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Assistant Professor in Computational Visual Design
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 Department of Design offers collaborative learning opportunities in four undergraduate majors (Industrial Design, Interior Design, Visual Communication Design, and Experiential Media Design) and two master’s degree tracks (Digital Animation and Interactive Media and Design Research and Development). The successful applicant can anticipate an opportunity to teach in more than one program. The ability to teach from a student-centered perspective at the undergraduate and graduate levels and support the department’s long-standing commitment to increasing the diversity of the design professions is expected.
Position Overview
The Department of Design at The Ohio State University invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Computational Visual Design starting August 15, 2025. Applicants should possess expertise in at least two of the following areas : interaction design, computational design, storytelling with generative systems, and design research that anticipates and visualizes future needs. We seek a candidate whose scholarship is at the intersection of technology and design and who thinks through technologies in innovative ways to conceive designs across domains such as immersive training, educational exhibitions, digital media and entertainment, public spaces, retail, advertising, and brand communication. The successful candidate’s research will occur within the department’s overarching commitment to promoting sustainable and socially impactful design.
Responsibilities
- Undergraduate and graduate teaching
- Develop impactful, productive, and novel research programs in computational visual design
- Collaborate within and beyond the department including surrounding community
- Support departmental operations as an active citizen through service
Performance Objectives
Education and Experience Requirements
Required : A terminal degree (MFA or equivalent) in Computational Design, Interaction Design, Visual Communication Design, or a related field by August 15, 2025. Desired : A PhD in Computational Design, Interaction Design, Visual Communication Design, or a related field is preferred by August 15, 2025. ABDs welcome to apply. Experience as a design educator is desirable as is research work on generative design, organic algorithms, and predictive modeling. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a diverse intellectual community, in line with OSU’s Shared Values.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disability
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
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