Assistant Professor, Digital Culture

Position Description: The Department of History, Philosophy, and the Social Sciences at the Rhode Island School of Design ( RISD ) invites applications for a full-time faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, to commence in fall 2027. RISD recognizes principles of social equity, inclusion, and diversity as fundamental to its mission as an art and design school. These principles require sustained attention to a multiplicity of differences and call for an expansion of the forms of knowledge that shape our curricula and pedagogy. RISD is committed to the collective work of institutional transformation and values applicants whose teaching, pedagogical and professional experiences have prepared them to foster and sustain equitable learning environments. We especially welcome faculty whose pedagogy engages diverse perspectives, expands forms of knowledge, and helps foster a culture of belonging where all students, staff, and faculty can thrive. We are seeking an educator and scholar whose work speaks to the enormous impact digital culture, technology, and media (broadly conceived) have on our lives and the world. Specifically, we are seeking candidates for the HPSS department with training and expertise in the fields of history, philosophy, and/or social sciences. We are particularly excited about areas that would invigorate art and design practices, including: histories and ethics of artificial intelligence, technological development, and/or social media; the social, cultural, political, economic, and/or environmental implications of digital technologies and/or forms of media. We also welcome research that examines how digital cultures and technology intersect with questions of identity, equity, and representation across diverse communities. Required Qualifications: A PhD in a relevant field, conferred by June 30th, 2027 Demonstrated record of effective and engaging undergraduate teaching Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty, students and/or staff Demonstrated record of publications or evidence of an active research agenda relevant to digital cultures and media Demonstrated commitment to fostering equitable learning environments where a diverse student body can thrive, using inclusive, culturally responsive, and accessible, and universally designed pedagogies to support critical engagement An Ability to expand the department's scope with respect to experiences, perspectives, methodologies, and/or disciplinary expertise Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be willing and able to collaborate across disciplines and departments and will demonstrate interest in working with art and design students. Employment Type: Full-Time Department: History Phil Social Sciences