Assistant Professor of AI in the Visual Arts

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Job Title:Assistant Professor of AI in the Visual Arts

Department:Arts and Sciences Art-Interim

Position Overview

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

Maintain an active research agenda in the area of AI in relation to the Visual Arts.

Engage with a national and/or international community of artists working in AI in the Visual Arts.

Teach undergraduate courses and/or graduate courses on foundational and advanced topics in AI in the visual arts.

Lead discussions and activities exploring the ethical, critical, historical, and political dimensions of AI, examining its evolution and impact on society.

Provide hands-on instruction in practical skills, including coding, data gathering, and digital to physical production workflows.

Lead group critiques to provide critical feedback on conceptual and technical aspects of students' work.

Advise and mentor students and help develop their creative vision, technical skills and professional practices.

Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Department of Art and the Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design to develop curriculum and programmatic revisions.

Work collaboratively with Faculty, Research Staff, and GRAs at ACCAD on research projects involving partners from across the University and the broader community.

Serve on various departmental committees. Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

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.

Creative Research outcomes using mediums other than screens or digital displays Desired:

Experience teaching in a higher education setting

Experience in curriculum development

Experience collaborating with others on creative projects

A commitment to building a diverse intellectual community, in line with OSU's Shared Values (see below in the University Description) Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package .

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday insert link to posting for advertisements . Application period closes 10/1/2025. Please direct any questions to Professor Alex Oliszewski at . Application materials submitted in Workday must include:

Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.

Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.

Attachment 3: Research Statement: A 1-2 page summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member.

Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: A 1-2 page statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.

Attachment 5: A pdf with descriptions and direct active links to 5-10 work samples (and passwords if applicable). The descriptions should include concepts, contexts, processes, tools, and define what your contributions were if the work is collaborative. Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be asked to provide three letters of reference.

Additional Information: The College

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.

Department Information

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 including the Wexner Center for the Arts, the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum, and many other resources and opportunities.

The Department of Art offers internationally recognized graduate and undergraduate programs in and across a broad range of mediums: art and technology, ceramics, glass, film and video, painting and drawing, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. The department emphasizes interdisciplinary experience as well as the study of theoretical and critical activities of the studio artist.

Our faculty are accomplished professionals who make significant contributions to the cultural life of the university, city, state, nation, and world. As a community, we celebrate the production, examination, and evaluation of the visual arts as a people-centered enterprise. We preserve the core values of intellectual freedom and creative examination and take pride in the diversity of viewpoints and expertise that are essential elements of a rich environment for creative inquiry.

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. The work at ACCAD is highly collaborative and engages with units across the university, community organizations, and companies in researching and prototyping complex projects with multidisciplinary teams. ACCAD is dedicated to creating tools and sharing workflows, and working to improve technological accessibility, enabling more artists to engage and challenge technologies in their fields so this position would further build that capability.

The University

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.

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