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City College of New York - Asst. Professor, African Art
The Art Department invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor in Art History with a specialty in African art and the ability to teach both undergraduate and master's level graduate historical and contemporary subjects. Opportunity to develop unique sequence of courses reflecting the state of the field today. Candidates should be prepared to teach at least one section of the survey course every semester. Opportunity to teach in a dynamic, interdisciplinary art department with a diverse student population. The art department's course offerings are global in range and make use of New York City's world-class museums and galleries. Internationally recognized faculty work closely with students who pursue a range of careers in the arts. Shared responsibility for program administration as well as department committee work. Significant student advising and service on department, college, and university committees. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in area of specialization and some college teaching or comparable experience desirable. Record of publications and participation in professional conferences necessary. Commitment to teaching undergraduates and graduates in a public university essential, as are excellent administrative and communication skills. COMPENSATION: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. HOW TO APPLY: Submit a letter of application, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and copies of at least three significant publications as well as names, addresses, titles, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references. Copies of prior teaching evaluations a plus. Submit your application online (Job Opening ID 8956) at http://www.cuny.edu. (Please upload these as a single PDF document.) CLOSING DATE: Open until filled with review of applications to begin 9/24/13. Preliminary interviews at CAA 2014 in Chicago (or via Skype - tbd).

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Oberlin College (OH) - Arts of Africa and African Diaspora
Assistant Professor of Art History

The Art Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Initial appointment to this position will be for a term of four years, beginning Fall semester of the 2014-15 academic year, and will carry the rank of Assistant Professor.

The incumbent will teach the standard teaching load (currently 4.5 courses) in the general area of the Arts of Africa and the African Diaspora, with broad geographic and temporal coverage. Teaching expectations include an introductory Approaches course and upper level courses covering African Art and the Diaspora. We welcome applicants working in any subfield. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching and a demonstrated record of scholarly excellence. Successful teaching at the undergraduate level is desirable. He or she will also be expected to participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including: academic advising, service to the department and college-wide committees, and sustained scholarly research and/or other creative work appropriate to the position. A strong connection to the Africana Studies Department is encouraged.

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2014-15). Preliminary interviews will take place at the College Art Association conference in February 2014.

To be assured of consideration, a letter of application, CV, graduate academic transcripts, and at least three recent letters of reference* should be sent to Bonnie Cheng, Chair/African Art Search, Oberlin College Art Department, 91 N. Main Street, Oberlin, Ohio, 44074 by December 1, 2013. Questions and electronic materials should be submitted to [mailto:AfricanArt@oberlin.edu AfricanArt@oberlin.edu]. Application materials received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. *By providing these letters you agree that we may contact your references.

For full description of the position, see: http://new.oberlin.edu/home/jobs/jobs_detail.dot?id=5472611

For information on the Art Department, see: http://new.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/departments/art/

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Wayne State University - African/African-American Art History
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor - African or African-American Art History

The successful candidate will be expected to engage actively in research and publication, demonstrate dedication to excellence in teaching and mentoring students, secure external funding for research and/or community projects; contribute to the growth and development of the department's curriculum and programs, and establish linkages with institutions in the community that address African-American art. The candidate will be expected to teach introductory survey courses, develop and teach advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of specialization, supervise M.A. students, and be actively involved in service to the department, college and university.

Qualifications: Ph.D. required.Significant teaching, publications, and professional activity are required to warrant appointment at the level of associate professor.

All applicants must use the Online Hiring System (https://jobs.wayne.edu/). The cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with complete contact information must be submitted electronically.

A separate portfolio of scholarly work, (books, articles, exhibition catalogues, etc.), including SASE if return of materials is desired, must be submitted to:
 * Prof. Brian Madigan
 * Interim Chair
 * Wayne State University
 * Department of Art and Art History
 * 5400 Gullen Mall - 150 Art Building
 * Detroit, MI 48202
 * (313) 577-2980

Official transcripts and signed, original letters of reference are required of finalists at a later date. Review of applications begins promptly on December 10, 2013 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

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American Art
===Boston University - TT Asst. Professor, American Art, Colonial to 20th c.===

Boston University’s Department of History of Art & Architecture invites applications and nominations for a renewable four-year tenure-track position, beginning AY 2014–2015, as assistant professor of American art, colonial period to the 20th century (subject to budgetary approval). The position is for a scholar/teacher whose primary research area is American painting and sculpture, to complement other faculty who teach American architecture, photography, material culture, and contemporary art. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will teach four courses per annum, usually two lecture courses and two seminars; conduct research in her/his area of specialization; and serve as an advisor for undergraduate majors and graduate students.

Required Skills Ph.D. required; teaching experience and publications preferred.

Boston University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Applicants should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae, preferably in electronic form, and request that three letters of recommendation (also in the form of email attachments) be sent no later than January 6, 2014, to Professor Keith N. Morgan, Chair, American Art Search Committee, Department of History of Art & Architecture, Boston University, 725 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 302, Boston, MA 02215, knmorgan@bu.edu. Supporting materials, unless requested by the search committee, will not be returned.

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University of Chicago - North American Art since 1945
The Art History Department at the University of Chicago solicits applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in North American art since 1945 with a preferred start date of 1 July 2014. Applicants with a range of interests within this field are especially encouraged to apply. PhD or defended dissertation by 30 June 2014 is highly preferred.

Complete application materials include cover letter (including discussion of research plans and teaching interests), CV, three letters of recommendation, and selected writing samples (including a dissertation chapter plus abstract and/or a closely related article). Applicants should send all materials in electronic format (MS Word or PDF) to karenina@uchicago.edu with subject heading "North American Search" and have three letters of reference sent directly to the same e-mail address. In addition, applicants must upload the CV and cover letter to the Academic Career Opportunities Website at http://tinyurl.com/o4apdsg, posting # 01856.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 31 October 2013. No materials received after 23 December 2013 will be accepted. The position is contingent on final budgetary approval. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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NOTES: ===University of Wisconsin-Madison - TT Assistant Professor of African American Studies (Art History Emphasis)===
 * See full post at Ethnic Studies 2013-2014

Wesleyan University - Assistant Prof. in 20th-century/Contemporary American Art History
The Department of Art and Art History at Wesleyan University invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professorship in 20th-century/contemporary American art history. Preference will be given to candidates who focus on 20th-century American art (painting, sculpture, installation art, performance art, or related topics), and who view American art in relationship to wider international practices. The successful candidate should also be prepared to teach courses in earlier American art. It is expected that one course per year will originate in American Studies. Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college; teaching load is two courses per semester.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Art History must be completed by the time of the appointment (July 1, 2014). Special Instructions To Applicants: You will be required to upload electronic versions of the items we require, which are (1) a cover letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) an article-length writing sample.

You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we may obtain confidential letters of recommendation (please double-check the accuracy of the email addresses of the referees you name to insure that you have the most up-to-date email addresses for each one). After you have submitted all of the required documents, you will see a confirmation number. At that point, each of your three referees whose email address you have provided will receive an automatically-generated email requesting that he or she submit a letter of reference for you.


 * Additional Information: Inquiries may be directed to Professor Joseph Siry (jsiry@wesleyan.edu), Chair, Department of Art and Art History. Review of applications will begin immediately; applications received by December 1, 2013, are guaranteed consideration.
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Ancient Art
===Colby College - TT Assistant Professor in Ancient and Medieval Art===

The Department of Art at Colby College invites applications for a tenure-track teaching position in Ancient and Medieval Art at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning September 2014. Five-course teaching load per year includes contribution to introductory surveys of art history, upper-division courses in Ancient and Medieval art, as well as advanced seminars. We welcome applicants with areas of specialization or teaching interests in areas such as the art of the Islamic world or architectural history. A completed PhD, teaching experience at the college level, and a record of scholarship are required.

Please submit the following items electronically to Prof. Véronique Plesch, chair of the search committee, at [mailto:arthistory@colby.edu arthistory@colby.edu].
 * cover letter
 * curriculum vitae
 * three letters of recommendation
 * statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and representative sample of current scholarship, e.g., reprints of recently published work

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2013. Candidates will be interviewed at the CAA Conference in Chicago, February 12-15, 2014. Position will remain open until filled.

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Metropolitan State University of Denver - T/T Assistant Professor of Art History, Theory, and Criticism (Classical Antiquity)
The N.A.S.A.D. accredited Art Department of Metropolitan State University of Denver seeks a tenure-track faculty member with expertise in the art and architecture of Classical Antiquity to teach upper and lower-division undergraduate courses in art history, theory, and criticism. Candidates with a secondary field in Medieval or Byzantine art are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be able to teach world art survey and art appreciation courses, as well as specialized courses related to her or his expertise in the field. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to innovative pedagogical strategies are highly desirable. Faculty responsibilities include teaching a 4-course load per semester; advising students; service to the department, college and community; and professional development in the area of expertise. Full-time faculty members are also responsible for revising and developing curriculum in the area and assisting with supervision of part-time faculty. The successful candidate must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population, and must be knowledgeable in contemporary pedagogical methodology including the use of appropriate education technology.

Submit: 1) a cover letter of application which relates your education and experience to the qualifications listed above; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) statement of teaching philosophy; 4) sample syllabi; 5) a sample of writing/research; and 6) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three current references.

Deadline: 11/18/2013. All applicants must apply through the Online Application System at http://www.msudenverjobs.com

Qualifications:  Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Art History or closely related field.Preferred Qualifications:College level teaching experience is desirable. Evidence of significant scholarly activities in the field, including publications or potential to publish. Advising, curriculum development, and other related administrative experience highly desirable.

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Cornell University - TT Assistant/Associate Professor in History of Architecture and Urbanism
The Department of Architecture in the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning at Cornell University invites applications for a full time tenure-track or tenured position in the History of Architecture and Urbanism at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We seek an innovative scholar and teacher with expertise in modernisms within a global context. The successful candidate will participate in and contribute to an architectural curriculum that offers B.Arch., M.Arch., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in hand, scholarly publications, and teaching experience. Responsibilities will include teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, research, advising, and administration. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Application Materials:

1. a one-page letter of application

2. a curriculum vitae

3. a one- to two-page statement outlining teaching and scholarship objectives

4. examples of scholarly and/or professional work

5. a list of three references with telephone and fax numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses

All applicants should submit these materials in both hard-copy and digital format (see postal and e-mail addresses below). Please note that hard-copy application materials will not be returned.

HAU Search Committee, Cornell University, Department of Architecture, 139 East Sibley Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853-6701 • Phone: (607) 255-7612 • Email:  [mailto:arch_chair@cornell.edu arch_chair@cornell.edu]

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2014. For more information about the Department, the College of AAP, and Cornell University, please visit: http://aap.cornell.edu/arch/ http://aap.cornell.edu/ http://cornell.edu/

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Harvard University - TT Asst. Professor, Modern Architecture
The Department of History of Art and Architecture seeks to appoint a professor in Modern Architecture at the level of assistant professor, tenure track. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2014. The tenure-track professor will be responsible for instruction, course development, and advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Doctorate or terminal degree by the time the appointment begins. Demonstrated excellence in both research and teaching is desired.

Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/4876), no later than October 15, 2013 November 8, 2013: cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, names and contact information of three references, and two writing samples

Harvard is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Architectural Historian, Assistant/Associate Professor
Announcing a full time faculty position - Advanced Assistant Professor (tenure track) through Associate Professor with tenure - starting in the fall term 2014. While the main responsibility of the successful candidate will be to the PhD and SMArchS students of the HTC program, he/she is also expected to contribute to the professional graduate design program (MArch) as well as to MIT’s undergraduate curriculum. Attention to the theoretical position of contemporary scholarship is expected. We prefer candidates who work on modernisms - modernism from a global perspective - modernism in its global settings. A Ph.D., significant publications, and teaching experience are required.

MIT is a culturally diverse educational environment; women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE. Applications should be submitted online at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21863/.

For materials, please supply a letter of interest, a research statement, a description of each class taught indicating audience composition, and a CV by the 16th of September 2013  30th of September 2013. Please refrain from including additional items. The documents page size should be standard US letter: 8.5 inches by 11 inches.

Applications should be submitted as pdfs through the Interfolio web site with the letter addressed to: Professor Mark M. Jarzombek, Search Committee Chair; History, Theory, and Criticism of Architecture and Art; MIT Department of Architecture.

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===School of the Art Institute of Chicago - History of Modern and Contemporary Architecture (Open Rank) ===

The Department of Art History, Theory, and Criticism at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) invites applications for a historian of modern and contemporary architecture as a full-time faculty member, tenured or tenure-track, beginning August 2014. The ideal candidate will join a department of 14 full-time historians of modern and contemporary art, architecture, and design. The successful candidate will have a record of research and publication in the history and theory of architecture and design. Specialization is open to any geographic area. A global perspective is preferred. Candidates will join a department committed to an active research culture and to excellence in teaching, while playing an important role in the dedicated degree programs in modern and contemporary art and design history that the department offers at both the MA and BA level.

The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for contributing to the architectural history curriculum of the graduate and undergraduate degrees in architecture and design, including the MArch, MDes, MFA, BIA, and BFA programs. The candidate will also offer graduate seminars and direct master's theses in Art History, Theory, and Criticism's Design History track; will be a core member for the Bachelor of Arts in Art History; and will contribute to the vibrant and creative culture of a research-oriented department in a prestigious art and design school. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to research, publication, and outstanding teaching.

Department website:  http://www.saic.edu/academics/departments/arthi/

Deadline: Monday, December 16, 2013

Application: apply online at SAICfaculty.slideroom.com You will be asked to create an account, and then complete the application that is a combination of fill-in fields and uploaded documents. SAIC will underwrite the application fees; you will not be charged to apply for the position. Complete the fields for: a cover letter stating interests and qualifications and contact information for three professional references. Required files to upload include: curriculum vitae and writing samples (combined maximum of 30 pages).

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University of California, Santa Cruz - Assistant Professor, History of Architecture and the Built Environment
The History of Art and Visual Culture Department (havc.ucsc.edu), at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), invites applications for a position in architecture studies, specializing in any cultural tradition of the built environment, at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track) level. We seek a teacher and scholar whose strengths contribute to theoretical and historiographical perspectives on visual culture broadly defined. Applicants must be capable of teaching a wide range of courses (large lecture to seminar) at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The History of Art and Visual Culture Department faculty support the investigation of art and visual culture across a wide variety of theoretical perspectives in the cultures of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Pacific Islands. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. The History of Art and Visual Culture Department is in the Division of the Arts, which also includes Departments of Art, Film and Digital Media, Music, Theater Arts, and the M.F.A. Program in Digital Arts & New Media. There are opportunities for scholarly and teaching connections in these areas, as well as with colleagues and programs in the Humanities and Social Sciences divisions and the Baskin School of Engineering. The campus operates on a schedule of three 11-week quarters per academic year. In accordance with the department’s workload policy, faculty members are required to offer the equivalent of 5 five-unit courses per year (which normally means teaching 4 courses over three quarters and carrying out other academic and service responsibilities), advise and mentor students, actively engage in research, and undertake administrative service for the department, affiliated college, and university. The ability to contribute significantly to graduate education and the mentoring of graduate students is highly desirable. We have a strong undergraduate major and a young, dynamic Ph.D. program. Under the leadership of an energetic dean, our division is enjoying faculty growth, significant fundraising successes, new research centers, and is planning for a new Institute of the Arts and Sciences, which is one of the top four initiatives in the university’s comprehensive campaign. The Arts Division supports faculty research through the Arts Research Institute http://artsresearch.ucsc.edu/ari/ and the Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence; the campus supports research and teaching with grants awarded by the Committee on Research, the Committee on Teaching, and other groups.

RANK: Assistant Professor SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in architecture studies/built environment or a related area (Ph.D. must be conferred by June 30, 2014).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated potential as a researcher/scholar; commitment to and talent for teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels; record of administrative service; University-level teaching experience preferred.

POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2014, with academic year beginning September 2014. Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system, and must include: 1) a letter of application outlining scholarly background as well as current and future research plans; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) a current publication or writing sample (chapter of dissertation if no publications); 4) descriptions or syllabi for three courses (one large lecture, one small lecture, one seminar); 5) three current confidential letters of recommendation.* The university welcomes applicants’ submission of a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through their research, service, and/or teaching. All requested materials must be submitted as PDF files. Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00049 Refer to Position JPF00049-14 in all correspondence.
 * All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.html


 * CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on November 12, 2013. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than 6/30/15.

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Asian Art
===American University (Washington D.C.) - Tenure Track Position in Modern and Contemporary Art History, specialization in East Asia or Latin America===
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New York University - East Asian Art, Architecture, and Visual Culture
The Department of Art History at New York University, in collaboration with the Institute of Fine Arts, seeks to appoint an historian of East Asian Art, Architecture, and Visual Culture for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professorship. Start date preferred will be September 1, 2014, pending budgetary and administrative approval. Ph.D. in art history at time of appointment required. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong evidence of scholarly excellence, proficiency in relevant languages, excellence in teaching, and research interests complementing those of current faculty. The appointee will teach four courses each academic year: three undergraduate courses consisting of a mix of core curriculum courses, departmental surveys, and advanced courses in the candidate's area(s) of specialization; and one graduate course at the Institute of Fine Arts. The candidate will supervise undergraduate independent studies and honors theses, and master's and doctoral theses.

Application deadline is December 2, 2013. To apply use link below to submit a cover letter; CV; statement of research interests and goals; statement of teaching; and names of three referees. APPLY HERE. NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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 * - We've got a long season ahead of us -- perhaps we could start out nicely and save the saber-rattling for a little later? Folks: yes, there is a two-year Mellon postdoc at the IFA who specializes in premodern Japan. Perhaps he's applying, perhaps he's not, who knows -- don't worry about it. Apply if you're qualified and think you'd like to be in NY -- don't let his presence slow you down.

Royal Ontario Museum (Toronto) Bishop White Postdoctoral Fellowship of Japanese Art and Culture
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto is Canadas pre-eminent international museum and houses important collections in World Cultures and Natural History. The ROM has one of the largest collections of East Asia artworks in North America and a comprehensive Japanese collection that includes 9500 artworks and ethnographic objects. The Japanese collection includes ceramics, paintings, woodblock prints, lacquer, netsuke, arms and armour, textiles, photographic images, illustrated books, and works in other materials. The ROM's Prince Takamado Gallery of Japan is the largest Japanese gallery in Canada and regarded as one of the best outside of Japan.

The Royal Ontario Museum invites applications for the Bishop White Post-doctoral Fellowship in Japanese Art and Culture. It is directed towards a qualified candidate who has obtained their doctorate degree within the last five years and provides them with the opportunity to pursue their research with the support of one of Canada's leading research institutions. This one-year fellowship, with the possibility of a further one-year renewal, is awarded with an annual grant of $50,000. The Bishop White Post-doctoral Fellowship is open to scholars working in most aspects of Japanese art. We seek applicants whose work has significant research potential and complements the strengths of the Royal Ontario Museums Japanese collections. Collection and exhibit-related responsibilities, public interaction via lectures, gallery activities and web-based media, and community outreach will be part of their duties. The successful applicants research will increase awareness of the ROMs Japanese collections and be made publically available across multiple platforms, including print and on-line.

Museum experience and/or collection-based research are preferred. Experience with public programming, webpage development and public outreach via social media will be assets. The successful applicant will be expected to engage with all aspects of the museum as a fully-functioning staff member. Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing their experience and proposed research project, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to: Dr. Chen Shen, Vice President World Cultures, Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2C6, Canada. Application materials must be received by October 31, 2013 for consideration.

The Royal Ontario Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Stanford University - Art & Art History, South Asian Film or Art History (Open-rank)
Stanford Univesity invites applications for a tenure-line, open-rank position in SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES to begin in the academic year 2014-15. The scholar-teacher appointed will be based in a department but is also expected to make contributions to the interdisciplinary study of South Asia across the University. The appointment can be in one of the following departments in the School of Humanities and Sciences:  Art and Art History (including Film and Media Studies), Economics, Political Science, Religious Studies, and Sociology. Teaching responsibilities will be determined by the home department.Applicants should provide a cover letter including a brief statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae including list of publications, and sample(s) of recent scholarship. Assistant level and untenured applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference submitted to Interfolio. Currently tenured applicants should submit the names of three references. For full consideration, materials must be received by October 1, 2013.

Apply through Interfolio: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21848.

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Stony Brook University (SUNY) - TT Asst. Professor, East Asian Art
The Program in Art History, Theory and Criticism at Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Contemporary East Asian art history. We are especially interested in someone whose scholarship addresses issues of the intersection of the local and the global on the contemporary art scene. The Assistant Professor will be responsible for teaching undergraduate classes and graduate seminars, advise MA and PhD candidates. The selected candidate will participate in the administration of the department as needed.

Required Qualifications: PhD (or ABD with substantial evidence of completion by start date). Specialization in contemporary East Asian art history (with emphasis on interdisciplinary practices). Evidence of successful teaching in both surveys and advanced topics. Strong publication record.

Preferred Qualifications: Highly original scholarship, likely to impact field significantly. Interest and experience advising MA/PhD (and/or MFA) students. Interest and experience in administration/organization/program development. Interest and experience in interdisciplinary initiatives (e.g., Art & Philosophy, Applied Aesthetics). Success in obtaining Grants/Fellowships. Statement of Teaching Philosophy. Letters of Recommendation.

Special Notes: This is a tenure track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Anticipated start date: Fall 2014.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Application Procedure: Those interested in this position should submit a State employment application, cover letter, resume, and statement of teaching philosophy and three letters of recommendation to: Chair, East Asian Art History (8194) Search, Department of Art, Staller Center, Room 2224, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5400


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University of British Columbia - Assistant Professor in Japanese or Korean Art History or Architectural History
The Department of Art History, Visual Art, and Theory at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Japanese or Korean Art History or Architectural History. The Department is especially interested in candidates who demonstrate serious engagement with contemporary issues and debates within the discipline and innovative and cross-cultural research approaches. Teaching will include the historical span of East Asian art.

UBC, one of the largest and most distinguished universities in Canada, has excellent resources for scholarly research. The Art History program partners with strong studio art and Critical and Curatorial Studies programs (www.ahva.ubc.ca). This position in art history also presents an opportunity to engage with an interdisciplinary group of scholars within the larger academic community, including the Department of Asian Studies, the Asian Library, and Institute of Asian Research, the Department of History, The School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, as well as the Museum of Anthropology and the Morris and Helen Belkin Gallery.

The candidate must have a PhD (or solid indication of imminent completion). The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for excellence in research and in undergraduate and graduate teaching. He or she will be expected to maintain an active program of research, publication, teaching, graduate supervision, and service.

Applicants should apply through the UBC Faculty careers website: http://facultycareers.ubc.ca/16705. Submissions should include: a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae; statement of research and teaching philosophies; a sample dissertation chapter or scholarly paper; evidence of teaching potential and effectiveness. Applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of reference submitted by email to: ahva.head@ubc.ca, or by mail to: Professor Scott Watson, Chair, Art History Search Committee, Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory, University of British Columbia, 403-6333 Memorial Road, Vancouver, B.C., V6T 1Z2, Canada. The anticipated start date of employment is July 1, 2014.

Deadline: Applications and all supporting materials must be received by November 15, 2013.

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===University of Illinois, Chicago - TT Assistant Professor, Asian American Visual Cultures===
 * See full post at American Studies 2014

University of Toronto, University College - TT Assistant / Associate Professor - Richard Charles Lee Chair in Chinese Canadian Studies
Description: University College at the University of Toronto invites applications for the Richard Charles Lee Chair in Chinese Canadian Studies, a tenure-stream position at the rank of Associate or Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2014, by which time the successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. The Richard Charles Lee Chair is open to scholars in Chinese Canadian Studies in a range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in and commitment to research and teaching in an interdisciplinary environment at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Richard Charles Lee Chair will be expected to teach a range of courses in University College’s Canadian Studies Program and to take a lead role in developing the recently launched Asian Canadian Studies Minor. In addition, her or his teaching and research will be expected to draw upon and expand the already strong existing partnerships with Chinese and Asian communities in Toronto. The successful candidate will be offered a graduate appointment in one of the Departments of Anthropology, Art, English, History, Political Science, Religion, or Sociology, or in the Cinema Studies Institute or the Centre for Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies. He or she will participate in teaching and supervision in the graduate unit.

The Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto has both a collegiate and departmental structure. University College is the founding college of the University and has a long-standing commitment to challenging its diverse body of over 4200 undergraduate students to excel intellectually and to preparing them to engage in the wider world. In addition to the Canadian Studies Program, University College sponsors two other interdisciplinary undergraduate programs – Cognitive Science and Health Studies – and is affiliated with the Drama Centre and the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by visiting: http://uoft.me/academicopportunities. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy), a sample of academic writing, and a statement outlining current and future research interests. If you have questions about this position, please contact uc.searches@utoronto.ca. All application materials should be submitted online.

The U of T application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two clearly labelled files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

Applicants at the associate professor level should provide us with the names of at least three referees whom we should contact for letters in support of your application. Applicants at the assistant professor level should ask at least three referees to send letters directly to the College via e-mail to uc.searches@utoronto.ca. This address may also be used to send additional documents that cannot be accommodated using the online application system.

To ensure full consideration, all application materials should be received by November 1, 2013.

The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan areas in the world. For more information about University College, please visit http://www.uc.utoronto.ca/; for the Canadian Studies Program, please visit http://www.uc.utoronto.ca/canadianstudies.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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​University of Virginia - pre-modern East Asian Humanities
The College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, which is supported by the Andrew W Mellon Foundation. Candidates may be in any field of the humanities whose research addresses the connections between images and texts in any part of East Asia prior to the nineteenth century. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in cross-disciplinary approaches to research and teaching.

Expertise in digital humanities is preferred. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester (graduate and undergraduate) in various fields within the candidate's areas of specialization, and provide service to the University and professional organizations. Candidates must also demonstrate strong potential to interact productively across traditional disciplinary boundaries.

The appointment start date will begin August 25, 2014. Applicants must be on track to receive a Ph.D. in the relevant field by May 2014 and must hold a PhD at the time of appointment.


 * To apply candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVa (https://jobs.virginia.edu), search on posting number 0612668 and electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest describing research agenda and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, a sample article- or chapter-length scholarship of approximately 60 pages (Attach to Writing Sample 1). Three letters of recommendation are required. Please have reference letter writers email letters directly to gch8r@virginia.edu. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2013 and priority will be given to applications received by that date.
 * Also posted at Asian History 2013-14 and Religious Studies 2013-2014

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Whitman College (WA) - History of Asian Art and Visual Culture/Asian Studies
Whitman College’s Department of Art History and Visual Culture Studies (AHVCS) invites applications for a tenure-track position in the history of Asian Art and Visual Culture/Asian Studies, at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August 2014. Ph.D. required as well as facility in at least one Asian language. We seek an individual who is committed to teaching Asia broadly (geographically, historically, theoretically) and in dialogue with Western approaches to art history and visual culture. The successful candidate will teach five courses annually, including Introduction to Asian Studies, Introduction to Art History and Visual Culture Studies, and courses in Asian art and visual culture. Other responsibilities include advising majors and pre-majors, administering senior exams, overseeing senior theses, and teaching senior seminar in AHVCS (in rotation). The College provides a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching.

All applications must include the following materials: letter of application as well as separate statements addressing the candidate’s teaching interests and scholarly/performance agenda; sample syllabi; writing sample; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; graduate transcripts; and teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. The application should address the candidate’s interest in working at a liberal arts college with undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction. In addition, because Whitman College is committed to cultivating a diverse learning community, the applicant should explain how his or her pedagogy will serve to create and sustain an inclusive learning environment.

To apply, go to https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/, click “Faculty” and “Assistant Professor of Art History & Visual Culture Studies”.

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Bloomsburg University (PA) - Renaissance Art
The Department of Art and Art History at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, a student-focused institution, seeks a dedicated and energetic art historian to offer courses in art history survey, Renaissance Art, and possibly an additional area of specialization (AA#30-3-34). Assistant professor, tenure-track, starting fall 2014. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience. The position requires commitment to curriculum development, including new courses in the candidate’s area of specialty. Additional responsibilities include continuing scholarship, student advising, and service at the department, college and university levels. Voluntary summer and winter contracts may be available.

Requirements: Ph.D. in art history by August 22, 2014 required. Record of publication or scholarly presentation and successful teaching experience beyond T.A. required. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations preferred. Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process and teaching demonstration as judged by the department faculty. Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.

Application: Cover letter addressing required and preferred skills, resume, teaching philosophy, unofficial copy of graduate transcript, and contact information for three professional references (letters on request) should be emailed to [mailto:ArtHistorySearch@bloomu.edu ArtHistorySearch@bloomu.edu]. For full consideration application should be electronically received by Monday, December 2, 2013. The file format should be either Microsoft Word or pdf (readable for both Mac & PC).

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Carleton College - TT Position, Art or Architecture of Early Modern Europe
The Department of Art and Art History at Carleton College invites applications for a tenure-track position for a specialist in the art or architecture of Early Modern Europe. The appointment will begin at the Assistant Professor level on September 1, 2014. Ph.D. in Art History or related field is preferred, but ABD will receive consideration. The successful candidate will be able to help team-teach introductory surveys of World Art as well as offer a variety of classes in their primary field counting toward the college’s European Studies and Medieval & Renaissance Studies programs. Ideally, the successful candidate will be interested in offering at least one course on nonwestern material. Courses counting toward any pertinent program at the college, such as Middle East Studies, Latin American Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies, or Environmental Studies, would also be welcome. Candidates should be committed to excellence in teaching and research in a liberal arts environment, should welcome opportunities to work with students as partners in learning, and should be committed to teaching students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.

Application Documents: To apply, please complete the online application at https://jobs.carleton.edu by December 1, 2013. The online application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, short statement of teaching philosophy, graduate transcripts, brief summary of research interests, and contact information for three letters of recommendation. Preliminary interviews will be held at the 2014 College Art Association annual conference in Chicago. Candidates who have questions about the position are welcome to contact Baird Jarman, Chair of Art and Art History (bjarman@carleton.edu).

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Princeton University - Early Modern European Art
The Department of Art and Archaeology at Princeton University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the area of Early Modern European art history, including painting, sculpture, architecture, and the graphic arts. The specialization is open to all geographical locations, although we are particularly interested in scholars engaged with Italy, France, and/or the Iberian Peninsula. Responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate teaching and supervision of B.A. and Ph.D. theses and independent work. Applicants will be expected to engage actively in research and to interact with other institutions on campus and beyond. Ph.D. expected by appointment start date; publications and teaching experience beyond the T.A. level desirable. Apply online at: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs with cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, and one article or chapter-length sample of scholarly writing. A/D is December 1 or until the position is filled. Interviewing at CAA.Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.

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Middlebury College - European Art, 1600-1850
The Department of History of Art and Architecture invites applications for a tenure-track position in European Art, 1600-1850, beginning in fall 2014. The successful candidate will periodically teach the introductory survey of Western art history and offer mid- and upper-level courses on the specified period, as well as courses in his or her areas of specialty. Appointment will be at the Instructor (ABD) or Assistant Professor level. Applicants should have experience teaching at the undergraduate level and an active research agenda.

Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to foster innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body.

Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job application materials. Candidates should submit a letter of interest, current CV, graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy and research goals, sample course syllabi, and names and contact information for three recommenders.

More information at http://apply.interfolio.com/22331.

Application deadline is November 15, 2013.

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Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow, Islamic art and architecture
The Department of Art History invites applications for a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the history of art and architecture in the Islamic world. Research expertise may lie in any geographical region, from Spain to Indonesia, and in any period of history, although preference will be given to expertise in the medieval or early modern eras. We especially welcome applications from scholars whose research interests are interdisciplinary and/or bridge traditional regional divisions.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. granted during or after 2011; all requirements for the Ph.D. must be completed before the start date of 1 September 2014. The fellowship tenure is a period of two years, during which the successful candidate will teach two courses per year. An ideal candidate will offer courses that serve the Department of Art History as well as the newly created Department of Middle East and North African Studies.

Applications will be accepted online at http://www.arthistory.northwestern.edu/faculty/open-positions.html and must include the following: a letter of application that includes a statement on teaching, a complete curriculum vitae, a brief statement of proposed research for the fellowship period, one article-length sample of recent work (published or in manuscript), and three letters of reference (one addressing teaching ability). Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2014.

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A. W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship, CASVA
http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/research/casva/fellowships/mellon-postdoctoral-fellowships.html

Application portal (open as of 7/15/2013): https://nga.onlineapplicationportal.com/

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CASVA Predoctoral Fellowships
http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/research/casva/fellowships/predoctoral-dissertation-fellowships.html

Application portal for predoctoral fellowships opens August 26, 2013: https://nga.onlineapplicationportal.com/

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Fort Lewis College (CO) - TT Asst. Professor of Art History
The Department of Art & Design at Fort Lewis College invites applications for an entry-level, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Art History starting Fall 2014.

Required qualifications: Ph.D. in Art History (in hand by August 15, 2014); College-level teaching experience; Ability to teach Art History surveys, modern and contemporary art courses; Record of professional accomplishments relevant to the position; Commitment to engage in curricular development and ability to teach general education courses; Ability to teach in an interdisciplinary, collaborative liberal arts setting

Preferred qualifications: Modern or contemporary art specialist; Ability to teach upper-level Art History Topics courses; Teaching experience beyond the graduate assistant level

Responsibilities: Teach 12 credit hours of academic courses per term, two terms per year; Ongoing professional scholarship; Participate in college service, departmental governance, student advising, and other program responsibilities.

Application Process: Applications should include the following: Letter of application; Statement of teaching philosophy; Curriculum Vitae; Contact information for three current references (three recommendation letters required for employment); Samples of relevant course syllabi; Unofficial copies of transcripts (official copies required for employment)

Applications should be sent electronically with subject line Art History Position- [applicant name] to: raab_h@fortlewis.edu

To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by December 15, 2013. The position will remain open until filled. The successful candidate will be subject to a background check per State law.

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University of Wisconsin - Platteville - Assistant Professor
QUALIFICATIONS: An earned Ph.D. in Art History must be awarded prior to start date, previous college teaching experience is required, with the ability to teach Art Survey, Ancient and Medieval, Renaissance to 1879, Modern Art, Theory of Art, Native American Art, Far Eastern Art, Ethnic Art in America, History of World Architecture, History of Design, and Women and the Arts; must have excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities will include teaching a range of topics courses and art survey. The typical teaching load is twelve credits per semester. Applicants will also be expected to participate in scholarly activities, provide academic advising to students, and participate in department, college, and university service. Applicants should be willing to contribute to broader interdisciplinary programs including Ethnic Studies, Womens and Gender Studies, and other areas of interest.

See full ad at HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by January 7, 2014, however, applications will be accepted until position has been filled.

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 * (As an aside - I did not copy this from the MLAJobs tumblr. Is anyone else depressed by this posting?)

American University (Washington D.C.) - Tenure Track Position in Modern and Contemporary Art History, specialization in East Asia or Latin America.

 * See full post below, under Modern / Contemporary Art

UC Berkeley, Global Modern Art, tenure-track, Dept. History of Art, due Oct. 1
Department of History of Art, University of California at Berkeley. Assistant Professor of Global Modern Art (tenure-track). Appointment effective July 1, 2014; PhD or equivalent required by start date. In an initiative to broaden our conceptual coverage and our representation of visual studies as a global discourse, the Department seeks a specialist in the study of modern arts and visual cultures in their cross-cultural, colonial and postcolonial, transnational, and “world” contexts from the later nineteenth century to the 1960s, especially if focused on key technologies of image- and object-production and their histories and economies, both local and global. PhD-level training in non-Western and Western arts and visual cultures is desirable; evidence of thinking beyond established narratives of modern art is essential. Teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels is expected; located in a global research university in a dynamic metropolitan area of the Pacific Rim, the Department administers a large and vital undergraduate curriculum and an internationally prominent PhD program. Affiliation with or cross-appointment in other programs on campus is possible where relevant. The Department seeks candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education; international scholars are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications must include cover letter (no more than 2 pages), brief statements of current research and teaching interests (300 words each), current CV, writing sample (approximately 7,500 words), and three letters of reference. Following University of California policy and California state law, all letters will be held in confidence. Even when letters are provided by a third party (e.g. dossier service), please refer recommenders to the UC Berkeley statement on confidentiality at http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html.

All application materials should be uploaded to the secure search portal at https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00171 by October 1, 2013.

Questions can be addressed to Whitney Davis, Chair, Global Modern Search Committee, Department of History of Art, University of California at Berkeley, 415 Doe University Library, Berkeley, CA 94720-6020 at ha_search@berkeley.edu. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative-Action employer and is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents (see http://calcierge.berkeley.edu/ for details).

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University of Virginia - Assistant Professor, World Art History and Theory
The McIntire Department of Art in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. This hire strengthens the Art Department's long-standing commitment to world art history and theory. The department seeks a candidate who demonstrates the ability to articulate the art historical basis of intercultural conversation. Preference will be given to a candidate who has demonstrated expertise and an innovative research program in cross-cultural exchange involving the Islamic World, Africa, or the African Diaspora.

The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester (graduate and undergraduate) within the candidate's areas of specialization, and provide service to the University, the Art Department, and professional organizations. Willingness to develop and teach a global art survey is expected. Candidates must also demonstrate strong potential to interact productively across art-historical fields and traditional disciplinary boundaries.

Review of applications will begin January 6, 2014. The appointment start date will begin August 25, 2014. Applicants must hold a PhD in art history or related field at the time of appointment.

To apply candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVa (https://jobs.virginia.edu), search on posting number 0613015. Then go to http://apply.interfolio.com/23212 to apply for the position, attaching the following required documents:
 * -cover letter describing research interests and teaching experience
 * -a curriculum vitae
 * -writing sample up to 50 pages
 * -2 sample syllabi
 * -Three confidential letters of reference

Please direct questions about the position to Francesca Fiorani, Chair, Art Department, ff6f@virginia.edu. Questions regarding the application process in JOBS@UVa should be directed to: Joe Earhart, jie4b@virginia.edu, ph. 434-924-6122.

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Harvard University - Late Medieval or Early Modern Spanish and/or Hispanic Art and Architecture (TT or Tenured)
The Department of History of Art and Architecture seeks to appoint a tenure-track or tenured professor in late Medieval or Early Modern Spanish and/or Hispanic Art and Architecture. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2014. The appointee will be responsible for instruction, course development, and advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Doctorate or terminal degree by the time the appointment begins. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research is desired. Candidates for a tenured appointment should also evince intellectual leadership and impact on the field and potential for significant contributions to the department, University, and wider scholarly community.

Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (http://academicpositions.harvard.edu), no later than October 15 2013: cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, candidates for a tenure-track position are also required to submit names and contact information of 3-5 references (three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is complete only when all three letters have been submitted), and candidates for a tenure-track position are also required to submit two writing samples.

Candidates for a tenured position should submit materials through the Aries portal via the following link: http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/4888

Candidates for a tenure-track position should submit materials through the Aries portal via the following link:http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/4877

Harvard is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.

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University of Chicago - 20th Century Latin American Art
The Art History Department at the University of Chicago solicits applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in the art of Latin America in the 20th century with a preferred start date of 1 July 2014. Applicants with expertise across a geographic range and/or interest in Latin American interactions with other regions are especially encouraged to apply. PhD or defended dissertation by 30 June 2014 is highly preferred.

Complete application materials include cover letter (including discussion of research plans and teaching interests), CV, three letters of recommendation, and selected writing samples (including a dissertation chapter plus abstract and/or a closely related article). Applicants should send all materials in electronic format (MS Word or PDF) to karenina@uchicago.edu with subject heading "Latin American Search" and have three letters of reference sent directly to the same e-mail address. In addition, applicants must upload the CV and cover letter to the Academic Career Opportunities Website at http://tinyurl.com/olfuzpj, posting #01855.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 31 October 2013. No materials received after 23 December 2013 will be accepted. The position is contingent on final budgetary approval. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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University of New Mexico - Latin American Art History (Open Rank)
University of New Mexico, open rank - full-time position in Modern and Contemporary Latin American Art History. Service on committees and fulfillment of other responsibilities will be expected. Salary: Negotiable. Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Start August 11, 2014.

Minimum: Ph.D. in the history of art, or related discipline, with a specialization in Modern and Contemporary Latin American Art, by the time of appointment; evidence of scholarship; university teaching experience beyond the TA level; demonstrated familiarity with and application of critical theory in Art History; demonstrated knowledge of current ethical concerns related to indigenous people and Modern and Contemporary Latin American scholarship.

Preferred: Publication record; experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Modern and Contemporary Latin American Art History; experience teaching in a secondary area at the graduate and undergraduate levels; experience teaching general introductory Art History survey classes.

All applicants must apply online at the University of New Mexico web site: https://unmjobs.unm.edu, Posting #0822441. Please attach as part of the application in the UNMJobs system: a letter of application; course syllabi; CV with names and complete addresses (mailing, telephone, and e-mail) of three professional references. Please mail to us writing samples/published work (not to exceed 50 pages) to: Chair, Modern and Contemporary Latin American Art History Search Committee, Department of Art and Art History, MSC04 2560, 220 Yale Blvd. NE, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. Phone 505.277.5861. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want materials returned.

Application Deadline: For best consideration, all application materials must be received by December 6, 2013. The position will remain open until filled. For further information, UNM’s confidentiality policy (“Recruitment and Hiring,” Policy #3210), which includes information about public disclosure of documents submitted by applicants, is located at http://www.unm.edu/~ubppm.

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New York University, Institute of Fine Arts - TT Historian of Western European Medieval Art
Salary: Competitive Type: Full-time, Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure or tenure-track

The Institute of Fine Arts, New York University seeks to appoint a professor with expertise in Western European Medieval Art, in any media and in periods located between late antiquity and early Renaissance. Ph. D., a strong ongoing publication and research record and teaching experience are required. A wide range of scholarly interests is expected, as is collaborative interaction with faculty in Late Antique, Byzantine, Islamic and Early Renaissance art. Candidates should be deeply involved with new currents of interpretation and research and demonstrate strong engagement with the community of medieval art historians in general. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses and participate in undergraduate teaching, as well as supervise master’s theses and Ph. D. dissertations.

The review of candidates begins August 15, 2013; the position will remain open until filled. New York University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

http://www.nyu.edu/gsas/dept/fineart/application-westernart.htm

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===Princeton University - TT Assistant Professor, Western European Art and/or Architecture of the Medieval Period===

Princeton University. Assistant Professor, Tenure Track. Western European Art and/or Architecture of the Medieval period. Teaching at the undergraduate level will cover both art and architecture; graduate seminars will focus primarily on areas of specialization. Ph.D. and teaching experience are expected; publication record is an advantage. Collaborations with the Program in Medieval Studies and with Index of Christian Art are encouraged.

Apply online at: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs with cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, and one article or chapter-length sample of scholarly writing. A/D is October 1 or until the position is filled. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations

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University of California, Irvine - TT Asst. Professor, Medieval Art and Architecture
The Department of Art History and the Ph.D. Program in Visual Studies at the University of California, Irvine seek an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) to teach medieval art and architecture beginning 1 July 2014.

Requirements - Ph.D. required prior to start of appointment. Scholars of western medieval art, Byzantine art, and the art of the wider Mediterranean are all encouraged to apply. We are especially interested in applicants who, in addition to teaching undergraduate courses in their field, are prepared to offer graduate courses relevant to the Ph.D. Program in Visual Studies. Please consult the webpages for both the undergraduate and graduate programs:

http://www.hnet.uci.edu/arthistory/

http://www.humanities.uci.edu/visualstudies/index.php

TO APPLY: Please apply online at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF02140 and submit an application letter, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and three letters of reference.

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University of Chicago - Assistant Professor of Byzantine Theology and Visual Culture
The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks to make a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in Byzantine Theology and Visual Culture. The successful candidate, who may be trained in theology, history, art history or other disciplines, should have a broad and deep knowledge of the key textual sources of the Byzantine theological traditions and expertise in the study of Byzantine visual and material culture(s) and aesthetics. Attention to interactions and influences between Byzantine thought and culture and other religious traditions, language groups and geographical regions, historically and/or into the present, is welcome. The candidate for this new faculty position should have a compelling and original research agenda and a wish to pursue it within the interdisciplinary framework offered by the Divinity School and the wider University. The Divinity School is the graduate professional school for the study of religion at the University of Chicago, a private research university. Faculty in the School teach Ph.D. students in 11 different areas of study, and master's level students in M.A. and M.Div. programs, offering courses at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels. Many faculty hold associate appointments in other departments and schools of the University; such associations are encouraged. A normal teaching load is 4 courses per year on a quarter system; in most cases that leaves one quarter open for research in residence (in addition to summers free for scholarship).
 * Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of candidates will commence September 15, 2013. Application must be made online, at http://tinyurl.com/m5se92x. For questions contact Dean Margaret M. Mitchell, The University of Chicago Divinity School, 1025 East 58th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 (mmm17@uchicago.edu). The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 * Also posted at Religious Studies 2013-2014

University of Kansas - TT Assistant Professor, Early Medieval, Byzantine, or Islamic Art
The Kress Foundation Department of Art History at the University of Kansas seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in the history of the visual arts of the Middle Ages with strength in early Medieval, Byzantine, or Islamic art, to begin as early as August 18, 2014. Ph.D. with specialization in early Medieval, Byzantine, or Islamic art history is expected by the start date of the appointment. The appointee will teach four courses per year, including undergraduate and graduate courses in Medieval art history, and participate in the two-semester introductory art history survey; advise undergraduate and graduate students; guide research of graduate students and supervise dissertations; maintain an active program of research disseminated through peer-review publications and public presentations; and provide service to the department and university, including membership on committees and participation in university governance. Candidates, who will contribute to the climate of diversity, including a diversity of scholarly approaches, are encouraged to apply.

The University of Kansas is especially interested in hiring faculty members who can contribute to four key campus-wide strategic initiatives: (1) Sustaining the Planet, Powering the World; (2) Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures; (3) Harnessing Information, Multiplying Knowledge; and (4) Building Communities, Expanding Opportunities. See http://www.provost.ku.edu/planning/themes/.

The University of Kansas is a Research 1 (RU/VH) institution, the flagship of the Kansas system, and a member of the AAU. It is located in Lawrence, a thriving and progressive community a short drive from Kansas City.

Review of applications will begin on 11/1/13 and continue until a qualified pool has been identified. For a complete announcement and to apply online, go to https://employment.ku.edu and click “Search Faculty Jobs,” then search openings by keyword. A complete electronic application will include a letter of application, CV, a list of 3 references, copies of a publication and/or a writing sample. Candidates should arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent separately by mail or as a PDF email attachment to Anne D. Hedeman, Judith Harris Murphy Distinguished Professor, Kress Foundation Department of Art History, The University of Kansas, 1301 Mississippi Street, Room 209, Lawrence, KS 66045. ahedeman@ku.edu

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NYU Abu Dhabi - Art, Architecture, and Visual Culture of the Islamic World (Open Rank)
NYU Abu Dhabi seeks to appoint an innovative and accomplished professor with expertise in the art, architecture, and visual culture of the Islamic world, any sub-specialization or period. This is an open-rank search for a tenure-track or contract appointment in Art History.

We are looking for a scholar who will maintain an active agenda of research, have publications appropriate to their rank, and have a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching. Please visit the Visual Arts Program’s website for a description of the curriculum and profile of the program: http://nyuad.nyu.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/majors/visual-arts.html

The terms of employment are competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Members of NYU Abu Dhabi standing faculty receive generous support for research and travel. The teaching load is three undergraduate courses per year (semester system), including at least one in the core curriculum. Faculty may also spend time at NYU New York and other sites of the global network, engaging in both research and teaching opportunities. The appointment will begin as soon as September 1, 2014, with a later start date possible, pending candidate availability.

Applications are due by October 15, 2013 and will be reviewed until the position is filled. To be considered, candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, representative publications and three letters of reference, all in PDF format. Senior candidates are not required to submit references at this time. Please visit our website at http://nyuad.nyu.edu/about/careers/faculty-positions.html for instructions and other information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please e-mail nyuad.humanities@nyu.edu.

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American University (Washington D.C.) - Tenure Track Position in Modern and Contemporary Art History, specialization in East Asia or Latin America.
Rank: Assistant Professor. Starting August 2014. American University, Washington, D.C.

The Department of Art in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Modern and Contemporary Art History with emphasis on East Asian or Latin American art. Ph.D. must be completed by the date of appointment in August 2014. Teaching experience beyond TA level required; promising research agenda expected. Must demonstrate a commitment to feminism/gender studies, and to cross-cultural/transnational perspectives, in both teaching and research. Must be prepared to teach historical and contemporary material in field of specialization and a course in Global Contemporary Art. Interest in critical museology studies and/or the history of photography a plus.

The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for achieving a national/international reputation in the discipline. Typical responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester, supervising undergraduate and graduate research, and participating in Art History Program, Art Department, and University service. Junior faculty members are eligible to apply for research support grants and a teaching release in their third year. Appropriate start-up resources are provided.

To apply, submit letter of application indicating relevant education,teaching experience, and publication history, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation sent directly from individuals able to comment on applicant's qualifications.

For best consideration, apply by OCTOBER 1, 2013.

Send all application materials to: Art History Search Committee, Department of Art, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC 20016-8004. Applications may also be sent electronically with subject line Art History Position– [applicant name] to: [mailto:art@american.edu art@american.edu]. Letters of recommendation may be emailed directly to the Department by the recommender with subject line Art History Recommendation for [applicant name]. Electronic submissions strongly encouraged.

American University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Minority and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. American University offers employee benefits to same-sex domestic partners of employees and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression.

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===Baylor University (TX) - TT Asst. Professor, Modern and Contemporary Art Historian=== Baylor University, Department of Art and Allbritton Art Institute

Modern and Contemporary Art Historian

Assistant Professor. Tenure-track. August 2014. Ph.D. required. Teaching responsibilities include courses in Introduction to Art for non-majors and upper-level courses in modern and contemporary art. Evidence of scholarship and teaching experience commensurate with rank. Commitment to excellence in teaching modern and contemporary art (w/emphasis on the Western world) and continued professional activity expected. Candidate should be comfortable with undergraduate education in a studio environment and be eager to embrace special opportunities of the Allbritton Art Institute. Candidate would direct student study travel each semester in the U.S. or abroad. Baylor provides competitive faculty benefits. Include letter of application, CV, 3 current letters of recommendation, graduate transcript, statement of teaching philosophy, and sample of recent scholarship. Do not send application materials electronically. Applications will be reviewed beginning September 15, 2013. To ensure full consideration, applications must be completed and received by December 1, 2013.

Send application materials to Professor Heidi J. Hornik, Search Committee Chair, Department of Art, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97263, Waco, Texas 76798-7263

Baylor, the world's largest Baptist university, holds a Carnegie classification as a "high-research" institution. Baylor's mission is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge as Baylor aspires to become a top tier research university while reaffirming and deepening its distinctive Christian mission as described in Pro Futuris ( http://www.baylor.edu/profuturis/).

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Duquesne University - TT Assistant Professor, Modern and Contemporary Art History
The Department of History and Art History Program in the McAnulty College of Liberal Arts and Graduate School at Duquesne University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor tenure-track position in the history of Modern and Contemporary Art. The successful candidate will have an area of research specialization outside of the United States and in either European or Global Art. Teaching responsibilities may include sections of the introductory surveys of Western art history that are part of the University Core (general education) requirements, and both introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in the art of the Modern and Contemporary eras, including the art of non-western cultures. The normal teaching load is 3-3 and includes mentoring Art History majors. A Ph.D. in art history and demonstrated ability in teaching and scholarship is required. The position begins in August 2014. For more information, consult Duquesne's Human Resources site at http://www.duq.edu/hr

Deadline for applications is 6 December 2013. Interviews will be held at the CAA in February 2014.

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Manhattan College (NY) - TT Asst. Professor, Modern/Contemporary Art
The Department of Fine Arts at Manhattan College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Modern and Contemporary Art. Candidate must hold a doctorate by August 2014 and demonstrate an established or promising record of research and publication. Applicant must be able to teach introductory and advanced courses in modern and contemporary art as well as an introductory survey of Western Art. Teaching load is seven courses a year; one course reduction available to support an active research agenda. Competitive candidates will be prepared to develop and teach new courses in related areas such as urban studies, design history, photography, or architecture.

Send a letter of interest, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, a sample publication, and two letters of recommendation to Dr. Mark A. Pottinger, Chair of Art History Search Committee, Department of Fine Arts, Manhattan College, 4513 Manhattan College Parkway, Riverdale, New York 10471

Deadline: Nov. 1 (per posting on collegeart.org) (open until filled, posted at HigherEdJobs.com on 09/18/13

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===Ohio University - TT Asst. Professor, 19th Century and 20th Century Art, Modernist and Contemporary Theory and Art Criticism===

The School of Art + Design at Ohio University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Art History at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2014. We seek an outstanding scholar who is able to teach courses in the history of 19th Century and 20th Century Art, Modernist and Contemporary Theory and Art Criticism, and who has the ability also to teach courses in architectural history and photo history.

