"Assistant Professor in Scientific Illustration"

Job Details

Position Summary

The Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Scientific Illustration, beginning August 2026.

We seek candidates whose interdisciplinary research and professional practice focus on translating complex scientific concepts into accessible, accurate, and compelling visual communication across expansive media. This position offers opportunities to collaborate with scholars and practitioners across the arts, humanities, and sciences to advance research communication and public understanding of scientific ideas and phenomena.

The successful candidate will teach primarily at the undergraduate level, with opportunities for graduate instruction related to scientific or medical science illustration, visual storytelling for science communication, and related topics. The typical teaching load will be four courses (2/2, 12 credits) per academic year. The candidate will maintain an active program of creative scholarship, mentor students, contribute to curricular development, and participate in departmental, college, and university service. This position supports the School’s efforts to expand its program in scientific visualization and visual communication.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by January 15, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicant materials should demonstrate how the candidate’s background, accomplishments, research interests, and teaching philosophy align with the position. Complete applications will include the following supporting documents (as PDF files):

• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Portfolio: up to 10 examples of recent research, creative, or professional work
• Teaching portfolio with sample course materials and up to 10 examples of student or mentee work with a brief project description.
• List of 3–5 references with contact information. (Letters of recommendation will be requested later in the search process.)

Questions and other inquiries should be directed to LeeAnne Krause, leeanne.krause@uga.edu.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2593P
Working Title: Assistant Professor in Scientific Illustration
Department: Franklin-School of Art

Position Information

Classification Title: Assistant Professor
Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Terminal degree (MFA or equivalent, or PhD) in Scientific or Medical Illustration, Art, Design, or a related field by the time of appointment.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates with a non-terminal master’s degree must document exceptional accomplishments in their respective field and be approved for a terminal degree exception before hire.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States at the time of appointment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Ideal Candidates will demonstrate:

• A research or creative practice grounded in Scientific Illustration that demonstrates effective communication across multiple media.
• Evidence of related research or professional engagement in scientific or natural science illustration, visualization, or science communication.
• Evidence of successful college-level teaching or mentoring related to scientific or medical illustration.
• A commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary scholarship and engagement.
• Critical engagement with the social, environmental, or ethical dimensions of information or research findings.
• Additional research and/or pedagogical strength in areas such as: digital painting and drawings, information graphics, visual communication design, 3D modeling and printing, interactive/motion graphics and animation, color techniques, or emerging technologies.

Anticipated Start Date

08/01/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area