Assistant Professor Of Digital Media

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.

Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Visual Art + Design invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Digital Media.

This position will start in the Fall Semester of 2026 (August 11th). Candidates will have the ability to teach in two or more of the following areas: New Media and Animation, Graphic Design, Photography, or Foundations. Duties will include teaching perceptual, conceptual, technical, and critical skills in undergraduate courses involving digital media, animation, and design. Additional duties include assisting in maintaining a computer design lab, maintaining an active studio practice through creating and exhibiting artwork, providing academic advisement, and conducting periodic reviews of students. The successful candidate will also perform university service as needed. Applicants must be committed to working with diverse populations.

For More information, contact Professor Jeff Mickey, Interim Department Head of Visual Art + Design at jeffrey.mickey@selu.edu.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

M.F.A. Degree in Digital Arts, Digital Media, Digital Design, or a closely related field or equivalent, by the hire date

Ability to teach all levels of digital art and/or design at the undergraduate level, and knowledge of contemporary digital art practices

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated commitment to artistic activity through an ongoing professional practice or active exhibition record in digital media or a related discipline

College teaching experience beyond graduate program

Ability to teach a course in a traditional studio discipline, such as Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Printmaking, or Sculpture, in addition to Digital Media

Ability to maintain a Digital Art facility

Expertise with multiple software packages included in Adobe Creative Suites

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume/Vita

Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)

Names and contact information for 3 references

Teaching philosophy statement

Artist / Designer Statement

Digital portfolio of 15 images of recent artwork - Portfolio should be submitted as a single PDF file

10 images of student artwork

Posting Close Date

April 27, 2026

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.