Art History 2012-2013

This page is for Art History searches taking place during 2012-2013, for jobs with start dates in fall 2013.

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Emory University - African Art, 19th c. - Present
The Art History Department seeks a specialist in African art, late 19th century to the present, with ability to teach introductory courses in African art of earlier periods. Responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervision of B.A. and Ph.D. theses, and participation in the interdisciplinary African Studies program. Ph.D. required. Teaching experience preferred. Send letter of application, vita, and three letters of reference to Angie Brewer, Art History Department, Carlos Hall, 581 South Kilgo Circle, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY ONLINE FOR THIS POSITION.

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Rollins College (FL) - TT Asst. Visual Culture of Africa / Diaspora
Assistant Professor of Art History, Rollins College, Winter Park, FL. The Department of Art and Art History seeks an Assistant Professor of Art History, tenure-track, to teach the visual culture of Africa and the Diaspora, in any geographical and chronological periods. Ph.D. and teaching experience required; scholarly productivity expected. The position begins in August 2013. Primary area of expertise may be in either Africa or the Diaspora, but the successful candidate must be able to teach in both areas. Especially welcome are applicants with interests in interdisciplinary teaching, the development of courses addressing cross-cultural themes, and international experiences. Preference will be given to applicants with a background in internationalization, community engagement, and/or digital humanities. Opportunities exist for participation with the college's Cornell Fine Arts Museum, The Africa/African-American Studies Program, and nearby Eatonville. Rollins supports teaching and scholarship that addresses developing countries. Duties include curriculum development, advising, and other service to the department and to the college.

Applicants must apply via the College's employment website and upload the following materials when applying for this position: (1) Cover letter, (2) Curriculum vitae, (3) Statement of teaching philosophy. In addition, please provide contact information for three professional references on your application. Finalists will be contacted about submitting letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin November 28, 2012 and will continue until position is filled. Interested applicants must apply online via the College's employment website, https://www.rollinsjobs.com/.

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Colorado State University - History of American Art or History of Native American Art
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, AMERICAN OR NATIVE AMERICAN ART HISTORY

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

Art History position: Ph.D. in art history at time of appointment, with specialization in History of American Art or History of Native American Art and with ability to teach both, and active research agenda are required. Teaching experience at the college level is highly desired. Teaching responsibilities are 5 courses/year at all levels of undergraduate art history, with graduate sections offered to students pursuing the MFA. Duties will include teaching art history survey courses and American and Native American art history courses, curriculum development, advising students, contributing to research in the field, participating in local, regional and national forums, as well as service on department, college and university committees.

Proposed Salary: Commensurate with Assistant Professor rank.

Application Deadline: December 1, 2012. This is an ‘open search’: once the search committee has identified semifinalists, tenured and tenure-track departmental faculty will have access to the files. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however for full consideration application materials must be received on or before December 1, 2012.

Letter of application addressing qualifications for the position should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae; names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of three references; three letters of reference mailed under separate cover; and official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work. Send materials to: Chair, Art History Search Committee, Department of Art, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1770.

For full position description, visit: http://jobs.libarts.colostate.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-art-history/

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - N. American Art (1865-1945)
The Department of Art History, Theory, and Criticism seeks a historian of North American art, 1865-1945, with expertise in diverse cultures and methodologies to begin August 2013. Open rank.

The successful candidate will contribute to the Department of Art History, Theory, and Criticism’s MA and undergraduate programs in Art History, providing undergraduate courses, graduate seminars, and master’s thesis supervision. The appointee will also be an active participant in the education of studio artists, architects, and arts professionals at the MFA, MA and BFA levels, and will contribute to the vibrant and creative culture of a prestigious art school. Faculty are expected to maintain active professional practices and also participate in departmental and school-wide committees and service.

By December 1, 2012 please submit complete application materials at http://SAICfaculty.slideroom.com. You will be asked to create an account, then complete the application which is a combination of fill-in fields and uploaded documents. Complete the fields for contact information, educational background, and professional references. Required files to upload include: letter of introduction stating your interests and qualifications; résumé, and writing samples (PDF files recommended).

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Case Western Reserve University - Classical Roman Art
The Department of Art History and Art at Case Western Reserve University seeks a specialist in classical Roman art, with a preferred secondary specialty in Islamic art, to join our growing faculty in fall 2013 at the level of assistant or associate professor, full-time tenure track. Ph.D. required at time of appointment with established scholarly expertise in the visual art of ancient Rome (excluding a research specialty in architecture). Candidates should exemplify excellence in research and teaching. Two courses each semester, including graduate seminars, upper level courses in area of specialization, introductory and area survey classes for undergraduates, and participation in CWRU’s seminar approach to undergraduate education. Duties include supervision of M.A. students and doctoral research, full participation in departmental activities, and relevant university service. A strong commitment to object-based teaching/mentoring and engagement with museum and/or collecting practices and history are essential. The graduate programs in art history and in art history and museum studies are offered cooperatively with the Cleveland Museum of Art; the doctoral program in art history is being relaunched in 2013 with a generous grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to emphasize object-centered learning. The renowned collections and library of the museum are available for teaching and research. Visit our website at: http://www.cwru.edu/artsci/arth/arth.html.

Email letter of application, CV, and names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references in a PDF document to Catherine B. Scallen, Roman Art Search Committee Chair, Department of Art History and Art, Case Western Reserve University at [mailto:catherine.scallen@case.edu catherine.scallen@case.edu].

Applications received by 1 December 2012 will receive full consideration.

Required qualifications: All applicants must have PhD at time of appointment. Teaching experience and evidence of an active research agenda in Roman art are required. Applicants who wish to be considered for an appointment at the associate professor level should also have a substantial publication record, including a single-authored monograph or exhibition catalogue, superior teaching evaluations, and a record of university service.

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Harvard University - Classical Art and/or Architecture
The Department of History of Art and Architecture at Harvard University invites applications for an appointment, expected to begin July 1, 2013, at the level of Tenure-track, in the field of Classical Art and/or Architecture. Candidates should have specialization in any area or time period within the field of classical Greek and Roman art and architecture. We also encourage applications from candidates with research interests in the Roman Provinces or Late Antiquity. The appointee will teach and advise students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in both research and teaching.

Salary and benefits are competitive. Applications, to include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, two writing samples, a teaching statement, a research statement, and the names and contact information of three referees should be submitted at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu.

The deadline for application is October 1, 2012. NOTE: H-NET version of this job ad states different deadline: "Applications, to include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, two writing samples, a teaching statement, a research statement, and the names and contact information of three referees should be submitted at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/4203. Harvard University is an equal-opportunity employer; applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. The deadline for application is November 1, 2012."

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Rice University (TX) - Asst. Professor, Greek & Roman Art or Architecture
Rice University seeks to fill a tenure-track level position in ancient Greek and Roman art or architecture at the Assistant Professor level. The position will begin July 1, 2013. The candidate will be responsible for teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses in art and/or architectural history and may will be expected to play an active role in the Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations program and the Classics department. The candidate may be trained in classics, archaeology, or art history. Responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester, two semesters per academic year, team-teaching the introductory course of western art in the fall as well as courses in his or her field. Other responsibilities include research/scholarship and university service. The Department of Art History maintains close connections with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the Menil Collection, both of which have outstanding teaching collections in Greek and Roman art. Rice University, in Houston, Texas, is among the leading research universities in the country and the Department of Art History has a vibrant undergraduate program and is also in the fourth year of a new doctoral program. See the department's website at http://www.arthistory.rice.edu.

The application deadline is January 7, 2013. Please note that we require a Ph.D. or completed Ph.D. by December 31, 2012. To apply for this position, please send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, examples of scholarship and publications and the names and addresses of three references (to be contacted only for finalists for the position). Other questions may be addressed to: Chair, Search Committee, Department of Art History, MS-21, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, Texas, 55005.

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University of Maryland, College Park
The Department Art History and Archaeology at the University if Maryland, College Park, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Ancient Roman Art at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Department seeks a candidate with high potential for significant publications and excellence in teaching. The starting date for the position is August, 2013.

The Department of Art History and Archaeology offers the B.A., the M.A., and Ph.D. degree in a wide range of art historical fields. The succesful applicant must be able to teach courses including a survey course (Art and Society in Ancient and Medieval Europe and the Mediterranean) and upper-level courses in ancient Roman art and architecture; s/he will also teach graduate colloquia and seminars on specialized topics--as well as direct theses and dissertations--in Roman art and architecture.

For best consideration, candidates should submit a complete application by October 31, 2012. Preliminary interviews with selected candidates will be conduced by appointment at the Annual Meeting of the College art Association in New York, February 13-16, 2013. https://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=182797

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University of Toronto - Classical Greek Art
The Department of Art invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure stream, in the field of Classical Greek Art. Start date for this position is July 1, 2013. We seek candidates with expertise in the art of the Classical Greek world, to complement the Department’s existing strength in the areas of Aegean Bronze Age, and Roman art and archaeology. Here we take ‘Classical’ to include a range from Protogeometric to Hellenistic.

Applicant should also ask three referees to send letters directly to Professor Elizabeth Legge, Chair, Department of Art, University of Toronto at [mailto:art.admin@utoronto.ca art.admin@utoronto.ca] by the closing date, September 24, 2012.

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Washington University (St. Louis)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, CLASSICAL ART HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST LOUIS. The Department of Art History and Archaeology, in the School of Arts & Sciences, with a lively undergraduate program and a well-established MA and PhD program, seeks a dynamic scholar to fill a full-time, tenure-track position in the area of Greek and/or Roman art history and archaeology. The successful candidate must have a PhD in the History of Art (or a closely related discipline) and teaching experience; evidence of an ambitious research program is expected. Desirable secondary research or teaching fields include, but are not limited to, numismatics, Egyptology, and history of architecture.

Consideration of applications begins promptly on November 15, 2012.

Interviews will be held at AIA meetings in Seattle in January; no interviews will be held at CAA meetings in New York. To apply, go to http://jobs.wustl.edu and look up job posting #24424. Required materials include a letter of application, CV, writing sample and three confidential letters of recommendation, and when possible, evidence of excellence in teaching, all of which may be uploaded to the website. Alternately, a hard copy of the materials may be sent to Prof. Elizabeth Childs, Chair, Department of Art History and Archaeology, Campus Box 1189, One Brookings Drive, Washington University, St Louis, MO. 63130-4899.

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Dartmouth College
The Department of Art History at Dartmouth College invites applications for a full-time appointment in the architecture of the late antique through medieval periods in the Mediterranean world.

We seek a scholar-teacher with a strong commitment to innovative research and undergraduate education. An interest and competency in the Islamic tradition is especially welcome. Candidates should be willing to participate periodically in directing the department’s foreign study program in Rome.

Please send a letter of interest, current CV, and an essay, article, or dissertation chapter and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to the Chair of the Mediterranean Architectural History Search, Department of Art History, Dartmouth College, 6033 Carpenter Hall, Hanover, NH 03755-3570. Applications in digital form are also acceptable and should be sent to [mailto:art.history@dartmouth.edu art.history@dartmouth.edu]. The deadline is November 30, 2012. Dartmouth is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and minorities.

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Brown University - History & Theory of 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 the History and Theory of Architecture to begin in August 2013. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven ability to engage in scholarly research of non-western subjects and/or architecture before 1800. 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 Architecture will teach undergraduate lecture courses conduct seminars for a popular major and mentor gifted doctoral students into the profession while cultivating a reputation for their own innovative and important scholarship. Applicants should have their PhD in hand and 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 letters of recommendation. Please submit all materials online at Interfolio. Applications received by 15 November 2012 will receive full consideration. The search will remain open until filled or closed.

Brown is an EEO/AA employer. Minorites and women are encouraged to apply.

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College of Holy Cross, MA
The Department of Visual Arts at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment in the field of Modern Architecture and Theory to begin in August 2013. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven ability to address global manifestations and to engage in scholarly research of non-western subjects.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Art or Architectural History and demonstrate commitment to, and excellence in, undergraduate teaching as well as scholarly achievement. The College of the Holy Cross uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Please submit a cover letter describing research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, statement on teaching, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to http://www.interfolio.com/apply/13584. Questions about this position may be directed to Art History Search Committee, c/o Kerstin Bean, Administrative Assistant, Department of Visual Arts, College of the Holy Cross, One College Street, Worcester, MA 01610. Review of applications will begin on December 1 and continue until the position has been filled. The Department will conduct interviews at the CAA annual meeting.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
We seek to hire a tenure-track architectural historian at the Assistant or Associate (without tenure) level to join our small and collegial faculty. The History, Theory, Criticism program in MIT's School of Architecture and Planning was founded in the 1970s as the first PhD-granting program in a school of architecture, specializing in interdisciplinary research and teaching focused on the intertwined histories of art and architecture. We are interested in scholars focusing on periods from the Renaissance to the twentieth century; researchers from all geographic areas will be considered for this position.

