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Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago

Assistant Professor in Data Visualization

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The University of Georgia, a flagship institution in public higher education, is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Data Visualization starting August 2026. This role involves teaching at the undergraduate level, mentoring students, and engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration to translate complex data into meaningful visual communication.

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Responsibilities

Teach primarily at the undergraduate level, with opportunities for graduate instruction related to data visualization, generative media, graphic design, and visual communication

Maintain an active program of research and creative practice

Mentor students

Contribute to curricular development

Participate in departmental, college, and university service

Qualification

Data VisualizationVisual CommunicationInterdisciplinary CollaborationGenerative MediaInformation DesignTeaching ExperienceCreative PracticeEthical Engagement3D ModelingMachine LearningMentoring Students

Required

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

Preferred

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