ACCAD is pleased to announce a new full time Faculty position. This will be a shared appointment between the Ohio State University Department of Art and The Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design.

Job Title:

Assistant Professor of AI in the Visual Arts
 

Department:

Arts and Sciences | Art
 

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 Job Opening R136464-1. 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:

• 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.

Grounded in Ohio State University’s Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community.  While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available.  More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies.  Ohio State is a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.

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 here. 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 university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.  

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.

The Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. Our size, breadth, geography, history and standard of excellence position us to drive the future of higher education. We believe that the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. As such, finalists for any faculty position that carries tenure must sign an authorization and disclosure form, which will allow current or prior employer(s) to share information to the University regarding any findings of employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a candidate and/or any pending investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such information shall include findings and pending investigations with respect to sexual harassment, violence, or harassment; research misconduct; financial fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate’s employer’s policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to affect a candidate’s appointment. If the University becomes aware of any past finding of misconduct or pending investigations that were not disclosed, Ohio State will treat that as a serious omission and reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment.