Assistant Professor

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

The Department of Arts and Communication in the School of Humanities, Communication, and Art at the University of Mount Saint Vincent invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Digital Media for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Responsibilities:

• Teach three existing introductory and survey courses in visual communication, experimental media, and criticism, which are required for majors.
• Develop and teach additional courses, revise and expand curricula, and assess instructional methods in at least one of the following areas:
• Digital photography and photographic processes
• Video art, time- and screen-based media installation
• Animation, motion graphics, and cinematic visual effects
• Digital arts
• Interaction design, 3D and 4D design
• Computer game studies/design

• Teach a total of 21 credit hours (seven courses) per academic year for undergraduate students during the Fall and Spring semesters, including responsibilities such as class preparation and student learning outcome development. Opportunities to teach during Winter and Summer sessions are also available.
• Advise undergraduate majors in planning and completing their degree programs.
• Maintain an active scholarly and creative practice through publications, conference participation, exhibitions, screenings, art talks, and other professional activities.
• Contribute service to the department, university, and broader academic community.

• PhD, MFA, or terminal degree in Digital Media, Communication, Digital Studies, Art and Technology Studies, or a related field.
• Proven experience in undergraduate teaching, conference presentations, and scholarly or creative work.
• Specialization in HCI, experimental media, visual communication, contemporary critical practices, digital humanities, or a related area.

Applicants selected for further consideration may be asked to submit writing samples, a portfolio, a demo reel, or other materials that highlight their teaching effectiveness and experience mentoring a diverse student population.

Salary Range: $72,140

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• 100% employer sponsored life insurance, AD&D insurance and Long term disability
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Professional development opportunities via Coursera
• Tuition benefits for employees and their dependents
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan