Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence, UX/UI Design, and Data Visualization
Ohio University
Application
Details
Posted: 13-Nov-24
Location: Athens, Ohio
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Communications
Data
Design / Visual / Graphic
Salary Details:
Pay is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.
Required Education:
Masters
Internal Number: 20162684F
The School of Visual Communication at Ohio University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI), UX/UI Design, Information Graphics, and Data Visualization. This role is central to Ohio University’s commitment to interdisciplinary innovation, societal impact, and academic leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Teaching: Design and deliver courses on AI, UX/UI, data visualization, and information graphics, focusing on applications in healthcare, energy, and environmental sectors.
Research: Develop a collaborative research agenda to advance AI for topics such as data visualization for healthy aging, energy management, and sustainability. This includes leading interdisciplinary projects that integrate data visualization to solve real-world problems.
Center Contribution: Play a key role in expanding the AI-UX/UI Research Center at Scripps College, driving initiatives establishing Ohio University as a leader in AI-enhanced design and visualization.
Funding and Partnership: Secure external funding to support projects that leverage AI for societal challenges, including partnerships with healthcare, environmental, and technology organizations.
Expected Impact:
Enhance Ohio University’s academic and research profile by spearheading interdisciplinary AI, data visualization, and UX/UI research.
Develop educational pathways that equip students with industry-relevant, AI-enhanced design skills.
Contribute to community well-being through research initiatives that address critical areas such as healthy aging and environmental sustainability.
About Ohio University: Ohio University is committed to creating transformative learning experiences that drive societal change and elevate research. Join us in a role that combines AI, UX/UI, and data visualization, paving the way for impactful solutions in health, sustainability, and beyond.
An MFA or terminal degree in a relevant field (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization, UX/UI Design, Information Design) or MA degree plus seven (7) years of work experience.
Demonstrated experience in teaching and research, with a proven ability to conduct interdisciplinary projects.
Ohio University is the oldest public university in the state of Ohio. Our total enrollment is over 28,000 students across the state and online. About 20,000 of those students are undergraduates studying at our residential campus in Athens—our quintessential college town that’s nestled deep in the Appalachian foothills of beautiful Southeast Ohio. No matter what you’re passionate about, we have something for everyone. You can have it all here.