provide critical feedback on conceptual and technical aspects of students' work, advising and mentoring students and helping develop their creative vision, technical skills and professional practices, working collaboratively with colleagues within the Department of Art and the Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design to develop curriculum and programmatic revisions, working collaboratively with Faculty, Research Staff, and GRAs at ACCAD on research projects involving partners from across the University and the broader community, and serving on various departmental committees.

Education and experience requirements include a terminal degree in Art or other related field by August 15, 2026, demonstrated experience working with multiple AI workflows, tools, and technologies relevant to creative practices, and creative research outcomes using mediums other than screens or digital displays. Desired experience includes teaching in a higher education setting, experience in curriculum development, experience collaborating with others on creative projects, and a commitment to building a diverse intellectual community, in line with OSU's Shared Values.

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application period closes 10/1/2025. Please direct any questions to Professor Alex Oliszewski at aoliszew@accad.osu.edu. Application materials submitted in Workday must include: a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and a pdf with descriptions and direct active links to 5-10 work samples. Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be asked to provide three letters of reference.

The College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university, offering extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to be at the forefront of thought. The Ohio State University Department of Art and the Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design are situated in the arts district of the university where a dynamic community of faculty, staff, and students have access to many cultural institutions. The Department of Art offers internationally recognized graduate and undergraduate programs in and across a broad range of mediums. ACCAD combines expert Staff Researchers with shared faculty from Art, Music, Theatre, Dance, and Design coming together to work on the future of human centered technological innovation for the arts and design.

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America's leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Ohio State is committed to enhancing academic excellence and recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Located in Ohio's capital city, Ohio State's Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

The Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.

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