Assistant / Associate Professor in Digital Media
Tenure Track



Youngstown State University is looking for a dynamic artist/designer and educator with a strong vision for the creative and critical potential within the realm of digital modeling and fabrication processes. This position demands the development of a dynamic vision for teaching 3d printing and digital fabrication within an art and design contexts that reflect the creative and critical potential of these processes. Successful candidate will develop and teach curriculum informed by this vision. She/he will collaborate with the faculty within the Digital Media area, the Department of Art, other areas within the College of Creative Arts and Communication (CCAC), and the College of STEM to create curriculum that enhances student learning and understanding of digital fabrication, including 3d additive processes, from a variety of disciplines. YSU is looking for a candidate who is interested in working collaboratively within the CCAC as well as with external partners towards developing shared projects, initiatives and grants.



Successful candidate will act as Department of Art liaison with the Engineering department, specifically faculty in the newly created Manufacturing degree program. The candidate will have an active role in the steering of the Launch Lab – a Digital Fabrication lab and ideation collaboration between the College of STEM and the CCAC.



The Department of Art includes 17 full-time faculty and 20 part-time faculty and enrolls approximately 250 art majors. The vibrant and progressive NASAD accredited department offers a comprehensive undergraduate program in Studio Art, Art History and Art Education.



Required Qualifications:

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MFA or equivalent degree in a related field.[/ul]

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Successful college-level teaching.[/ul]

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Evidence of understanding current issues and research with 3D additive processes in art and design contexts.[/ul]

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Knowledge of contemporary art theories and practice within art, craft and design fields.[/ul]

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Demonstrates excellence in one of the listed fields: art, craft, design.[/ul]

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Strong knowledge of 3D modeling software as well as printing protocols, output, setup and maintenance.[/ul]

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A working knowledge of material properties, strengths, limits and potentials as they relate to different digital fabrication methods.[/ul]

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Active and relevant professional research within the field of creative digital fabrication, 3D scanning and printing.[/ul]

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Knowledge of laser cutting and CNC routing and milling equipment.[/ul]

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Ability to collaborate across disciplines.[/ul]

Desired Qualifications:

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Experience with grant writing.[/ul]

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Experience with digital imaging, video and/or animation.[/ul]

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Experience with open-source ‘maker’/DIY digital technologies.[/ul]

[ul][*Ability to teach an occasional course within the Foundations program (i.e., ART1501 Fundamentals of 2-D Design or ART1502 Fundamentals of 3-D Design) and/or Art 1530/STEM1530: Sustainable Design in Practice.[/ul]



Applicants should send evidence of professional or scholarly activity to:

Dana Sperry
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Art
Youngstown State University
One University Plaza
Youngstown, OH 44555-0001



The position description is available at: https://jobs.ysu.edu/postings/2075



YSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff and students.