School Chair-Academic - Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies
Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, United States
Job Summary
The College of Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites nominations and applications for the position of the founding Chair of the School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies in Atlanta, Georgia. The Chair will develop a nationally and internationally recognized center of excellence for studying the intersection of arts practice and emerging technologies, shape a new school, oversee faculty hiring, manage academic, fiscal, and personnel matters, and guide the school’s growth into a comprehensive program of teaching and research.
Responsibilities
Manage academic, fiscal, and personnel matters and ensure alignment of the School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies with the strategic objectives of the College and Institute.
Maintain an active role in the academic life of the school by contributing personally to teaching and research.
Create strong interdisciplinary relationships with other schools within the College of Design and across campus.
Foster an active research culture.
Elevate awareness of the school and its programs across campus and with prospective students, alumni, community, arts, and industry leaders through relationship building and public presentations.
Work with community and corporate leaders, including through the College of Design Dean’s Advisory Board, and demonstrate a passion for community engagement and fundraising, with a commitment to building lasting relationships that support the School and the College’s mission and future growth.
Develop curricular plans for growth, including expanding the major, developing a minor and/or certificate, and envisioning higher‑level degrees.
Manage space and resources to accommodate growth and ensure technology expansion as technological landscapes change.
Required Qualifications Candidates must have a terminal degree or professional equivalency related to the intersection of arts, entertainment, and creative technologies with a distinguished record of creative and/or scholarly achievement that typically qualifies for a tenured position at the rank of full professor.
Preferred Qualifications The candidate must maintain an active commitment to the creative industries and the technologies that support them—especially film, gaming, and/or immersive media—and to the promotion of excellence in teaching and research. The ability to engage with community and industry leaders and to work effectively with faculty, students, and administrators is required. Significant experience in academic or research administration is desirable. Preference is given to candidates with proven or emerging skills in industry partnerships and/or fundraising.
Student Success Criteria
The ability to teach and mentor a student body.
The ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming educational/work environment.
The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education.
The ability to design and teach curricula that are responsive to a diverse student body.
The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students.
The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success.
The ability to engage in high‑impact practices that support deep learning for student success.
Has expertise in teaching, scholarship, and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter describing your interest in the position, outlining your vision for the new School, and highlighting your academic experience, creative achievement, evidence of industry and/or community engagement, and leadership style.
Curriculum Vitae.
Name, address (including email), and telephone number of five academic/professional references.
Contact Information For further information about the position please 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. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, and services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.
Other Information This is a supervisory position. This position has financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card). This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance.
Applications should be submitted by January 6, 2026.
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Responsibilities
Manage academic, fiscal, and personnel matters and ensure alignment of the School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies with the strategic objectives of the College and Institute.
Maintain an active role in the academic life of the school by contributing personally to teaching and research.
Create strong interdisciplinary relationships with other schools within the College of Design and across campus.
Foster an active research culture.
Elevate awareness of the school and its programs across campus and with prospective students, alumni, community, arts, and industry leaders through relationship building and public presentations.
Work with community and corporate leaders, including through the College of Design Dean’s Advisory Board, and demonstrate a passion for community engagement and fundraising, with a commitment to building lasting relationships that support the School and the College’s mission and future growth.
Develop curricular plans for growth, including expanding the major, developing a minor and/or certificate, and envisioning higher‑level degrees.
Manage space and resources to accommodate growth and ensure technology expansion as technological landscapes change.
Required Qualifications Candidates must have a terminal degree or professional equivalency related to the intersection of arts, entertainment, and creative technologies with a distinguished record of creative and/or scholarly achievement that typically qualifies for a tenured position at the rank of full professor.
Preferred Qualifications The candidate must maintain an active commitment to the creative industries and the technologies that support them—especially film, gaming, and/or immersive media—and to the promotion of excellence in teaching and research. The ability to engage with community and industry leaders and to work effectively with faculty, students, and administrators is required. Significant experience in academic or research administration is desirable. Preference is given to candidates with proven or emerging skills in industry partnerships and/or fundraising.
Student Success Criteria
The ability to teach and mentor a student body.
The ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming educational/work environment.
The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education.
The ability to design and teach curricula that are responsive to a diverse student body.
The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students.
The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success.
The ability to engage in high‑impact practices that support deep learning for student success.
Has expertise in teaching, scholarship, and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter describing your interest in the position, outlining your vision for the new School, and highlighting your academic experience, creative achievement, evidence of industry and/or community engagement, and leadership style.
Curriculum Vitae.
Name, address (including email), and telephone number of five academic/professional references.
Contact Information For further information about the position please 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. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, and services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.
Other Information This is a supervisory position. This position has financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card). This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance.
Applications should be submitted by January 6, 2026.
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