Lecturer in Digital Media

Lecturer in Digital Media

Job ID : 291566

Location : Summerville Campus

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary :

Job Summary

Job ID 291566

Position # 20010904

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

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 :

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants who demonstrate proficiency in :

Shift / Salary / Benefits

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). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website : h ttps : / / www.augusta.edu / faculty-affairs / promotionandtenure.php

College / Department Information

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.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 11,584 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https : / / www.augusta.edu / about / mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https : / / www.usg.edu / hr / orientation / welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Location

Our Summerville Campus :

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties : the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational / credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at http : / / www.augusta.edu / hr / jobs / .

Applicants should present a CV and portfolio including a reel and images that demonstrate professional experience.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

To apply, visit https : / / careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu / psp / careers / CAREERS / HRMS / c / HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=291566&PostingSeq=1

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