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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.
Lamar Dodd School of Art Main Building. View of Nunnally Courtyard. 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.
Staff
Guests at Atlanta-based exhibition of works by graduating graphic design students at Whitespace Gallery. (Photo/Sidney Chansamone, sid.chansa@gmail.com)
Development Associate
This position leads annual giving and donor engagement efforts for the Lamar Dodd School of Art, developing and executing segmented appeals and targeted strategies for alumni and other constituent groups. The role manages a portfolio of annual giving donors; partners with Franklin College and central UGA Foundation colleagues to advance annual fund efforts and identify major and planned giving prospects; and supports gift processing and alumni engagement. This position also coordinates key donor stewardship processes, including acknowledgments, scholarship communications, and impact reporting in addition to supporting development-related events.
To learn more and apply: www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/508771
Full Time Faculty
We are not currently seeking new full-time faculty members. Please check back again at a later date to explore future openings.
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
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: October 28, 2026