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Housed within a tier one research university, the Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia is a comprehensive, nationally-ranked art school administering undergraduate and graduate programs in areas of studio art, design, art education, and art history. The Lamar Dodd School of Art has over 40 full-time faculty members administering undergraduate and graduate programs to over 1,300 students. Our vibrant community fosters a creative atmosphere for innovation.
Faculty are provided numerous resources for advancing research, including a private studio or work space, computer, access to a wide array of tools and technology, and opportunities for travel and research funding.
The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students and to creating a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, people from historically excluded groups, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Courtyard view. Image courtesy of Stephanie Sutton.
Facilities
The Lamar Dodd School of Art’s Main Art Building is housed in a spacious, eco-conscious building located on east campus in close proximity to other facilities dedicated to the arts on campus, including the Hugh Hodgson School of Music, the University of Georgia Performing Art Center and the Georgia Museum of Art.
In addition to the Main Art Building, the Dodd operates out of four additional buildings on three corners of the University of Georgia’s campus. These separate buildings include the Thomas Street Arts Complex, Broad Street Studios, and the Ceramics Building.
The Dodd’s facilities and equipment are state-of-the-art. Studio faculty and graduate students are generously accommodated with their own dedicated studios.
Learn more about our onsite resources, such as the Art Library, the Object Lab, and the Checkout for Audiovisual Equipment (CAVE) and more.
Galleries
The Dodd Galleries is dedicated to understanding and promoting contemporary art as a tool and catalyst for education. The Galleries consist of five exhibition spaces that act as laboratories and testing grounds for innovation located among our classrooms and studios.
The Athenaeum is a non-collecting contemporary art gallery affiliated with the University of Georgia. It is an experimental educational resource for students, faculty, and for people in the Athens community at large.
Full Time Faculty
Available Positions
- Assistant Professor in Data Visualization
- Assistant Professor in Scientific Illustration
Details below
Professor Dave Gay explains digital animations of topological objects by Alex Tepper at the opening of “Spacing Out: Art & Topology Pop-up Museum,” November 6, 2024. Photo courtesy of Sidney Chansamone.
Assistant Professor in Data Visualization
The Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Data Visualization, beginning August 2026.
This position is part of the President’s Strategic Hiring Initiative (PHI) in Risk, Resilience, and Sustainability, which emphasizes Disaster, Risk, and Communication. The cluster fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and other UGA schools and colleges to address pressing challenges involving environmental hazards, risk perception, and the communication of complex data.
We seek candidates committed to cross-disciplinary collaboration, particularly at the intersections of design, science, technology, and public engagement. The role offers opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the arts, humanities, and sciences to translate complex information and datasets into clear, meaningful, and accessible forms—ranging from visual communication and information design to data storytelling and generative or emergent media.
The successful candidate will teach primarily at the undergraduate level, with opportunities for graduate instruction related to data visualization, generative media, graphic design, and visual communication. The typical teaching load will be four courses (2/2, 12 credits) per academic year. The candidate will maintain an active program of research and creative practice, mentor students, contribute to curricular development, and participate in departmental, college, and university service. This position supports the School’s efforts to expand its program in scientific visualization.
Learn more and apply at UGAJobs here (Post # F2595P)
View of Scientific Illustration hallway at the Lamar Dodd School of Art main building. (Photo/Sidney Chansamone, sid.chansa@gmail.com)
Assistant Professor in Scientific Illustration
The Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Scientific Illustration, beginning August 2026.
We seek candidates whose interdisciplinary research and professional practice focus on translating complex scientific concepts into accessible, accurate, and compelling visual communication across expansive media. This position offers opportunities to collaborate with scholars and practitioners across the arts, humanities, and sciences to advance research communication and public understanding of scientific ideas and phenomena.
The successful candidate will teach primarily at the undergraduate level, with opportunities for graduate instruction related to scientific or medical science illustration, visual storytelling for science communication, and related topics. The typical teaching load will be four courses (2/2, 12 credits) per academic year. The candidate will maintain an active program of creative scholarship, mentor students, contribute to curricular development, and participate in departmental, college, and university service. This position supports the School’s efforts to expand its program in scientific visualization and visual communication.
Learn more and apply at UGAJobs here (Post # F2593P)
Part-Time Instructors
Individuals who are interested in Part-time teaching at the Lamar Dodd School of Art should contact the appropriate Area Chair regarding availability.
Applications must include:
- Letter of application addressed to the Director
- Visual documentation of research (Studio)
- Visual documentation of student work (Studio)
- Curriculum vitae
- 3-5 Letters of Reference emailed directly to the Associate Director of Curriculum (not to person requesting reference letter).
- Letters should specifically address teaching ability/experience
- No UGA references except for recent MFA or PHD graduates
- Highest degree earned sealed transcript OR an e-transcript submitted by the awarding institution to ofatranscripts@uga.edu.
- Any supplemental material that is appropriate
Studio Core Interdisciplinary Pedagogy and Practice Fellow
The Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia invites applicants for an instructor and research position under the title of Interdisciplinary Pedagogy and Practice Fellow. Responsibilities include teaching two studio courses within the Studio Core area, including, potentially, Ideation & Methodologies and/or The Principles of 3d-Design in both the fall and spring semesters. In addition to teaching, applicants are expected to contribute to the development of material- and spatial-design curriculum while actively pursuing their creative work. This one-year appointment carries modest compensation, research support, a private studio, and full access to UGA facilities for research.
Candidates are required to have completed an MFA in studio art or M.Arch architecture within the last five years; preferably, with a broad spectrum of knowledge regarding evolving genres, e.g., community-based practice, design, digital fabrication, urbanism, post-internet, and/or screen-based approaches. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to evolving their creative work while at UGA. Research conducted during the position will be presented through a solo exhibition or lecture in the School of Art early in the spring semester.
This position will begin August 2025 and conclude in May 2026, with the possibility for renewal for one academic year. The final application deadline for full consideration is 4/11/2025. Applicants should submit a letter of interest that summarizes their qualifications and research interests; a current curriculum vitae; teaching philosophy; 10 images of creative work along with 10 images of student work; and contact information for three references to james.enos@uga.edu.
Staff
We are not currently seeking new staff members. Please check back again at a later date to explore future openings.
Federal Work Study for Qualified Undergraduate Students
Art Library Coordinator Christee Henry checks out materials at the UGA Art Library circulation desk. Photograph courtesy of Sidney Chansamone.
The Lamar Dodd School of Art offers a variety of federal work study positions each academic year. Please note — federal work study positions are granted to qualified undergraduate students. For more information on your eligibility, contact the UGA Office of Student Financial Aid. For questions regarding available positions, please contact ArtSchoolDirector@uga.edu.
Last updated: December 15, 2025