Art History 2014-2015


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ABD (early):

ABD (will finish this academic year): x5

Ph.D. in hand with limited-term appointment (VAP, Lecturer, Contract, post-doc): x16

Ph.D. in hand (unemployed):

Ph.D. employed outside academia: x3

Assistant Professor (tenure-track): x1

Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track full-time position): x1

Associate Professor (tenured):

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Total: 18

Specialization Breakdown
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African Art
===Brooklyn College (CUNY) - TT Asst. Professor of Art History (pre-20th century Asian, African, or African Diasporic Art)=== The Department of Art at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York invites applications for a tenure-track position for a full-time Assistant Professor - Art Historian to teach in its new Advanced Certificate in Museum Education program beginning Fall 2015.

The successful candidate will have an area specialty in pre-20th century Asian, African, or African Diasporic art and should be prepared to teach upper level undergraduate and Master's level courses and the global art survey course.

The successful candidate will perform teaching, research, and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. They will also share responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

QUALIFICATIONS: - Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent - Significant museum experience in Museum Education as well as experience in teaching at the college level - Ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution, ability to teach successfully, and demonstrated scholarship or achievement are required

Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

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Miami University of Ohio (OH) - TT Asst. Professor, Arts of Africa and the African Diaspora
Art/Art and Architecture History Program: Tenure-track Assistant Professor with specialization in the Arts of Africa and the African diaspora to complement existing faculty with degree programs in art history, studio, graphic design, and art education. We especially seek candidates whose research can foster connections to related disciplines such as Black World Studies, American and Latin American Studies. Responsibilities include teaching introductory surveys, upper-level courses and undergraduate seminars in area of expertise; maintaining a high level of research and scholarly activity consistent with tenure expectations; and service requirements such as committee work, curriculum development, and/or service to student organizations. Requirements: Ph.D. by start date of August 2015; specialization in the Arts of Africa and the African diaspora. Desire: record of scholarly activity and teaching experience. Send cover letter including contact information and CV as a single PDF to Dr. Pepper Stetler, Committee Chair, stetlep@miamioh.edu and be prepared to submit a teaching philosophy and recent publication upon request only. Arrange for three references to send letters in PDF format to stetlep@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications begins December 1, 2014 and continues until the position is filled.

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Stanford University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor, American Art
The Department of Art and Art History at Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in American art and visual and material culture. The Department seeks a scholar with an innovative approach to art history and visual culture; the beginnings of a strong publication record; and an interest in both canonical and under-represented histories and genres of American art. It is expected that the successful applicant’s specific field of study will complement the expertise of the Art History faculty currently teaching in the Department. Specialization in African-American or Native American art is desirable but not required. The successful applicant will teach four courses a year, at both the undergraduate and graduate level, in both lectures and seminars; be responsible for advising Ph.D. students; and help to build the department’s interdisciplinary connections to other programs and areas of study at the university.

The position will begin on September 1, 2015. Interested candidates should post a letter detailing the direction of current research and teaching objectives, a CV, a writing sample, and the names of three recommenders online at: apply.interfolio.com/25215. No hard copy applications will be accepted.

The deadline for completed applications is October 15, 2014.

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University of Delaware (DE) - TT Asst. Professor, American Art 1945-Present
deadline September 12, 2014

The Department of Art History at the University of Delaware invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor in the history of art from 1945 to the present with specialization in American art. We seek candidates who approach the history of American art within a global context. We are committed to hiring a scholar who shows exceptional promise as an intellectual leader. In addition to pursuing an ambitious research agenda, the appointee will teach undergraduate and graduate courses from the mid-twentieth century to the present and supervise masters and doctoral students.

The successful applicant will join a department about to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its establishment and its doctoral program. Recognized as a leader in American art and architectural history, the department offers comprehensive training in the historical and geographical scope of the discipline and recently launched a Curatorial Track Ph.D. program. The ideal candidate will enhance these strengths and engage University-wide initiatives in globalism, diversity, public humanities, and/or digital humanities. The University of Delaware offers many opportunities for interdisciplinary outreach, including partnerships with the departments of Art, Art Conservation, Black American Studies, Women and Gender Studies, and the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture, as well as programs in area studies, design, Museum Studies, and the University Museums. We seek a faculty member who will make the most of these collaborative opportunities.

Founded in 1743, the University of Delaware is one of the nation’s oldest institutions of higher education and combines tradition and innovation. Please visit our website at http://www.udel.edu. The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minority group members and women.


 * The appointment will begin on September 1, 2015.  Ph.D. required.  Application deadline:  September 12, 2014.  Applicants should visit http://www.udel.edu/udjobs and read “Applicant Instructions” under the “Resources for Applicants” tab before submitting their application.  Applicants are asked to create and upload a single document that includes a cover letter and a c.v.  Please also arrange for one writing sample and three letters of recommendation to be sent via e-mail or regular mail by September 12 to Professor Wendy Bellion, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Art History, 318 Old College, 18 East Main Street, Newark, Delaware 19716-2516 (wbellion@udel.edu).  Incomplete dossiers will not be reviewed.  Application materials will be shared with the faculty of the Department of Art History.

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Rhodes College (TN) - TT Assistant Professor of Art History - Classical Art
The Department of Art & Art History at Rhodes College seeks applications for a tenure-track position as an assistant professor of art history with an emphasis in classical art beginning August 2015. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in art history. Candidates with interdisciplinary degrees will be considered as long as research interests demonstrate a primary engagement in visual culture. Candidates must be committed to teaching undergraduate students at a liberal arts college while maintaining an active research agenda. Duties of the position include teaching ancient art history courses at all levels, the beginning survey of Western Art, and rotating responsibility for the senior capstone seminar for majors and minors. Faculty in the department are expected to contribute special topics courses regularly and/or participate in the college’s interdisciplinary programs such as The Search for Values in Light of Western History & Religion (http://www.rhodes.edu/academics/9085.asp). A full list of academic departments and interdisciplinary programs is available at; http://www.rhodes.edu/academics/default.asp. We encourage applications from individuals whose interests go beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries. The teaching load is 3-2. Supervision of undergraduate research is expected. Applicants should hold or expect to receive the Ph.D. by August 2015.

Review of completed applications will begin December 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Completed applications will include a cover letter, a statement of teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae, writing/publication samples, a statement of research ambitions, a list of prospective courses including special topics courses willing to develop and offer, and three letters of recommendation. Please address in your cover letter your interest in teaching at a liberal arts college and how your experiences with teaching, scholarship, and/or service might contribute to a college community that includes a commitment to diversity as one of its core values. The online application system will solicit letters of recommendation electronically from the candidate’s recommenders once their contact information has been entered by the candidate. Please submit all other materials through the online application as well: http://jobs.rhodes.edu. Initial interviews will be conducted via Skype in January, 2015.

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University of California, Santa Barbara (CA) - TT Assistant Professor in Architecture, Urbanism and Visual Culture of the Ancient World (2 Positions)
The Department of History of Art & Architecture, University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Architecture, Urbanism and Visual Culture of the Ancient World, beginning July 1, 2015. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in the history of art and/or architecture or a related discipline, with demonstrated excellence in research and teaching to complement the department’s global strengths in art and architecture and its Architecture & Environment Emphasis (see http://www.arthistory.ucsb.edu/). UC Santa Barbara encourages interdisciplinary studies and there will be opportunities for contributing to an Environmental Humanities initiative on campus, and for engaging with departments such as Classics, History, Medieval Studies, and the Ancient Borderlands Research Focus Group. The successful candidates will be expected to teach a wide variety of courses ranging from undergraduate surveys to advanced graduate seminars. The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

Assistant Professor - Architecture, Urbanism and Visual Culture of the Ancient World

We seek a colleague whose research focuses on the cross-cultural dynamics of the ancient world, including classical Greece and Rome and their far-flung territories, but also other regions and empires of the ancient Mediterranean. The ideal candidate will be theoretically informed, bringing critical perspectives to their teaching of ancient architecture and urbanism, with broader expertise in such areas as archeology, museology, visual culture, and/or digital media.

To apply: Please create an account and complete the online application at https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu. The online application will require (1) a cover letter, (2) a statement of research and teaching interests, (3) a curriculum vitae with full contact information, (4) one or two publications or writing samples (5) three letters of recommendation submitted directly by referees through https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu.

Please send queries about the position to search@arthistory.ucsb.edu. The subject line of the email must clearly state the position for which the candidate is applying.

For full consideration, submit all application materials by October 18, 2014.

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New York University - Associate Professor or Full Professor (3 Positions, fields incl. Architectural History)

 * With the generous support of the Mellon Foundation, the division of the Humanities in the Faculty of Arts and Science at New York University invites applications for three mid-career faculty positions in the humanities with areas of specialization in the study of cities, urbanism, and the urban environment. We aim to appoint the successful candidates at either the tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor level, beginning on or after January 15, 2015, pending budgetary and administrative approval. Candidates should be prepared to teach relevant undergraduate and graduate courses within the appropriate department.
 * Applicants are invited from across the range of humanities disciplines. Desirable research and teaching interests include, but are not limited to: the history of cities; architectural history; the humanistic study of urban design or urban ecology; and social and cultural urban processes, past and present.
 * Review of applications is now underway, and will continue on a rolling basis. Finalists will be invited to campus during Fall 2014. Applications must include a curriculum vitae with the names of at least three references, a letter of application, and a writing sample (published article or book chapter).
 * To apply, please visit: http://www.nyuopsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=52013 and follow the application instructions.
 * Also posted at Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented History 2014-15

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University of Basel (Switzerland) - Professorship in History and Theory of Architecture and Urbanism
The University of Basel, Switzerland, invites applications for a full time tenure track or tenured Professorship in History and Theory of Architecture and Urbanism at the assistant, associate, or full professor level.

We are seeking an innovative scholar and teacher with expertise in modernisms within a global context. We prefer candidates who work on design processes in architecture and urban planning from an aesthetic, social, political, epistemological as well as visual studies perspective. Specialization is open to any geographic area. A focus on Africa would be particularly welcome. Attention to the theoretical position of contemporary scholarship is expected.

The University of Basel is creating this new position within a new interdisciplinary MSc program in Urban and Landscape Studies. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues from anthropo-logy, geography, art history, and further disciplines in designing this program and participate in PhD programs. He or she will also contribute to developing architectural and social science competences at the University of Basel, especially within the frame of a collaboration with the University of Cape Town, South Africa.

A Ph.D. in architectural history or a neighboring discipline, significant publications, and teaching experience are required. Responsibilities will include teaching at all levels, research, advising, and administration. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.The position will begin August 1, 2015 (teaching duties to begin mid-September 2015).


 * To ensure that your application is given full consideration, all necessary ﬁles should be submitted by September 15, 2014.  Applications must be sent electronically to: [mailto:urban@unibas.ch urban@unibas.ch]

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 * Also posted at Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented History 2014-15

Brooklyn College (CUNY) - TT Asst. Professor of Art History (pre-20th century Asian, African, or African Diasporic Art)

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Brown University (RI) - TT Asst. Professor, Asian Art and Architecture
The Department of the History of Art and Architecture at Brown University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Asian Art and/or Architecture to begin July 1, 2015. The department is open to any sub-field, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean or South Asian, as well as to scholars working cross-culturally. Interest in cross–disciplinary teaching with faculty in other fields of the humanities and social sciences, as well as collaboration with faculty and curators at the Rhode Island School of Design will be welcome.

The Assistant Professor of the History of Asian Art and Architecture will teach undergraduate lecture courses, conduct seminars for a popular major, and mentor doctoral students into the profession while cultivating a reputation for their own innovative and important scholarship.

Applicants should have the PhD and a record of exemplary teaching experience. We are looking for outstanding scholars with an interest in the broad context of the history of art and architecture, and are committed to contributing diverse perspectives to the department and to the university.

Candidates should provide a letter of application and curriculum vitae, and three names of potential referees. Please submit all materials online at Interfolio. Applications received by 17 November 2014 will receive full consideration. The search will remain open until filled or closed.

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Loyola Marymount University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor, Asian Art History
The Art History Program at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) invites applications at the rank of Assistant Professor for a tenure-track position in Asian art history to begin in Fall 2015. The candidate is expected to teach an Arts of Asia survey course as well as more specialized classes dealing with the art of China, Japan, and India. A candidate with additional specialization in Contemporary Asian Art as well as secondary expertise in another field of non-Western art is preferred. The selected candidate will teach in the area of specialization, advise students, have an active scholarly engagement with the academic world, and participate in departmental and university service. There will be opportunities to teach within the university core curriculum and to cross-list courses in interdisciplinary programs, such as Asian and Pacific Studies. A Ph.D. in Art History and teaching experience are desired at the time of hire. Preference is given to candidates who demonstrate expertise in interdisciplinary approaches and current methodologies. Evidence of publication and active scholarly engagement will be required.

The Art History Program, housed in the Department of Art and Art History, currently consists of three full-time faculty members who are dedicated to supporting a liberal arts curriculum as well as excellent undergraduate training in Art History. A strong candidate for this position will be culturally sensitive, will value the university’s mission, and will demonstrate a special concern for the dialogue between faith and culture.

Loyola Marymount University, founded in 1911, is a comprehensive university in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education. Located on the west side of Los Angeles overlooking the Pacific, LMU is one of the nation’s 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and five Marymount institutions. It serves over 6200 undergraduates and over 3400 graduate students in the Colleges/Schools of Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, Business Administration, Communication and Fine Arts, Film and Television, Education, and Law.

Loyola Marymount University seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote an intercultural learning community. The LMU community is composed of faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of culturally-diverse backgrounds. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Visit http://www.lmu.edu for more information.

Application Deadline is November 30, 2014. To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests and goals, and two letters of reference to:

Dr. Kirstin Noreen, Professor and Chair of Art History

Loyola Marymount University

1 LMU Drive MS-8346

Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659

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===School of the Art Institute of Chicago (IL) — Historian of Contemporary, Modern, or late 19th-century Art in East Asia or the Middle East (Open Rank)=== The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) seeks a scholar of art produced in the context of East Asia or the Middle East during the late 19th, 20th, or 21st centuries. Starting in August 2015, this tenure-track or tenured, full-time faculty position will contribute to the global perspective of the Department of Art History, Theory, and Criticism. Preference will be given to candidates whose research is in dialogue with international or trans-geographic networks, is engaged with current debates in the discipline of art history, and is conversant with issues in contemporary art. The ideal applicant will contribute a distinct and creative approach that does not duplicate the existing strengths of a department of fourteen full-time art historians specializing in modern and contemporary art, architecture, and design. The successful candidate will join a department committed to an active research culture and 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.

They 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 lead graduate seminars and direct master’s theses in Art History, teach undergraduate students in the BFA program in lecture classes; 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 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 15, 2014

Application:  Apply online at http://SAICfaculty.slideroom.com. Application site opens on September 8, 2014. You will create an account before completing the application that is a combination of fill-in fields and uploaded documents. You are encouraged to begin the application well before the deadline. Applicants can save and continue to work on the application until the final submission. Once an application is begun, there is a grace period for additions or revisions. No late applications may be submitted for any reason. SAIC will underwrite the application fees; you will not be charged for the application process. Complete the fields for educational background; current position; and contact information for three professional references. Convert all documents to PDF format before uploading. Required files include a cover letter stating interests and qualifications; curriculum vitae; and writing samples (combined maximum of 30 pages).

Full advertisement at http://www.saic.edu/about/jobsatsaic/facultypositions/full-timefacultypositions/#arthi-faculty.

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University of British Columbia (CAN) - TT Assistant Professor, History of Chinese Art and Visual Culture
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 the history of Chinese art and visual culture. The department is searching for a candidate who specializes in the art, architecture, and/or visual culture of China up to the middle Qing. Possible areas of specialization might include, but are not limited to, early Chinese art and architecture, premodern painting, decorative arts, material culture, and Buddhist visual culture. Familiarity with the historical span of Chinese and East Asian art, including the modern era, would be an asset for teaching. The candidate will be versed in the most advanced theoretical and methodological concerns of the field and have competency in the languages the specialization requires.

UBC, one of the largest and most distinguished universities in Canada, has excellent resources for scholarly research. The Art History program offers a MA and a PhD, and partners with strong Visual 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, as well as the Museum of Anthropology and the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery.

The candidate must have a PhD (or have successfully defended their dissertation) by the position start date. 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://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers/faculty-careers/19377 and they must be prepared to upload (in the following order): a letter of application; a detailed curriculum vitae; statement of research and teaching philosophies; a sample syllabus; a sample book chapter or scholarly paper, and evidence of teaching 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, 2015.

Deadline: Applications and all supporting materials must be received by November 10th, 2014.

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University of California, Santa Barbara (CA) - Lecturer, Japanese Art, Architecture, and Visual Culture
The Department of History of Art and Architecture, University of California, Santa Barbara, is seeking a temporary lecturer in Japanese Art, Architecture, and Visual Culture for a two-quarter or a one-year appointment during 2014-15. A Ph.D. in History of Art/Architecture or a related field is desirable. Salary is dependent upon qualifications. Information about the UCSB History of Art and Architecture Department is available through the Department’s home page: http://www.arthistory.ucsb.edu/. The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. If you need further information on the position, please contact Professor Swati Chattopadhyay at swati@arthistory.ucsb.edu.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

How to apply: Create an Applicant ID at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply Provide required information and documents If any, provide required reference information.

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University of Chicago (IL) - TT Asst. or Assoc. Professor - Chinese Art History
The Department of Art History at the University of Chicago solicits applications for a position in Chinese art on the assistant professor (tenure-track) or associate professor (tenure-track or tenured) level with a preferred start date of 1 July 2015. Art historians working on any period and medium may apply. Applicants are expected to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of specific art forms as well as broad interest in methodological and historiographical issues, to work with scholars and students across regional and disciplinary divides, and to play a key role in strengthening the department's East Asian art program.

Complete application materials include a cover letter (including discussion of research plans and teaching interests), CV, three letters of recommendation for assistant professor applicants (contact information for three references for associate professor applicants), and selected writing samples. Applicants should send all materials in electronic format (MS Word or PDF) to caltekruse@uchicago.edu with subject heading "Chinese Search." Please have the 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, https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu, posting #02295, to be considered. Position is contingent upon budgetary approval. No application materials will be accepted after December 15, 2014.

LINK to Apply: http://tinyurl.com/kkabxmn

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University of California, Santa Barbara - TT Assistant Professor - Art and Architecture of the Medieval World
The Department of History of Art & Architecture, University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Art and Architecture of the Medieval World beginning July 1, 2015.

We seek a colleague whose research makes new contributions to the understanding of cultural interchange in the medieval world. While the candidate’s research may focus on any medium and scale of analysis--painting, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, architecture, and cities—we will expect the successful candidate to demonstrate a facility in exploring diverse media to engage larger issues related to social, political, and technological change in the medieval world.

Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in the history of art and/or architecture or a related discipline, with demonstrated excellence in research and teaching to complement the department’s global strengths in art and architecture and its Architecture & Environment Emphasis (see http://www.arthistory.ucsb.edu/). UC Santa Barbara encourages interdisciplinary studies and there will be opportunities for contributing to an Environmental Humanities initiative on campus, and for engaging with departments such History, and the Medieval Studies program. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a wide variety of courses ranging from undergraduate surveys to advanced graduate seminars. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

To apply: Please create an account and complete the online application at https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu. The online application will require (1) a cover letter, (2) a statement of research and teaching interests, (3) a curriculum vitae with full contact information, (4) one or two publications or writing samples (5) three letters of recommendation submitted directly by referees through https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu.

Please send queries about the position to [mailto:search@arthistory.ucsb.edu search@arthistory.ucsb.edu]. The subject line of the email must clearly state the position for which the candidate is applying.

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Bard Graduate Center (NY) - Modern and Contemporary Design History: Specialist in Europe
Bard Graduate Center (NY) - Modern and Contemporary Design History: Specialist in Europe

The Bard Graduate Center in New York City wishes to make an appointment in modern and contemporary design history with a focus on Europe. Candidates with an interest in textile and dress are particularly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to an established scholar with a substantial track record of publications and graduate training.

The BGC is a graduate research institute committed to the study of the cultural history of the material world, drawing on methodologies and approaches from art and design history, economic and cultural history, history of technology, philosophy, anthropology, and archaeology.

Those wishing to be considered for the position should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of referees by 15 October, 2014 to Search Committee, Bard Graduate Center: Decorative Arts, Design History, Material Culture, ATTN: Jeffrey Collins, 38 W. 86th Street, New York, NY 10024. Electronic applications will not be accepted. The BGC is an EOE/AA employer.

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California State University, Long Beach, Department of Design - Assistant Professor in Design History/Theory
Minimum Qualifications: Masters in Design History/Theory or related field.Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the degree by August 1, 2015. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching Design History and Theory of Design at the university level. Demonstrated record of research, scholarly and/or creative activities. Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Design History/Theory or related field. Evidence of experience teaching both lower and upper-division undergraduate courses and seminars. Demonstrated knowledge of history, theory and criticism in design (such as interior design, architecture, industrial design and/or environmental design). Demonstrated potential in curriculum development for undergraduate and graduate programs. Demonstrated potential to participate in ongoing dialogue between design history/theory discipline and studio disciplines. Record of publications and scholarly achievement. Record of academic service.

Duties: Teach lower and upper division design history courses in a department that offers degrees in Design, Interior Design, and Industrial Design; Courses include History and Theory of Architecture, History and Theory of Design, History of Furniture and Decorative Arts, Design in Contemporary Society, History and Theory of Sustainability in Design. Contribute to the development of curriculum in Design History and Design Theory. Advise students. Produce peer-reviewed research, scholarly and creative activities at the national/international level; provide service to the department, college, university, and community.

Applications and required documentation should be addressed to:

Design History/Theory Search Committee Chair

California State University, Long Beach

Department of Design

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

Long Beach, CA 90840-3501

Requests for information should be directed to Diane Stein at: (562) 985-5089 or martin.herman@csulb.edu

Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin November 14, 2014

Job Posting: http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/personnel/jobs/posting/2211/index.html

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Bryn Mawr College (PA) - TT Assistant Professor in History of Art (Early Modern Europe)
The Department of History of Art at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track beginning Assistant Professor position to start August 1, 2015 in the visual and material culture of early modern Europe. Candidates for the position must demonstrate an ability to teach courses that cover not only the art and architecture of the northern and/or southern Renaissance and Baroque but also sites and situations of cross-cultural exchange in Africa, Asia and/or the Americas. Successful applicants will also demonstrate a willingness to forge connections across the curriculum and a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate teaching. We seek an individual with an ambitious research profile eager to contribute creatively to the department’s undergraduate and graduate curriculum as well as to Bryn Mawr’s Graduate Group in Art, Archaeology and Classics. A completed Ph.D. in hand by the start date is required.

Applicants should submit as single pdf documents a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a writing sample by December 15, 2014 to Lisa Saltzman, Chair, Search Committee, History of Art, via Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/25195. In addition, please arrange for three (3) letters of reference to be submitted via Interfolio to the Search Committee Chair. Applications received by December 15, 2014 will receive full consideration.

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California State University, Long Beach (CA) - Assistant Professor of Art History/Renaissance
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Art History/ Renaissance. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2015. Demonstrated potential for teaching a variety of upper division courses in Renaissance art and a lower division Western art survey course. Demonstrated effectiveness for doing scholarly research in Renaissance art history. Demonstrated potential for working with Art History graduate students in seminars and in thesis development. Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

Desired/Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching in the following areas: Early Renaissance in Italy; High Renaissance in Italy; and Northern Renaissance Painting. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching Baroque Art. Demonstrated potential to teach Historiography; Writing and Methodology; and special topics seminars. Demonstrated excellence in research, scholarly and creative activities, and publication record

Duties: Teach lower-division Western art survey; Early Renaissance in Italy; High Renaissance in Italy; Northern Renaissance Painting; upper-division courses in Baroque art; and graduate seminars. Responsible for directing Art History graduate students engaged in research and thesis development of Renaissance and Baroque art topics. Serve as Art History Program Head on a rotating basis. Engage in curriculum development, committee work, and service to the School of Art, college, university and community. Establish a consistent ongoing record of research, scholarly and creative activities.

Applications and required documentation should be addressed to:

Art History/Renaissance Search Committee Chair

California State University, Long Beach

School of Art

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

Long Beach, CA 90840-3501

Requests for information should be directed to Karen Warner at: (562) 985-7907 or karen.warner@csulb.edu

Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin December 15, 2014.

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Texas State University - San Marcos (TX) - TT Asst. Professor of Art History, Renaissance Art and Visual Culture
ART AND DESIGN, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (2015-19). Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in art history or a related field completed before September 2015. A promising research agenda in the field of Renaissance art and visual culture. Strong critical thinking skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: A record of research and publications in Renaissance art and visual culture. Successful university level teaching experience beyond graduate assistantships. Experience teaching introductory level survey courses and/or advanced courses on Renaissance art and visual culture. Research and/or teaching experience from a global perspective. Research and/or teaching experience abroad. Successful funding procurement and grant activity. Service related activities in art history or related program(s) and/or professional organization(s). A demonstrated commitment to diversity.

Apply To: E-mail complete application file to [mailto:art-design@txstate.edu art-design@txstate.edu] with job number 2015-19 and your last name in the subject line. Additional Application Material: Applicant must include: 1) letter of application stating how your experience and credentials fulfill the requirements for this position (not to exceed two pages); 2) curriculum vita; 3) writing sample, preferably a publication (not to exceed 20 pages); 4) statement of teaching philosophy (one page maximum); 5) three letters of recommendation should be e-mailed directly from individuals able to comment on applicant’s qualifications.  Search finalists will be asked to provide graduate and undergraduate transcripts.  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, title the file as follows: last name_first name_job #2015-19.PDF to [mailto:art-design@txstate.edu art-design@txstate.edu] with job #2015-19 and applicant’s last name in the subject line. All correspondence regarding the search will be conducted via e-mail. Please send any inquiries to [mailto:art-design@txstate.edu art-design@txstate.edu] and include job #2015-19 in all correspondence. Only complete applications will be eligible for consideration. Review of applications begins December 1, 2014 and will continue until position is filled.

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===University of California at Berkeley (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of Renaissance/Early Modern Visual Culture=== Departments of History of Art and Italian Studies, University of California at Berkeley. Assistant Professor of Renaissance/Early Modern Visual Culture in the Mediterranean world (tenure-track). Appointment effective July 1, 2015; candidates must have Ph.D. dissertation or equivalent underway at time of application. The Departments seek a specialist within the period (approx. 1300-1600) with strong interdisciplinary and/or comparative interests extending geographically beyond the boundaries of the Italian peninsula and the ability to contribute to the curricula and research profiles of both History of Art and Italian Studies. Areas of interest might include the relations between visual, verbal and material culture; travel studies; architectural history; cultural exchange between Europe and the East and/or Africa, or the New World. Teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels is expected, including the ability to teach in the Italian language where relevant.

Ph.D. or equivalent must be completed by July 1, 2015.

The Departments seek candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education. Applications must include cover letter, brief statements of current research and teaching interests, current CV, writing sample (ca. 25 pages), 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/JPF00475 by September 15, 2014. Questions can be addressed to Beate Fricke, Chair, Renaissance/Early Modern Visual Culture Search Committee, Department of History of Art, University of California at Berkeley, 415 Doe University Library, Berkeley, CA 94720-6020 at [mailto:ha_search@berkeley.edu ha_search@berkeley.edu].

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University of Melbourne (AUS) - Lecturer in Art History – Renaissance & Early Modern Art
The School of Culture & Communications are seeking an energetic and committed individual who is able to take on responsibility for the Art History Program’s teaching in, first, Renaissance art and, in addition, either Baroque art or in Medieval art.

In this position, you will assume academic responsibilities including undergraduate teaching, postgraduate and honours student supervision, administration, subject coordination and maintenance of our existing curricula in Early Modern subjects as appropriate. You will have either an established record of research or show clear potential for future research accomplishment. You will be expected to show evidence of a productive research plans and demonstrate your capacity to contribute to administration within the School.

The School is definitely seeking an appointee with broad interests and an ability to relate her/his specialisation to the broader teaching and research interests of the Art History program of the University of Melbourne, and therefore the ability and desire to make contributions to the generalist first year art history subjects.

Employment Type: Full-time (fixed-term) position available for 12 months commencing 1 January 2015.

Enquiries only to: Associate Professor Rachel Fensham, Tel +61 3 9035 8630, Email rachel.fensham@unimelb.edu.au

For position information and to apply online go to http://hr.unimelb.edu.au/careers, under ‘Job Search and Job Alerts’ click on the relevant option (Current Staff or Prospective Staff), and search under the job title or job number 0032695.

Posted at: http://medren.columbia.edu/resources/jobs/

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University of Western Australia (AUS) - 19th c. European Art
The Faculty has a vibrant and innovative academic program. It teaches in several undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the disciplines of architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and art history. It also offers postgraduate research programs including a Doctor of Philosophy. The art history program works with and alongside other units in art practice, architecture and landscape architecture within the Faculty and draws many of its students from the humanities discipline in the University's Arts Faculty.

Applications are invited from art historians with expertise in 19th century European art. The appointee will be expected to expand upon our offerings in pre-1900 art history, contribute to the teaching of survey courses and teach in the honours and postgraduate programs. An ability to teach in a second area of specialisation would be an advantage. The appointee will be required to undertake high level research, contribute to administrative duties and Faculty initiatives. The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in art history and must provide evidence of high quality teaching and research. Applicants are requested to submit a teaching portfolio as part of their application.

To find more information, please refer to the link: http://www.jobs.uwa.edu.au/ or about Perth, Western Australian http://www.jobs.uwa.edu.au/perth

http://external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/cw/en/job/493133/assistant-professor-history-of-art-ref-493133

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Yale Center for British Art - Postdoctoral Research Associateship
The Yale Center for British Art (YCBA) is offering a Postdoctoral Research Associateship of up to three-years duration in the Department of Research. This position is for recent recipients of a PhD (degree granted within the last three years) in a field related to British art. The PhD must be completed by the time the position begins and it is expected that the research associate will pursue long-term professional employment during the period of hire. The research associate supports the activities of the department head - which may relate to collections, exhibitions, or specific research projects - and also develops his or her own individual scholarship. One day per week is allotted to pursue personal research in an area of specialization. The annual salary is set at $45,000, plus standard Yale benefits. Funding will be provided to attend one professional conference annually, including modest travel funds for undertaking work on behalf of the department as well as for personal research, as determined by the department head.


 * The deadline for receipt of applications is August 4, 2014 and interviews are expected to take place in early fall 2014.  Please see detailed job description, complete the application form and upload a cover letter, CV, and writing sample at http://britishart.yale.edu/about-us/opportunities. Three letters of recommendation should be forwarded under a separate cover to [mailto:ycba.research@yale.edu ycba.research@yale.edu].

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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (CA) - TT Asst Prof, Visual and Material Culture with Interdisciplinary and/or Cross-Cultural Competencies
The Interdisciplinary General Education Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2015. Candidates specializing in visual and material culture with interdisciplinary and/or cross-cultural competencies are especially welcomed to apply (period and region of expertise open, pre-modern preferred).

The Position: At the heart of the Interdisciplinary General Education Department is an interdisciplinary GE program with a linked and integrated sequence of 8 courses in the humanities and social sciences. Primary duties are: (1) teaching thematic lower division GE courses. Please check the department website for more information on the courses offered http://www.csupomona.edu/~ceis/interdisciplinary-general-education/index.shtml (2) engaging in scholarly activities, including but not limited to research and publication, fellowship and grant programs, and other programs; (3) participating in activities and service relating to the mission of the department, the College of Education and Integrative Studies, the university, and the community at large. Applicants whose work incorporates an interdisciplinary approach are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate -- BY DECEMBER 31, 2014 -- in Art History, Area Studies, Classical Studies, Cultural Studies, Humanities, Anthropology, Archeology, or other appropriate discipline with emphasis in visual and material culture from a regionally accredited institution in the US or from a non-US institution with equivalent accreditation. Evidence of scholarly engagement and potential. Experience of successfully teaching undergraduates at a college or university setting. Active participation in professional associations or networks related to area of expertise.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications: Cross-cultural and interdisciplinary expertise. Experience in interdisciplinary teaching. Pre-modern area of expertise. Experience with general education at a college or university setting. Demonstrated commitment to active, student-centered learning

Application Procedure: A completed application will consist of: a letter of interest that describes the candidate’s teaching and research experience and interests and that addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description; a curriculum vitae comprised of at least those elements specified on the application form and including the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five individuals who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position; a completed Application for Academic Employment form (http://academic.csupomona.edu/faculty/docs/application.pdf); a transcript showing highest degree earned (an official transcript will be required of finalists); and finalists for the position will be required to provide three letters of reference dated in 2013 or 2014.

The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than October 15, 2014. Early response is encouraged. Please address all nominations, inquiries, requests for application forms, and application materials to: Faculty Search Committee c/o Sheena Huang, Interdisciplinary General Education Department, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA 91768. Phone: 909.869.3347. FAX: 909.869.2006. Email: sheenahuang@csupomona.edu

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Millikin University (IL) - TT Asst. Prof. of Art History
Millikin University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art History, and beginning in August 2015. Millikin University (www.Millikin.edu) is a private, undergraduate liberal arts, residential institution founded in 1901 and is located in Decatur, Illinois. Teaching is central to the University mission, with particular emphasis in performance learning.

The Art Department offers both the Bachelor of Arts Degree and the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The Art History courses offered are an integral part of the educational experience for our art majors. Responsibilities: four courses per semester: one section of survey: Intro to Visual Culture, plus a sequential rotation of: Ancient and Medieval Art History, Non-Western Art History, Renaissance/Baroque Art History, Modern Art History, Contemporary Art History/Seminar. Additional teaching duties include advising, and potential supervision of senior thesis projects. Other responsibilities include appropriate scholarship and service.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Art History with primary focus in one of the specified teaching fields; at least two years college-level teaching experience (more preferred) beyond the teaching assistantship level, including comparable courses. ABD considered. Secondary area(s) of interest such as the History of Photography, Graphics, Film, or Video would be welcomed.

Please send a letter of application, current CV, and the names, titles and contact information for three professional references to Lyle J. Salmi, Chair, Art History Search Committee, Kirkland 115, Millikin University, 1184 West Main Decatur, Illinois, 62522-2084 or electronically to lsalmi@millikin.edu.


 * Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Applicants will be interviewed at the 2015 College Art Association Conference in New York City. Finalists will be invited to campus. Millikin University is an equal opportunity employer.
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Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (Netherlands) - TT Rosalind Franklin Fellows in Art History
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (Netherlands) - TT Rosalind Franklin Fellows in Art History

At the moment there are three RFF tenure track positions available atthe Faculty of Arts for female candidates. The Rosalind Franklin Fellows will work in the area of their choice and pursue their research at one of the departments of the Faculty of Arts. Applicants with research that fits into the faculty profile are welcome especially in the following areas; International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies, English literature and Culture, Dutch Literature and Culture and ArtHistory. We therefore prefer candidates with a profile in one of these fields. The RFF’s will be responsible for the establishment of an independent, externally funded research programme. Teaching duties will constitute 40% and management will constitute 10% of the appointment.

We invite ambitious female academics to apply for these positions. RECRUITMENT STARTS OCTOBER 1 2014, DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE UPLOADED ONLINE

General requirements

- a PhD degree for preferably at least 3 years at reference date of 11/30/2014 - exemplary research record demonstrated by publications in international top journals and/or in peer reviewed books - proof of independence and international recognition - experience in various working environments preferably in different countries - successful in acquiring external funding for research projects - teaching experience or proven inclination for teaching for instance demonstrated by tutoring/mentoring individuals or small group - demonstrable organizational qualities and communication skills - a well-founded and motivated application with an innovative research plan for the first five years and a challenging outlook for the future which takes into account the international research landscape in their field of specialization - must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the reference date of 11/30/2014.

Please, check whether you are eligible to apply by doing the eligibility check: http://www.rug.nl/rff

Criteria:
 * Successful candidates have experience in working in an heterogeneous, interdisciplinary environment.
 * Successful candidates have demonstrable management capacities and organization skills.
 * Successful candidates have a research focus either in International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies, English Literature and Culture, Dutch Literature and Culture or Art History

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville (WI) - TT Asst. Professor of Art History
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Art History. This is a tenure-track position to begin August 19, 2015.

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. Applicants will be responsible for teaching all Art History courses within the department including core courses (Ancient and Medieval, Renaissance to 1879, and Modern). Additionally, applicants will be expected to teach courses on a rotating basis which include: American Art, Ethnic Art, World Architecture, and Far Eastern. 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.

Online App. Form: https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu/?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&JobOpeningId=9809&Po stingSeq=1

To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by January 9, 2015, however, applications will be accepted until position has been filled.

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 * NOTE: very similar position was advertised last year: see Art History 2013-2014
 * And, I believe, the year before.  Anyone know what's up that they've not hired someone in the last two tries?

Virginia Military Institute (VA) - Assistant Professor of Art History
Assistant professor to teach art history courses in a major curriculum emphasizing rhetoric and integrating studies of art, literature, and philosophy. Course load is 9 hours per semester. 4 - 5 year, non-tenure-track appointment, beginning August 2015, with conversion to tenure-track very likely. Interviews via Skype and possibly at CAA. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to apply. Virginia Military Institute is a state-supported undergraduate military college of engineering, the sciences, humanities, and the social sciences with a strong emphasis on teaching excellence. Military experience is not required for faculty.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must both fill out an on-line application and submit required supporting materials (a letter of application, résumé, official transcript, and three letters of recommendation) either by e-mail to [mailto:AHSearch@vmi.edu AHSearch@vmi.edu] or by mail to Dr. Emily Miller, Head, Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA 24450.

Review of applications will begin October 15 and continue until the position has been filled.

Assistant Professor of Art History (Indeed.com)

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Global / Non-Western
===Bridgewater State University (MA) - TT Asst. Professor of Art History, Global Specialist=== The Art Department in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Bridgewater State University is seeking a full time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Art History. The successful candidate will teach four courses per semester. These courses will include courses in an area of specialization in art and architecture outside of the United States and Europe, as well as global survey courses and other art history courses related to the new Art History major and Art History concentration including contributing to a research seminar about art historical methods and approaches. In addition, the candidate should be prepared to teach courses fulfilling requirements for the BA in Art; to teach on the university's Core Curriculum, including first and second year seminars on specialized topics related to the candidate's academic interests; and to contribute to undergraduate academic advising.

Bridgewater State University is a regional comprehensive university, and two-thirds of our students are either first-generation college students, students of color, or Pell-eligible. As part of its commitment to student and faculty success, BSU features small class sizes, numerous opportunities for undergraduate research and creative activity with faculty members, and a commitment to engagement with the larger community. Required Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Art History completed by September 2015, with a preferred global specialization outside of East/South Asian, African, and Islamic traditions. Experience teaching museum/curatorial studies and critical theory is desirable. Research, coursework, and/or teaching experience must also demonstrate a broad range of knowledge necessary to teaching survey and upper level courses reflective of global and multi-cultural approaches to the discipline.

Applicants should be strongly committed to excellence in teaching and advising, social justice, and to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity. They should also have the ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning, the ability to work collaboratively, evidence of scholarly activity, and a commitment to public higher education. Preferred Qualifications: Special Instructions to Applicants: Potential candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, complete contact information for three references, statement of teaching philosophy, and an example of research and writing in the field, whether published or unpublished. Where dissertations are concerned, a sample chapter will suffice.

Link to Apply: http://jobs.bridgew.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56516

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University of Michigan (MI) - TT Assistant Professor of Latin American Art and Architecture
The Departments of the History of Art and Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Michigan invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Latin American art and architecture at the rank of assistant professor, to begin September 2015. The Ph.D. is required prior to appointment and a high level of proficiency in language is essential. Candidates may specialize in any historical period from Pre-Columbian to contemporary. We seek a scholar with rigorous material grounding and synthetic interests and welcome candidates whose work engages departmental strengths in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural thinking. The appointee will be expected to develop the Latin American component of our undergraduate and graduate programs, teach courses ranging from lower division surveys to specialized graduate seminars, and mentor students in two methodologically diverse departments on a campus with strong cross-disciplinary interests in Latin American cultures.

Applicants should provide a letter of application, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, a statement of current and future research plans, evidence of teaching excellence (if available), representative publications or a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Materials should be sent via e-mail to: [mailto:latin-search@umich.edu. latin-search@umich.edu.] For further information, contact Luciana Borbely, Department of the History of Art, University of Michigan,110 Tappan Hall, 855 South University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1357, Phone: (734) 764-5400, Fax: (734) 647-4121. The deadline for submission is October 25, 2014. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26226

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Johns Hopkins University (MD) - Islamic Art and/or Architectural History
The Department of the History of Art at The Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor in Islamic art and/or architectural history, to begin July 1, 2015. Consideration will be given to candidates in all fields, with preference to those before 1800. Ph.D. required at time of appointment. Candidates should submit a letter of application, a current CV, and one article- or chapter-length sample of scholarly writing (published or in-press), and arrange to have three letters of reference sent on their behalf.


 * All materials should be uploaded electronically to: http://apply.interfolio.com/25145. Review of applications will begin September 30, 2014. For further information, contact Prof. Mitchell Merback, Department Chair ([mailto:merback@jhu.edu merback@jhu.edu]). For more information about the department, visit http://arthist.jhu.edu.

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===School of the Art Institute of Chicago (IL) —  Historian of Contemporary, Modern, or late 19th-century Art in the Middle East or East Asia   (Open Rank)===
 * See listing under Asian Art (above). Deadline: 15 December 2014. Full SAIC advertisement.

University of British Columbia (CAN) - Architecture and Art of the Islamic World
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 Architecture and Art of the Islamic World. The geographical area of specialization is open, including the Iberian Peninsula, the wider Mediterranean World, North Africa, the Middle East, and South and South East Asia. The department is searching for a candidate who specializes in a period or periods, other than contemporary and modern, that is medieval or early modern. The candidate will be versed in the most advanced theoretical and methodological concerns of the field and have competency in the languages the specialization requires.

UBC, one of the largest and most distinguished universities in Canada, has excellent resources for scholarly research. The Art History program offers a MA and a PhD, and partners with strong Visual 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, the Department of Classical Near Eastern and Religious Studies, the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies, as well as the Museum of Anthropology and the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery. Persian, Classical Arabic, and Urdu are taught at UBC.

The candidate must have a PhD (or have successfully defended their dissertation) by the position start date. 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://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers/faculty-careers/18991 and they must be prepared to upload (in the following order): a letter of application; a detailed curriculum vitae; statement of research and teaching philosophies; a sample syllabus; a sample book chapter or scholarly paper, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of reference submitted by email to: [mailto:ahva.head@ubc.ca 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, 2015.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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California State University, East Bay (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Modern, Contemporary and World Art History
DEPARTMENT OF ART

FULL-TIME TENURE-TRACK
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THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) is known for award-winning programs, expert instruction, a diverse student body of over 14,000 students, and a choice of more than 100 career-focused fields of study. The University has campuses in Hayward, Contra Costa County, Online, and in Oakland, California. Our 600 faculty offer bachelor's degrees in 42 fields, minors in 62 fields, master's degrees in 36 fields, and 1 doctoral degree program. http://www20.csueastbay.edu/

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Art serves over 420 Art majors and offers the BA and BFA degrees in several option areas including art history and an MA in Multimedia. Please visit our website at http://www20.csueastbay.edu/class/departments/art/

DUTIES OF THE POSITION: Teaching and curriculum development in art history in the areas of contemporary, modern, and world art history. Recruiting potential students for the Department of Art through building and maintaining connections with community and professional organizations as well as local community colleges. Maintain a continuous record of professional activity (e.g. scholarly work) commensurate with assigned teaching and other duties as required by University retention, tenure, and promotion policies and procedures. Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay include courses at the Hayward, Concord and Online campuses. In addition to teaching, all faculty have advising responsibilities, assist the department with administrative and/or committee work, and are expected to assume campus-wide committee responsibilities.

RANK AND SALARY: Assistant Professor. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Subject to budgetary authorization.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Fall Quarter, 2015

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate must have earned a doctorate in art history no later than the effective date of the appointment. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of scholarly achievement specializing in contemporary, modern art and theory. Scholarly achievement or work in contemporary art and new media are preferred. Scholarly achievement or work in world art, ethnicity in art, and gender topics in art are preferred. Candidates should demonstrate experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate a record of scholarly activity. This University is fully committed to the rights of students, staff and faculty with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. For more information about the University's program supporting the rights of our students with disabilities see: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/af/departments/as/

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Evaluation of applicants will begin October 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application, which addresses the qualifications noted in the position announcement; a complete and current vita; a statement of teaching interests/philosophy; and three (3) letters of recommendation at: https://my.csueastbay.edu/psp/pspdb1/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL

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Lamar University (TX) - Instructor of Art History, Modern and Contemporary
Teaching responsibilities will include four undergraduate courses per long semester in art history, art appreciation, and art theory as needed.

RANK/SALARY: Salary competitive, full time, nine month contract START DATE: August 2015

Minimum Qualifications

M.A. in Art History is required. Teaching experience at the college level is required. The ideal applicant should be either a Generalist with demonstrated interest in Contemporary Art, or credentialed in Modern and/or Contemporary Art. Other specializations will be considered. All applicants must show a demonstrated ability to teach art theory as well as upper level courses in various areas of specialization. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Ability to teach general and specialized Art History courses along with Art Appreciation courses to majors and non-majors.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. as a Generalist, Modernist or Contemporary Art Historian with a demonstrated ability to teach art history survey courses as well as within a specialization.

Please visit our web site for more detailed information regarding the Department of Art at Lamar University: http://dept.lamar.edu/cofac/art/index.htm

Review of applications will begin on November 20th and continue until the position is filled.

APPLICATION: The applicant must submit an online application form at https://jobs.lamar.edu along with the following as uploaded attachments: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, one example of scholarly work, examples of course syllabi and course outlines (if available), teaching philosophy, and the names of 3 references (with addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses).

Requested items not available as attachments should be sent to: D. Meeks, Chair, Department of Art College of Fine Arts and Communication Lamar University c/o Human Resources P.O. Box 11127 Beaumont, Texas 77710

Deadline: review begins Nov. 20

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Ruhr-Universität Bochum (Germany) - History of Modern Art with a Focus on Cultural and Gender History
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum – Faculty of History – invites applications for the position of a Professor (W2) for the History of Modern Art with a Focus on Cultural and Gender History to start at the next possible date.

Applicants should be able to cover the History of Modern Art from the Enlightenment onwards in both research and teaching, with particular attention to current methodology and the formation of theories especially in the area of Gender Studies. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in teaching the University’s interdisciplinary Master Programme “Gender Studies”.

Positive evaluation as a junior professor or equivalent academic achievement (e.g. habilitation) and evidence of special aptitude are just as much required as the willingness to participate in the self-governing bodies of the RUB and to generally get involved in university processes according to RUB’s mission statement. A high commitment to teaching is essential, as is the readiness to participate in interdisciplinary academic work and the willingness and ability to attract third party funding. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is an equal opportunities employer.

Applications including a CV, degree certificates as well as lists of publications, classes taught and grants received should be sent by email to the Dean of the Faculty of History of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Email: dekan-gw@rub.de, no later than 15 September 2014.

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Texas A&M University (TX) - TT Assistant Professor - Modern and/or Contemporary Art History and Theory
The Department of Visualization and the Department of Architecture at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas invite applications for a joint tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level with specialization in Modern and/or Contemporary Art History and Theory. Responsibilities of this position include teaching core and advanced courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, pursuing a strong research agenda, developing new courses in an area of specialization, mentoring students, serving on student advisory committees, and participating in academic governance. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D., or equivalent, in an area directly related to Modern and/or Contemporary Art History and Theory. A proven record of successful teaching and scholarship is required. Specializations that contribute to the missions of the two departments are desirable. Please apply online with a letter of application, CV, teaching and research statements and contact information for three references. Application materials should be e-mailed to [mailto:vizfacultysearch@arch.tamu.edu vizfacultysearch@arch.tamu.edu]. Review of applications will begin October 15th and will continue until the position is filled.