Teach four courses each year including undergraduate and graduate art history courses in the area of specialization and at least one course of the undergraduate art history survey, serve on MA art history and MFA studio art thesis committees, and serve effectively as an advisor to students. Participation on school, college, and university committees is required.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Art History and a successful record of publications.

Preferred Qualifications: Three or more years of prior teaching experience, including at the graduate level. Innovative scholarship that demonstrates a broad understanding of the intersection of art, visual culture, and criticism/theory is desirable.

Ohio University requires an online application. LINK: http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/4598

Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by December 16, 2013.

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===School of the Art Institute of Chicago- Assistant Professor of Contemporary Art History (tenure-track) ===

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) seeks a scholar of contemporary art, with additional expertise in methodologies, theories, and historiography to join the Department of Art History, Theory, and Criticism at the level of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) beginning August 2014. Candidates may specialize in any area of contemporary art history worldwide. The ideal applicant will contribute a distinct and creative approach to the study of contemporary art that does not duplicate the existing strengths of a department of 14 full-time art historians specializing in modern and contemporary art, architecture, and design. Candidates will join a department committed to an active research culture and to excellence in teaching, while playing an important role in the dedicated degree programs in modern and contemporary art history that the department offers at both the MA and BA level.

The successful candidate will be an active participant in the education of studio artists, curators, writers, architects, and arts professionals at the MFA, MA, and BFA levels; will develop and lead graduate seminars, and direct master's theses in Art History, Theory, and Criticism; will be a core faculty member for the Bachelor of Arts in Art History; and will contribute to the vibrant and creative culture of a research-oriented department in a prestigious art school. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to research, publication, and outstanding teaching.

Department website:  http://www.saic.edu/academics/departments/arthi/

Deadline: Monday, December 16, 2013

Application:  Apply online at http://SAICfaculty.slideroom.com  You will be asked to create an account and then complete the application that is a combination of fill-in fields and uploaded documents. SAIC will underwrite the application fees; you will not be charged to apply for the position. Complete the fields for: a cover letter stating interests and qualifications and contact information for three professional references. Required files to upload include: curriculum vitae and writing samples (combined maximum of 30 pages).

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Stony Brook University (SUNY) - Asst. Professor, European Art of the Interwar Period (1914-1939)
Required Qualifications: PhD (or ABD with substantial evidence of completion by start date). Specialization in European Art of the Interwar Period (1914-1939). Evidence of successful teaching in both surveys and advanced topics. Strong publication record.

Preferred Qualifications: Highly original scholarship, likely to impact field significantly. Interest and experience with advising MA/PhD (and/or MFA) students; administration/organization/program development; interdisciplinary initiatives (e.g. Art & Philosophy, Applied Aesthetics)

Responsibilities & Requirements: The Assistant Professor will teach undergraduate classes and graduate seminars. The selected candidate will advise MA and PhD candidates as well as participate in the administration of the department as needed.

Special Notes: This is a tenure track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Anticipated start date: Fall 2014. Applications must arrive on or before December 01, 2013.

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Texas State University - TT Position, Art History (Contemporary, Global)
The School of Art and Design at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Art History. The selected candidate will be expected to be a productive scholar and an effective teacher of contemporary art and visual culture, with the ability to also teach courses from a global perspective related to gender studies, new media, and/or curatorial practices. The candidate will be expected to teach 3 courses per semester, including a course on Contemporary Art, a Renaissance to Modern Art survey, and advanced courses in field of specialization. Teaching experience beyond graduate assistantships and a record of research and publications in contemporary art and visual culture is preferred. The selected candidate will also be expected to actively participate in the art history program, to demonstrate potential for a substantive record of professional and peer recognition in the field of contemporary art history, and to engage in service to the school, college, university, and profession. Application Procedures: To ensure full consideration, the following application materials must be received by December 1, 2013. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Skype.
 * 1. Letter of application stating how experience and credentials fulfill the requirements for this position (not to exceed 2 pages)
 * 2. Curriculum vitae
 * 3. Writing sample, preferably a publication (not to exceed 20 pages)
 * 4. Statement of teaching philosophy (1 page maximum)
 * 5. Three letters of recommendation sent directly from individuals able to comment on applicant’s qualifications

Electronic application procedure: • All application materials, except for the letters of recommendation, must be submitted in a single PDF file in the order they are listed above (1-4). Limit PDF file size to 10MB or less and title the file as follows: last name_first name_job #2014-57.pdf. • Email complete application file to [mailto:art-design@txstate.edu art-design@txstate.edu] with job #2014-57 and applicant’s last name in the subject line. • Three letters of recommendation should be emailed directly by the recommender to [mailto:art-design@txstate.edu art-design@txstate.edu] with job #2014-57 and applicant’s last name in the subject line. • All correspondence regarding the search will be conducted via email. Please send any inquiries to [mailto:art-design@txstate.edu art-design@txstate.edu] and include job #2014-57 in all correspondence. • Only complete applications will be eligible for consideration.

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UC Berkeley -  Global Modern Art, tenure-track, Dept. History of Art

 * See full post above, under Global / Non-Western Art .

University of Houston–Clear Lake - TT Asst Professor in Art History, Modern-Contemporary Art (1750-present)
The University of Houston–Clear Lake (UHCL) invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Art History with specialization in some area in the period from Modern through Contemporary art (1750-present) to start August 2014.

Candidate must be able to teach the two 1st year survey courses in Art History. Candidate will also be expected to teach senior and graduate level courses in area of specialization. Ph.D. (or near completion) in Art History required. Applicants should provide evidence of teaching excellence and a description of previous and ongoing research.

Proof of eligibility to work in US must be provided.

Applications accepted only online. To apply, complete online faculty application and attach a letter of interest, vita, and a list of three references.

In addition, mail graduate transcripts and copies of teaching evaluations to Chair, Art History Search Committee, University of Houston – Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Box 371, Houston TX 77058-1098.

Review of completed application begins immediately and continues until position is filled. We reserve the right to extend the search or not fill the position. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Link to Apply: https://jobs.uhcl.edu/postings/8064

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University of Southern California - Open-Rank Professor in Modern and/or Contemporary Art (post-1800)
The Department of Art History in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles, California) invites applications for an open-rank faculty position in Art History in any period working after 1800. We are open to any Non-Western and/or Western areas of expertise. The appointment may be made as tenured or tenure track (Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor of Art History) and is anticipated to start in Fall 2014. The successful candidate will be an excellent scholar with the ability to examine art and visual culture from varied perspectives, and will be expected to teach and mentor both graduate and undergraduate students. Senior scholars should have demonstrated potential to be departmental leaders. Candidates should have a PhD at the time of appointment.

All applications require a cover letter and a CV. Applications at the assistant professor level must submit three letters of recommendation and a writing sample. All materials and inquiries should be sent to [mailto:ahisfacultysearch@dornsife.usc.edu ahisfacultysearch@dornsife.usc.edu]. In order to be considered for this position, applicants are also required to submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser: https://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=72175. Review of applications will begin on October 17 and continue until the position is filled. Any applicants to previous searches will need to re-apply. USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be an excellent scholar with the ability to examine art and visual culture from varied perspectives, and will be expected to teach and mentor both graduate and undergraduate students. Senior scholars should have demonstrated potential to be departmental leaders. Candidates should have a PhD at the time of appointment.

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Alfred University (NY) - Assistant Professor of Art History (Ceramic Arts, Open Period)
The School of Art and Design in the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University is seeking an art historian for a full-time, tenure-track, faculty position, beginning Fall 2014. Applications are invited from historians with primary expertise in the history of ceramic arts. All historical periods and cultures are open to consideration. The art history curriculum is an integral part of the program at the School of Art and Design. The Division of Art History is one of six divisions in a comprehensive art school, with a very active faculty and prolific student body who access renowned facilities for artistic and scholarly research.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be able to develop teaching expertise in the history of modern and contemporary ceramics and teach upper-division courses in a Non-Western area. An interest in material culture and the history of design are welcome. Duties include teaching intermediate and graduate courses in areas of expertise, participation in the introductory Foundations of Art History program with courses in the Non-Western area and in the BS in Art History and Theory degree program.

Qualifications: Required: PhD preferred, ABD considered, in Art History or a related field and a minimum of one year of teaching experience. Appointment begins in August 2014. Review of applications will begin on November 24, 2013 and remain open until the position is filled.

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===Binghamton University-SUNY - TT Asst. Professor of Art History (Proto-and Early Cinema and/or Visual Technologies, ca. 1800-1930)===

The Art History Department of Binghamton University-SUNY seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in proto-and early cinema and/or visual technologies of the projected and perceived image, ca. 1800-1930, at the rank of assistant professor. This position will hold joint title with the Cinema Department. Applicants must have a PhD in art history, film studies, or a related field, a strong dedication to teaching, and an active research program; global and cross-cultural perspectives highly encouraged. Salary commensurate with experience.

Binghamton's Art History Department (http://www2.binghamton.edu/art-history/) includes active undergraduate and graduate (MA and PhD) programs, with a commitment to new critical and theoretical perspectives and to cross-disciplinary, cross-cultural, and global approaches to the history of art, architecture, the urban environment, and visual culture. The Cinema Department (http://www.binghamton.edu/cinema/), which offers a BA degree, is a unique program emphasizing both the production of innovative work in a variety of media and the study of the moving image within its aesthetic, political, and theoretical dimensions.

