Position Details
Position Information
Position Type Faculty Faculty Track Tenure-Track Position Title Assistant Professor, Digital Arts/Digital Media Arts Employment Status Full Time Months 9 Campus Biddeford, ME Description
The School of Arts and Humanities (SAH) at the University of New England invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in digital arts, digital media arts, or a closely related field. The successful candidate will join an energetic, dedicated, and highly productive school and contribute in ways that prepare students for a rapidly evolving digital landscape that includes emerging technologies such as AI. They will advance a program of creative and/or scholarly work in their field and teach introductory and advanced courses as assigned. The anticipated start date for this position is August 10, 2026.
The SAH offers undergraduate programs in art and design media, communications and media arts, and humanities. The teaching load will include assignments in introductory and advanced art, design, and media courses. The successful candidate will also be prepared to teach the university’s required First Year Seminar class.
Along with teaching, the successful hire will continue to advance a recognized and established portfolio of creative and scholarly work in their professional field.
Review Of Applications Will Begin Immediately And Continue Until The Position Is Filled. To Apply For This Position, Please Submit The Following Materials
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of creative and scholarly interests, with a link to a creative portfolio
- Statement of teaching philosophy and interests
- Evidence of teaching ability
- Names and contact information for three professional references
For more information, please visit the School of Arts and Humanities website at
https://www.une.edu/cas/schools/arts-humanities or contact the director of the School of Arts and Humanities, Dr. Michael Cripps (
mcripps@une.edu).
About The University Of New England
UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
Benefits Overview
- Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
- Up to 8% retirement plan match.
- Generous leave time, including MEPL, sick, and personal time.
- Educational benefits:
- UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
- UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
- 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.
For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit:
UNE Benefits Overview.
Responsibilities
The school seeks candidates who will contribute to the teaching, scholarship, and service missions of the institution. The successful candidate will teach courses in the digital media arts, making important contributions to two majors (art and design media and communications and media arts), a set of related minor programs of study, and the undergraduate general education curriculum. Likely courses include graphic design, UX/UI, digital illustration, animation, and other classes connected to student interest and the individual’s expertise. The expected teaching load is 9 credits (3 courses) per semester. The eventual hire will advance a program of relevant creative and/or scholarly work commensurate with standards set by the school, college, and university. They will engage students in high-impact practices such as exhibitions and conferences. They will also contribute to curriculum development, academic advising, recruiting, course and program assessment and service to the school, college, and university.
Qualifications
A terminal degree (MFA or Ph.D.) in digital arts, digital media arts, or a closely related field is required. Undergraduate teaching experience in the digital arts, readiness to teach First Year Seminar courses, and the potential to develop a successful program of creative and/or scholarly work are also required.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2022F0299P Open Date 04/20/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Additional Document (Please see Posting Details for more information)
- Statement of Scholarly Interests
- Names and contact information for three professional references
- Statement of Teaching Interests and Philosophy
Optional Documents
