Lecturer in Digital Media

Lecturer in Digital Media

Job : 291566

Location: Summerville Campus

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

Augusta University's Department of Art and Design is seeking an exceptional candidate for a full-time Lecturer position in Media Arts anticipated to begin August 2026. We seek individuals who can teach courses such as post-production within our BFA in Digital and Visual Storytelling curriculum, as well as a survey course in digital tools (covering software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) in support of the BFA in Art and BA in Art degree programs.

This nine-month renewable appointment carries a 90% teaching and 10% service workload. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track. Please see Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website in the Shift/Salary/Benefits section of this posting.

• Teach courses such as post-production within our BFA in Digital and Visual Storytelling curriculum.
• Teach a survey course in digital tools (covering software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service through committees and community engagement.

MFA in Film Production or Digital Media Production or equivalent degree in appropriate discipline or its equivalent in training, ability, or experience.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Applicants who demonstrate proficiency in:

• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe Audition
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe In Design

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract. The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0. Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments).

The Department of Art and Design at Augusta University is a dynamic, NASAD-accredited program housed within the Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Located on the historic Summerville Campus, the department offers a forward-thinking, interdisciplinary curriculum that prepares students for the creative careers of tomorrow. Our programs span a wide array of disciplines, including animation, filmmaking, theatre performance, digital and visual storytelling, graphic design, drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, and sculpture.

Through high-impact, hands-on learning experiences, students develop robust creative competencies and technical skills essential for success in today s evolving creative economy. Faculty and students are deeply engaged in nationally and internationally recognized research, scholarship, and creative activity. The department fosters innovation through collaboration with Augusta University s world-class medical center and state-of-the-art Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center, encouraging interdisciplinary projects that bridge art, science, and technology.

The department is home to the Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Contemporary Art, a vital hub for showcasing engaging, relevant work by emerging and established artists. Students benefit from regular interactions with visiting artists, scholars, and industry professionals through lectures, workshops, and critiques. The department also maintains strong ties with Augusta s vibrant downtown arts community, including partnerships with the Westobou Gallery, Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, and the Morris Museum of Art.

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