This is an affiliated position for Material and Visual Worlds, one of five Transdisciplinary Areas of Excellence (TAEs) that Binghamton University has identified for growth under the auspices of its SUNY 2020 plan. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of this TAE as an area of intensive research and teaching. The search committee will include members of the Material and Visual Worlds steering committee. For more information on the TAEs, go to http://www.binghamton.edu/academics/provost/tae2013.html.

Complete application package to include: letter of intent; curriculum vitae; one writing sample; one sample syllabus; and three references. Electronic submissions only, to be sent to: [mailto:art-history-search@binghamton.edu art-history-search@binghamton.edu].

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===[http://www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=175777605&Title=Assistant%20or%20Associate%20Professor%20of%20Art%20History%20%281377%29 Oklahoma City University - Asst./Assoc. Professor of Art History]===

The School of Visual Arts at Oklahoma City University invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track position as assistant/associate professor of art history beginning in August 2014. We seek an exceptional educator to join our team of vibrant, creative professionals.

Qualifications

All candidates must be at least at ABD stage and be making active progress toward a Ph.D. in Art History or Interdisciplinary Studies with an Emphasis in Art History in the near future, or have a completed Ph.D. in Art History or Interdisciplinary Studies with an Emphasis in Art History. A record of excellence in teaching experience is required.

Responsibilities include teaching 18-21 credit hours of undergraduate courses over two semesters, annually. Each semester's teaching assignments will include History of Western Art Survey I or II, to be taught to art majors and non-majors. Demonstrated experience teaching these courses is required.

Successful candidates will have a primary academic specialty in 15th - 17th Century European art and architecture, with sub-specialties in 19th and 20th Century European and American art and architecture and the ability to also teach courses in at least three of the following areas: 20th-Century Art History, Post-Modern Art History, Survey of Non-Western Art, History of Architecture, History of Photography, History of Graphic Design, Art Theory & Criticism and Color Theory & Symbolism.

A demonstrated record of academic publication and/or peer conference/colloquia presentation is a plus, as is a demonstrated record of academic foreign travel and research.

Candidates with demonstrated experience in course development, who are broadly trained and who can contribute to teaching in a wide range of course offerings in the department, including lower-level courses for majors and courses for non-majors and who have experience in online instruction and integration of instructional technology in course delivery will receive special consideration.

The selected candidate will also direct scholarly research by art students and make a commitment to student advisement, curriculum development, service on appropriate academic committees and contribute time and measurable effort toward school, college and university service

For complete information on this position, and to submit an application, please visit our website at http://ocucareers.silkroad.com. All applications must include:


 * Formal letter of application addressing minimum and desired/preferred qualifications and duties as stated above


 * Resume/Curriculum Vitae with current email address


 * Unofficial transcripts including transcript from institution awarding highest degree


 * At least three current letters of recommendation from professionals in the field addressing the applicant's specific qualifications for the position


 * Sample syllabi for two courses

Applicants may also include copies of performance evaluations from prior teaching experience and other documentation regarding instruction and related activity; research, scholarly and creative activity; and service activities.
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University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) - TT Assistant Professor of Art History (Ancient - Renaissance Art)
The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Art History with specialization in some area in the period from Ancient through Renaissance art to begin August 2014.

Candidate must be able to teach two 1st year survey courses in Art History. Candidate will also be expected to teach senior and graduate level courses in area of specialization.

Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. (or near completion) in Art History is required. Applicants should provide evidence of teaching excellence and a description of previous and ongoing research. Proof of eligibility to work in US must be provided.

Applications accepted only online at. To apply, please complete the online faculty application and attach a letter of interest, vita, and a list of three references.

In addition, mail graduate transcripts and copies of teaching evaluations to Chair, Art History Search Committee, University of Houston - Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Box 371, Houston TX 77058-1098.

Review of completed application begins immediately and continues until position is filled. We reserve the right to extend the search or not fill the position. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Online App. Form: https://jobs.uhcl.edu

Deadline: Open Until Filled (posted at HigherEdJobs.com on 09/20/13)

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University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez - Assistant Professor of Art History
Art History: Ph.D. in Art History required by appointment. Competence in teaching undergraduate courses in Art Theory, Art History, Art Criticism and undergraduate research. All the candidates will have proficiency in Spanish or willingness to acquire it. Skill/experience in obtaining grants and external funds for research a plus. Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, CV, copies of publications, transcripts (copy) and 3 (three) letters of reference to: Dr. Rafael Jackson, Chair, Department of Humanities, PO Box 9000, Mayagüez, PR 00681-9000.

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===University of Texas at Tyler - TT Asst. Professor, Ancient to Baroque Art===

The Department of Art and Art History at the University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor with specialization in Ancient to Baroque art. The successful applicant will teach three courses per semester: Art History Survey I (Prehistory to Late Middle Ages) and two upper-level undergraduate/graduate courses. The ability to teach non-Western art is highly desirable. Responsibilities include undergraduate advising, serving on graduate committees, participating in departmental, university, and community events. Graduate or post-graduate teaching experience preferred. PhD required. Applications should include a letter of interest, CV, sample syllabi, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a list of three references.

Review of applications begins December 16, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Position begins August 2014.

Send all materials to: Art History Search Committee, Department of Art and Art History, The University of Texas at Tyler, 3900 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75799. If submitting materials electronically, please attach all files to a single email as a PDF, to: gandrews@uttyler.edu.

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Yale-NUS College - Art History, Two Positions (Jr. / Sr.)
The newly established Yale-NUS College (http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg) in Singapore, a collaboration between the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Yale University, seeks to hire two art historians, one at the Senior and one at the Junior level in any field of art history. The Senior position will be a tenured position as Associate Professor or Professor of Humanities; the Junior position will be tenure-track. The College is developing strong programs in art history integrated into the broader study of the Humanities. These are supported by the endowed Chen Chong Swee Asian Arts Program. Expertise in the arts of Asia is desirable but not required.

Yale-NUS College seeks outstanding teacher-scholars, who are committed to innovative pedagogy and curriculum development, who are active researchers, and who enjoy closely mentoring students. Regardless of their field of specialization, candidates should be enthusiastic about contributing to an interdisciplinary common curriculum in the liberal arts.

Salary, benefits, and leave policies will be competitive at an international level. The College expects further rounds of hiring over the next few years as the student body increases. Yale-NUS College is committed to supporting faculty research through generous startup grants, annual research and travel budgets, and sabbatical leave.

For all general inquiries, please contact yale-nus.college@yale.edu. Review of applications will begin January 6, 2014, and continue until the position is filled.

The College values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. For additional information about Yale-NUS College and the faculty hiring process, including submission guidelines, and to apply, we invite you to our web site at: http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/prospective-faculty.html.

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University of California, Santa Cruz - Associate or Early Stage Full Professor, Visual Studies
The History of Art and Visual Culture Department (http://havc.ucsc.edu), at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), invites applications for a tenured faculty position in Visual Studies. The department seeks an accomplished scholar who will join us in shaping our undergraduate major and visual studies doctoral program. We are open to specialists of any time period, geographic area, culture, or media, whether such expertise augments current strengths of the department or provides added breadth. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.

We seek an interdisciplinary scholar who has demonstrated the ability to work beyond the confines of art history and possesses a strong publication record, teaching excellence and, ideally, experience mentoring graduate students. The position comes with a competitive salary and generous start-up package to fund equipment and research expenses.

The campus operates on a schedule of three 11-week quarters per academic year. In accordance with the department’s workload policy, faculty members are required to offer the equivalent of 5 five-unit courses per year (which normally means teaching 4 courses over three quarters and carrying out other academic and service responsibilities), advise and mentor students, actively engage in research, and undertake administrative service for the department, affiliated college, university, and profession. The ability to contribute significantly to graduate education and the mentoring of graduate students is highly desirable.

We have a strong undergraduate major and a young, dynamic Ph.D. program. Under the leadership of an energetic dean, our division is enjoying faculty growth, significant fundraising successes, new research centers, and is planning for a new Institute of the Arts and Sciences, which is one of the top four initiatives in the university’s comprehensive campaign. The Arts Division supports faculty research through the Arts Research Institute http://artsresearch.ucsc.edu/ari/ and the Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence; the campus supports research and teaching with grants awarded by the Committee on Research, the Committee on Teaching, and other groups.

RANK: Associate or early stage Full Professor

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant field, a research profile showing publications (including books and scholarly articles), demonstrated teaching and mentoring experience, and evidence of department or university administrative work.

POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2014, with academic year beginning September 2014. Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system, and must include: 1) a letter of application outlining scholarly background as well as current and future research plans, and 2) curriculum vitae. The university welcomes applicants’ submission of a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through their research, service, and/or teaching. All requested materials must be submitted as PDF files.

Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00064

Refer to Position JPF00064-14 in all correspondence.

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2014. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than 6/30/15.

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