LAIKA Faculty Fellowship
The LAIKA fellowship gives PSU's College of the Arts faculty the opportunity to elevate and expand their teaching strategies to better prepare students for careers in regional and global creative industries. LAIKA Fellows receive support for professional development and instructional research in the form of course release time, along with a flexible spending fund. LAIKA will provide fellowships for three College of the Arts faculty members per year for academic years '25-26, '26-27, and '27-28. The LAIKA grant will support a total of nine fellowships.
2025-26 Faculty Fellows
Alison Heryer, Sue Horn-Caskey & Charles F. Caskey Professor in Textile Arts & Costume Design, Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design
Stephen Lee, Associate Professor, Interactive/Experience Design, Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design
J.J. Vazquez, Assistant Professor, School of Film
Who can apply
Any full-time faculty member (.5 or above) at PSU’s College of the Arts can apply.
Desired qualifications
Strong candidates will be curious about industry practices and eager to teach skills that help College of the Arts graduates succeed in creative careers.
Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate a student-focused approach to teaching, a readiness to engage with LAIKA’s production processes, and a willingness to explore ways to build a more relevant, inspiring curriculum, drawing on both traditional and emerging technologies.
Timeline
- Application open: February–March 2026
- Notification: April 2026
- Award: Fall 2026–Spring 2027