Deadline: 15 Oct. 2014

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Tufts University (MA) - TT Asst. Professor, Contemporary Art
Assistant Professor, tenure-track in contemporary art with an emphasis on photography, film, and new media art. A firm grounding in media theories and digital technologies is desired. Willingness to work across fields and disciplines is expected. Beginning fall semester 2015 to teach four courses per year and advise at both the undergraduate and graduate MA levels (plus contribute several lectures to a department-wide introductory class). The department offers a major and minor in both Art History and Architectural Studies, plus MA programs in Art History and Art History/Museum Studies. The department also offers graduate-level courses to MFA students from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts as part of their course requirements. Committed teaching experience and evidence of scholarly potential or accomplishments required. Ph.D. by time of appointment required.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a current CV, a description of their research program and of their teaching experience, two to three examples of their scholarship, and have three letters of reference sent to the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/26363. Questions about the position may be directed to Amy West amy.west@tufts.edu. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be held at the College Art Association annual conference. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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University of St. Thomas (MN) - TT Asst. Professor of Art History: Museum Studies
The University of St. Thomas, Department of Art History, is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art History to teach courses in the history, theory and practice of museum studies, with the goal of developing, with the Chair and Director of Graduate Studies, a graduate program or certificate in museum studies. The teaching load will be 5 courses/sections per year: 3-4 sections of the introductory art history course emphasizing individually selected case studies that is used for University core curriculum distribution requirements; 1-2 courses or seminars on topics in museum theory and practice, museum education, and in other areas/periods of expertise. This position would also be responsible for working with policies and programs for all UST collections and curriculum, working with University curators, the Chair of the department, and the Director of Graduate Studies. This includes overseeing internships, assistantships, and other student work with the collections, and developing/directing a curriculum and program in museum studies.

Applications should be submitted on-line at https://jobs.stthomas.edu and include 1) a cover letter 2) curriculum vitae with names of references 3) sample course syllabus 4) copies or publications or dissertation chapters and 5) scholarly presentations. Applicants must submit items 1,2, and 3 on-line with their application in the appropriate upload fields. Please submit items 4 and 5 in the Additional Document upload fields. Arrange for the three letters of recommendation to be sent electronically to Victoria Young at vmyoung@stthomas.edu. Do not upload recommendation letters as part of your application at the UST site. If files are too large to upload, please send material or download link to Victoria Young (vmyoung@stthomas.edu), Chair, Art History Department, 57P, University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105. Invited candidates will be expected to give a classroom lecture and a research presentation. Review of application materials will begin on December 15, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.

Qualifications include: Ph.D. completed by position starting date strongly preferred, nearly completed Ph.D. considered (with initial appointment at the rank of instructor); museum experience, publications, scholarly presentations, and teaching experience highly desirable.

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 10,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.

Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good, and seeks to develop individuals who combine career competency with cultural awareness and intellectual curiosity. The successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

The University of St. Thomas has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, to equal opportunity policies and practices, and to the principles and goals of affirmative action. In that spirit, the University welcomes nominations and applications from a broad and diverse applicant pool.

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Ohio State University (OH) - TT Asst. Professor, History of Art: Specialist in the History and Criticism of Film
Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the history and criticism of cinema with a research focus on avant-garde and/or experimental film. Applicants must be prepared to teach introductory film studies courses as well as upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level lectures and seminars and to advise History of Art graduate students, including the supervision of PhD theses. Applicants will also be expected to contribute directly to curricula and programming in Ohio State’s interdisciplinary Film Studies Program and the soon-to-be-implemented Program in Moving Image Production.

Qualifications: Applicants should hold a PhD at the time of appointment and demonstrate potential for sustained engagement in innovative research while teaching broadly on both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, at least one publication and/or writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Please apply online through Academic Jobs Online at: http://academicjobsonline.org. Inquiries may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Andrew Shelton (Shelton.85@osu.edu). Review of applications begins December 1, 2014. However, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. Ohio State is an NSF Advance Institution.

Apply at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4451

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Also posted at Film Studies 2014-2015

===University of Sydney (AUS) - TT Assistant Professor Film Studies=== FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF LETTERS, ART AND MEDIA

DEPARTMENT OF ART HISTORY AND FILM STUDIES

REFERENCE NO. 1564/0714
 * Join a team of dynamic scholars committed to Film Studies as a central discipline in the humanities
 * Help develop new areas of research and teaching
 * Full-time, continuing, remuneration package: $110K p.a. (including salary, leave loading and up to 17% superannuation)

The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a proud history of intellectual rigour and offers a vibrant research and teaching environment. It is a formal partner of the Sydney Film Festival.

The School of Letters, Art and Media is an intellectually lively school where pedagogic practice, research profile and external engagements are shaped by the synergistic benefits of bringing together traditional disciplines with long intellectual histories such as Art History, English and Linguistics with newer subdisciplinary or interdisciplinary formations such as Film Studies, Media and Communication and Museum Studies.

Film Studies at the University of Sydney is an interdisciplinary program that draws on research and teaching strengths across the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in a wide range of departments, including Art History and Film Studies, English, History, Italian, German, Media and Communications and Music.

The Department of Art History and Film Studies at the University of Sydney, founded by the bequest of J. W. Power in 1967, is a leading centre for research and teaching in Art History and Film Studies. It offers a wide range of opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate study in many fields including European, American, Asian and Australian art and cinema, and has specific expertise in global art histories.

In this exciting lectureship opportunity you will:
 * teach curriculum for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Film Studies
 * provide leadership in curriculum development, including online and blended coursework delivery
 * contribute to the research strengths of the school, including publishing regularly in journals of high ranking and other quality outlets, and applying for research grants
 * supervise higher degree research students as well as honours and masters dissertation students
 * develop effective interdisciplinary collaborations within the University, across the academic field and with external stakeholders
 * contribute to academic administration.

As the successful candidate you will have:
 * a PhD in the area of Film Studies/Film History
 * teaching experience at tertiary level in Film Studies
 * a demonstrated research track record in Film Studies
 * demonstrable knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas (documentary cinema, early/ silent cinema, world/global cinema)
 * evidence of capacity for efficiency and responsibility in general academic administrative tasks
 * the ability to work in a collegial and effective manner with colleagues within the department and beyond as well as with external partners.

Please see the Selection Criteria document for full details on the required knowledge, skills and experience (including the list of desirable criteria).

The University of Sydney offers flexible working hours, supportive staff networks and generous superannuation.

To be considered for this position it is essential that you address the online selection criteria. For guidance on how to apply visit: How to apply for an advertised position.

Remuneration package: $110,802 p.a. (which includes a base salary of $93,629 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).

Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Professor Mark Ledbury by email to [mailto:mark.ledbury@sydney.edu.au mark.ledbury@sydney.edu.au] Enquiries regarding the recruitment process can be directed to Moranne Baillie on + 61 2 8627 1212 or email [mailto:moranne.baillie@sydney.edu.au moranne.baillie@sydney.edu.au]

Referees: It is preferred that one referee listed in your online application form is a direct supervisor/manager from your recent employment. Academic staff are encouraged to give referees of international standing who can provide impartial evidence of the applicant’s academic work. Written references are not required at the time of application.

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged. The University of Sydney has also established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Deadline: 30 September 2014 (11.30pm Sydney time)

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 * Also posted at Film Studies 2014-2015