UF search for Assistant Professor in Computational Media Art

Newmediacaucus; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in Gainesville, FL, is seeking an Assistant Professor in Computational Media Art. This role involves teaching, mentoring, and conducting creative research in networked media and related disciplines. The ideal candidate will hold an MFA or PhD and have a strong studio practice. The expected salary ranges from $73,000 to $80,000. Full consideration for applications submitted by January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• MFA or PhD in Studio Art or equivalent terminal degree.
• Relevant teaching or instructional experience beyond graduate teaching assistantships.
• Knowledge of contemporary art theory and practice.
• Active studio practice and record of creative research.
• Evidence of successful collaboration and collegiality.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 2/2 course load at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Mentor and advise graduate students, supervise graduate committees.
• Conduct creative research appropriate to the discipline.
• Collaborate in shared supervision of Art + Technology facilities.
• Participate in shared governance and learning community.

Skills

Programming languages

Augmented/virtual/mixed reality

Algorithmic aesthetics

Data visualization

2D/3D animation

Creative research

Education

MFA or PhD in Studio Art

Job description

UF search for Assistant Professor in Computational Media Art

School of Art + Art History
Faculty Position Announcement
Assistant Professor in Computational Media Art
Position: Full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing faculty position
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Date of Expected Hire: August 16, 2025

The School of Art + Art History in the College of the Arts seeks an Assistant Professor of Computational Media Art to join our forward-looking interdisciplinary program at a top-ranked public university. We seek a colleague with an interdisciplinary studio art practice focused on networked media, creative coding, and 3D animation. This includes experience with the dissemination of work in various platforms and cultural contexts (mobile media, web-based, gallery, etc.) The ideal candidate will have a computational media practice with expertise in areas such as programming languages, augmented/virtual/mixed reality (AR, VR, MR), algorithmic aesthetics, data visualization, and 2D/3D animation, modeling, and immersive environments.

Responsibilities:
-Teach a 2/2 course load at the undergraduate and graduate levels

• Courses will include studio art foundations, upper-level undergraduate electives, and graduate seminars. Courses may eventually include a course in the university’s General Education curriculum.
• Mentor and advise graduate students, supervise graduate committees, and supervise graduate teaching assistants
• Conduct creative research appropriate to the discipline
• Collaborate with faculty and staff in shared supervision of the Art + Technology facilities
• Actively participate in shared governance and our learning community

Expected Salary: $73,000 – $80,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience with a comprehensive and highly competitive leave and benefits package

Required Qualifications: The successful candidate must meet all of the following:

• MFA or PhD in Studio Art or equivalent terminal degree
• Relevant teaching or instructional experience beyond graduate teaching assistantships
• Knowledge of contemporary art theory and practice
• Active studio practice and record of creative research with evidence of emerging recognition in the field
• Evidence of successful collaboration and collegiality with faculty, students, and staff
• Evidence of skill in designing and facilitating academic work that advances curiosity, respect, open intellectual discourse, and the welcome incorporation and well-being of all in an environment of complex differences

Preferred Qualifications: The successful candidate will meet some of the following:

• Full-time college and/or graduate-level teaching experience beyond graduate assistantship
• Evidence of success in teaching at the undergraduate level, including foundations courses
• Evidence of success in recruitment and mentoring for undergraduate and graduate students
• Expertise in programming languages, augmented/virtual/mixed reality (AR, VR, MR), algorithmic aesthetics, data visualization, and 2D/3D animation, modeling, and immersive environments
• Ability to teach upper-level and graduate courses in art theory and/or research methods
• Capacity to advance interdisciplinary collaborations in teaching and research
• Strong organizational, management, and communication skills

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an applicant pool is established. To ensure full consideration, all application documents must be submitted by January 5, 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

Application Process: Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida’s online application system. Online applications must include the following:

• a detailed letter of application that explains how you match the qualifications of this position and how your work and perspective will contribute to and enhance our transformative community
• links to an online portfolio and/or single PDF of 15-20 works each (no more than 5MB) of personal and student work
• statement of teaching philosophy
• names and contact information for three professional references; a fourth administrative or technical staff member reference is welcome but not required (the search committee will notify the applicant before contacting references)
• The UF system will give you the option to upload letters of reference. We are not requiring letters of reference with initial application materials. Please ignore that option. The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.

Inquiries may be sent to:
Professor Katerie Gladdys
Chair, Assistant Professor in Computational Media Art search
Email: [e-mail]