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Arts and Sciences | Advanced Computing Center for Art and Design
The Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design (ACCAD) and the College of Arts and Sciences (ASC) at The Ohio State University seek a Lecturer and ACCAD Archivist for a unique 50/50 appointment that combines teaching courses for the College of Arts & Sciences , with administrative duties aimed at preservation and interpretation of ACCAD's history. The successful candidate will devote approximately 50% effort to teaching undergraduate and /or graduate courses and 50% effort to leading an archival initiative that documents, preserves, and shares ACCAD's legacy through research, storytelling, digital media, and public exhibitions. This position will collaborate with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and university partners to develop engaging digital and physical experiences that highlight ACCAD's impact on the fields of art, design, dance, theatre, music, and computing.
Archivist Responsibilities (50%)
- Conduct archival research using physical and digital collections, oral histories, publications, and project documentation.
- Collaborate with faculty, alumni, staff, and other stakeholders to gather historical materials and document institutional stories.
- Organize, catalog, and preserve archival materials using accessible and sustainable archival practices.
- Develop written narratives that communicate ACCAD's history, impact, and contributions.
- Produce multimedia content, including videos, interviews, timelines, and interactive digital features.
- Write and edit content for websites, exhibitions, promotional materials, and other public-facing communications.
- Coordinate with student employees and designers to develop and maintain ACCAD history webpages and other digital resources.
- Curate physical and virtual exhibitions highlighting significant projects, people, and milestones.
- Collaborate with university partners to identify exhibition opportunities and public programming.
- Develop project timelines and provide regular progress reports to the ACCAD Director.
- Teaching assignments are subject to d epartmental and c ollege needs.
Lecturer Responsibilities (50%)
- Deliver high-quality instruction in assigned undergraduate and graduate courses, using effective teaching practices that promote student learning and engagement.
- Maintain regular office hours and provide academic advising, mentorship, and support to students.
- Evaluate student assignments, projects, examinations, and other coursework, providing timely and constructive feedback.
- Submit final grades and maintain accurate academic records in accordance with university policies and established deadlines.
- Participate in curriculum development, course assessment, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure course content remains current and aligned with program goals.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to support curricular coordination, student success, and departmental initiatives.
- Foster a positive and respectful learning environment that encourages student participation, creativity, and academic achievement.
- Maintain professional expertise through ongoing scholarship, creative practice, and professional development activities related to design, creative media, embodied interaction, and emerging technologies.
- Deliver high-quality instruction that promotes student learning and engagement.
- Meet all scheduled classes, office hours, and university deadlines.
- Prepare course materials and assess student learning in accordance with department standards.
- Maintain accurate student records and comply with FERPA requirements.
- Complete archival research milestones and project deliverables according to established timelines.
- Produce high-quality archival, digital, and exhibition materials suitable for public dissemination.
- Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and university partners.
Required Qualifications: Master's degree or higher in design, art, media arts, performing arts, digital humanities, museum studies, archival studies, or a related field. Minimum four years of professional experience in teaching, creative practice, archival work, curatorial practice, or a related field. Demonstrated university-level teaching experience or equivalent instructional experience. Experience conducting archival research, historical documentation, or curatorial projects. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Experience creating digital content using Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software, content management systems, or similar tools. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with institutional archives, museums, galleries, or special collections. Experience developing exhibitions or public history projects. Familiarity with oral history methodologies. Knowledge of accessibility standards for digital content.
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With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.
The Ohio State University Department of Art and the Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design are situated in the arts district of the university where a dynamic community of faculty, staff, and students have access to many cultural institutions including the Wexner Center for the Arts, the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum, and many other resources and opportunities. The Department of Art offers internationally recognized graduate and undergraduate programs in and across a broad range of mediums: art and technology, ceramics, glass, film and video, painting and drawing, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. The department emphasizes interdisciplinary experience as well as the study of theoretical and critical activities of the studio artist. Our faculty are accomplished professionals who make significant contributions to the cultural life of the university, city, state, nation, and world. As a community, we celebrate the production, examination, and evaluation of the visual arts as a people-centered enterprise. We preserve the core values of intellectual freedom and creative examination and take pride in the diversity of viewpoints and expertise that are essential elements of a rich environment for creative inquiry. ACCAD combines expert Staff Researchers with shared faculty from Art, Music, Theatre, Dance, and Design coming together to work on the future of human centered technological innovation for the arts and design. The work at ACCAD is highly collaborative and engages with units across the university, community organizations, and companies in researching and prototyping complex projects with multidisciplinary teams. ACCAD is dedicated to creating tools and sharing workflows, and working to improve technological accessibility, enabling more artists to engage and challenge technologies in their fields so this position would further build that capability.
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Grounded in Ohio State University’s Shared Values , o ur university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression. Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunit y identification , consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community . While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available . More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here .
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is a member of the Michigan , Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.
Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries . Additional information about the Columbus area is available here . Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.
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