The Burgum Arts & Sciences Endowed Chair, Assistant Professor of Emerging Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (New Media) in the Visual Arts. This is a tenure-track position.
The Department of Art & Design is seeking to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in any studio art with a specialization in Emerging Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (New Media) in the Visual Arts. In addition to salary and benefits, the Burgum Arts & Sciences Endowed Chair will receive professional development funding annually to support travel as well as equipment for teaching and creative activities/research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, produce creative activities/scholarship, and do service that contributes to the mission of the department, the college, and the university.
Purpose of Position: The Department of Art & Design at the University of North Dakota is seeking an Assistant Professor in any studio art with a specialization in Emerging Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (New Media) in the Visual Arts as the Burgum Arts & Sciences Endowed Chair. The department looks to hire a colleague who holds an MFA in any art form in the visual arts whose creative practices substantially utilize new technological media and/or AI to produce artistic objects and/or immersive environments. The ideal candidate may also engage in original scholarship and/or theory on issues related to the integration of emerging technologies in the artworld and analysis of its impacts within broader social and cultural contexts. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position supported by the Burgum Arts & Sciences Endowed Chair Endowment, contingent on availability of funding.
The Department of Art & Design is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences and currently offers an MFA in Visual Arts, BFAs in Visual Arts and Graphic Design, a BA in Visual Arts, and minors in Art History, Graphic Design, and Visual Arts. The department is the recipient of a generous annually recurring endowment from the Myers Foundations that supports a robust visiting artists program, curation of art exhibitions, and resources to enhance student teaching and learning among other activities.
Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, it is the state’s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having very high research activity. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study and enrolls nearly 16,000 students. It is the home of the state’s only School of Law and School of Medicine. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences has major initiatives in rural and public health, and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world.
UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of over 57,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public-school system, high-quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks’ advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America’s Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.
UND and the College of Arts & Sciences value diverse perspectives and seek applicants to help students succeed. The University of North Dakota is supportive of dual-career assistance both within the University and the local community. Please contact UND’s Recruiting Manager, Hannah Whalen (Hannah.Whalen@UND.edu), to explore dual-career opportunities.
Duties & Responsibilities
The successful applicant will receive a contract with an approximate distribution of 52% teaching (3/2), 38% research/creative activity, and 10% service. More specific duties and responsibilities for this position include:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a studio art with an emphasis on the integration of emerging technologies and AI (new media)
- Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
- Serve as a catalyst for attracting and supporting graduate students in the MFA in Visual Arts Program
- Establish a solid and productive research program with emphasis in area of specialization, including seeking extramural funding to support individual and collaborative projects aligned with the UND LEADS Strategic Plan
- Submit an annual report of creative/research, teaching, and public outreach activities supported by professional development funds provided by the Burgum Arts & Sciences Endowed Chair Endowment.
Required Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students
- Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students
- Time management and organizational skills
- Competent in using technology and the ability to adopt new tools for both on-campus and online course delivery.
Minimum Requirements
- MFA in Visual Arts (any studio art)
- Successful completion of criminal history background check.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Record of success as a practicing artist with established exhibition/creative activities significantly involving the utilization of emerging technologies and/or AI (new media)
- Record of scholarship and/or theory on issues related to the integration of emerging technologies and AI in the artworld and broader social and cultural contexts
- Teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels in studio art
- Experience developing and teaching courses on the utilization of emerging technologies and AI in the visual arts
- Experience with teaching and course development for in-person and online environments, including asynchronous delivery methods
- Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and supervising BFA/MFA research/creative projects
- Record of involvement in seeking extramural funding
To Apply
For full consideration, applications must be received by November 12, 2026, and include the following materials:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter detailing your interest in the position and your qualifications highlighting the integration of emerging technologies and AI into your artistic practices, research, and teaching
- Research/Creative Activities Portfolio: artist statement and 15-20 examples of current studio artwork
- Teaching Portfolio: Statement of Teaching Philosophy, 2 sample syllabi (1 introductory level and 1 advanced or graduate level), sample assignments/course materials, student evaluations, and student work samples (no more than 15)
- List of three (3) references with contact information
- Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.
Position is open until filled.
Questions can be directed to the Department Chair, Lucian Stone at lucian.stone@und.edu.