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School Chair-Academic - Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies
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School Chair‑Academic - Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies
Job Title:
School Chair-Academic - Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies Location:
Atlanta, Georgia Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full/Part Time:
Full-Time Job ID:
291435
The College of Design at Georgia Tech invites nominations for the founding Chair of the School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies. The Chair will develop a nationally and internationally recognized center of excellence at the intersection of arts practice and emerging technologies, leading the new school’s academic, research, and industry engagement initiatives.
Georgia Tech Overview:
Georgia Tech is a top‑ranked public research university in Atlanta. Its mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition, emphasizing excellence, diversity, collaboration, innovation, ethics, stewardship, and freedom of inquiry.
About the School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies:
The newly launched school integrates artistic foundations, technical innovation, and creative entrepreneurship. It will pilot courses in Spring 2025, launch a B.S. program in Fall 2026, and develop a curriculum that prepares students for careers in film, gaming, immersive media, and related industries. The school will leverage Georgia Tech’s strengths in AI, digital media, and music technology, collaborate with creative studios, technology firms, non‑profits, and artists‑in‑residence, and build partnerships within Atlanta’s creative ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Manage academic, fiscal, and personnel matters to align the school with the strategic objectives of the College and Institute.
Maintain an active teaching and research role within the school.
Create interdisciplinary relationships with other schools in the College of Design and across campus.
Foster a vibrant research culture.
Elevate awareness of the school through public presentations, engagement with prospective students, alumni, community, arts, and industry leaders.
Collaborate with community and corporate leaders via the Dean’s Advisory Board, building lasting relationships that support the school’s mission and growth.
Develop curricular plans for program expansion, including majors, minors, certificates, and graduate degrees.
Manage space and resources to accommodate growth and ensure technology expansion as the landscape evolves.
Required Qualifications Candidates must hold a terminal degree or professional equivalency in the intersection of arts, entertainment, and creative technologies, with a distinguished record of scholarship, creative achievement, and a record that typically qualifies for a tenured full‑professor position.
Preferred Qualifications Active commitment to the creative industries and technologies, exceptional teaching and research excellence, and ability to engage community and industry leaders. Experience in academic or research administration is desirable, especially skills in industry partnerships and fundraising.
Student Success Criteria
Ability to teach and mentor a student body.
Ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Ability to mentor students pursuing graduate education.
Ability to design responsive curricula for a diverse student body.
Appropriate teaching strategies supporting all students’ learning and success.
Engagement in experiential learning and high‑impact practices.
Expertise in scholarship or service that promotes access, diversity, and equal opportunity.
Required Documents
Cover letter outlining vision for the new school and highlighting academic experience, creative achievement, industry engagement, and leadership style.
Curriculum Vitae.
Contact information and telephone number of five academic/professional references.
Contact Information For further information, contact the search committee chair John Peponis at
john.peponis@design.gatech.edu .
Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all, and complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and educational activities.
Other Information: This is a supervisory position, has financial responsibilities, does not require driving or a purchasing card, is considered a position of trust, does not require travel, and does not require a security clearance.
Application Deadline Applications should be submitted by January 6, 2026.
Background Check Successful candidates must pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening
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School Chair-Academic - Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies Location:
Atlanta, Georgia Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full/Part Time:
Full-Time Job ID:
291435
The College of Design at Georgia Tech invites nominations for the founding Chair of the School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies. The Chair will develop a nationally and internationally recognized center of excellence at the intersection of arts practice and emerging technologies, leading the new school’s academic, research, and industry engagement initiatives.
Georgia Tech Overview:
Georgia Tech is a top‑ranked public research university in Atlanta. Its mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition, emphasizing excellence, diversity, collaboration, innovation, ethics, stewardship, and freedom of inquiry.
About the School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies:
The newly launched school integrates artistic foundations, technical innovation, and creative entrepreneurship. It will pilot courses in Spring 2025, launch a B.S. program in Fall 2026, and develop a curriculum that prepares students for careers in film, gaming, immersive media, and related industries. The school will leverage Georgia Tech’s strengths in AI, digital media, and music technology, collaborate with creative studios, technology firms, non‑profits, and artists‑in‑residence, and build partnerships within Atlanta’s creative ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Manage academic, fiscal, and personnel matters to align the school with the strategic objectives of the College and Institute.
Maintain an active teaching and research role within the school.
Create interdisciplinary relationships with other schools in the College of Design and across campus.
Foster a vibrant research culture.
Elevate awareness of the school through public presentations, engagement with prospective students, alumni, community, arts, and industry leaders.
Collaborate with community and corporate leaders via the Dean’s Advisory Board, building lasting relationships that support the school’s mission and growth.
Develop curricular plans for program expansion, including majors, minors, certificates, and graduate degrees.
Manage space and resources to accommodate growth and ensure technology expansion as the landscape evolves.
Required Qualifications Candidates must hold a terminal degree or professional equivalency in the intersection of arts, entertainment, and creative technologies, with a distinguished record of scholarship, creative achievement, and a record that typically qualifies for a tenured full‑professor position.
Preferred Qualifications Active commitment to the creative industries and technologies, exceptional teaching and research excellence, and ability to engage community and industry leaders. Experience in academic or research administration is desirable, especially skills in industry partnerships and fundraising.
Student Success Criteria
Ability to teach and mentor a student body.
Ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Ability to mentor students pursuing graduate education.
Ability to design responsive curricula for a diverse student body.
Appropriate teaching strategies supporting all students’ learning and success.
Engagement in experiential learning and high‑impact practices.
Expertise in scholarship or service that promotes access, diversity, and equal opportunity.
Required Documents
Cover letter outlining vision for the new school and highlighting academic experience, creative achievement, industry engagement, and leadership style.
Curriculum Vitae.
Contact information and telephone number of five academic/professional references.
Contact Information For further information, contact the search committee chair John Peponis at
john.peponis@design.gatech.edu .
Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all, and complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and educational activities.
Other Information: This is a supervisory position, has financial responsibilities, does not require driving or a purchasing card, is considered a position of trust, does not require travel, and does not require a security clearance.
Application Deadline Applications should be submitted by January 6, 2026.
Background Check Successful candidates must pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening
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