Contact: Please fill out the online form at http://web.mit.edu/htc/survey/apply.htm and send a PDF of your C.V. and letter of interest to [mailto:arch_htc@mit.edu arch_htc@mit.edu]. The page size of the documents should be standard US letter size: 8.5 inches by 11 inches. Please direct queries also to arch_htc@mit.edu. Mailing a paper version is not necessary. The committee will meet to discuss candidates beginning October 30th.

Letter should be addressed to: Arindam Dutta, Search Committee Chair, History, Theory, and Criticism of Architecture and Art, MIT Department of Architecture, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, 10-303, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Stanford University - History of Architecture
The Department of Art & Art History at Stanford University solicits applications for an open-rank appointment in the History of Architecture. We welcome applications from candidates working in any sub-field of architectural history, including non-Western areas, with teaching experience at both the introductory and advanced levels. A completed Ph.D. is required. The appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2013.

Interested candidates should send a letter detailing the direction of their current research and teaching objectives, a CV, and a list of three referees to: Chair, Search Committee in the History of Architecture, Department of Art & Art History, Stanford University, 435 Lasuen Mall, Stanford CA 94305-2018. The deadline for receiving applications is October 15, 2012. Electronic applications are not accepted.

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Ohio State University, Columbus - TT Asst. Professor, History of Asian Art
The Department of History of Art at The Ohio State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the history of Asian art beginning August 2013. Specialists in all sub-fields and periods, except modern Chinese art and later Chinese painting, are encouraged to apply. Applicants should hold a PhD at the time of appointment and demonstrate potential for sustained engagement in innovative research while teaching in a large and thriving graduate program as well as on the undergraduate level. Diverse in terms of its temporal and geographic coverage, the faculty of History of Art at OSU is particularly interested in questions of historiography and critical theory; in cross-cultural exchange and the negotiation of artistic, cultural, and political boundaries; in art’s role in mediating social action; and in issues of representation and the affective engagement of the image. Applications from scholars whose work relates to one or more of these areas of inquiry are especially welcome.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, publications and/or writing samples, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Andrew Shelton, Chair, Department of History of Art, Ohio State University, 215 Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210. Review of applications begins August 27, 2012.

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Smith College - Lecturer in East Asian Visual Culture
The Program in East Asian Studies and Department of Art at Smith College invite applications for a part-time position as Lecturer to teach three courses in East Asian visual culture for three years beginning in 2013-14. Scholarship that is methodologically engaged is considered a plus. Smith offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience; the position comes with partial benefits.

Please apply at http://www.smith.edu/deanoffaculty/facultypositions.html with a letter of application, curriculum vitae, sample syllabi, and three confidential letters of recommendation; semifinalists may be asked to provide a writing sample. General questions regarding the search should be directed to Becky Davis at bdavis@smith.edu or (413) 585-3103.

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=== University of Connecticut - Contemporary Asian Art and Visual Culture (Asst Prof) === The Department of Art and Art History at the University of Connecticut seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in Art History with a specialty in contemporary Asian art and the ability to offer courses that connect the arts of Asia to other cultures and to the Asian diasporas. This position is a joint hire with the Asian American Studies Institute, in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Candidates should be able to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate curricula, and will teach introductory, intermediate, and upper-level courses in Asian art and outside of that area of specialization, including topic oriented courses. The capacity to teach a range of courses from contemporary to ancient Asian art, with an emphasis on twentieth and twenty-first century East Asian art, visual culture, and transculturalism is highly desirable. The Department welcomes candidates with contemporary approaches to the study of art history and visual culture, which may include curatorial practice. The art history program is integrated with a vigorous studio program in a liberal arts university. Cross-listings with Asian and Asian American Studies and other programs in the university are strongly encouraged. The successful candidate will participate in faculty activities and college committee work with both the Department and the Asian American Studies Institute.

Minimum Qualifications: Completed PhD, with specialization in Asian Art History; demonstrated excellence in research, including scholarly publications and/or exhibition catalogues; and excellent written and oral communication skills. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable. Preferred Qualifications: Research specialization in contemporary Asian art and visual culture studies, with knowledge of East Asian Art and its transnational/diasporic connections; interest in interdisciplinary approaches and methodologies; demonstrated ability to contribute through research, teaching, curating and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience; and two years college teaching experience with strong interest in graduate teaching and mentoring.

Appointment Terms: This is a 9-month appointment and will begin on August 22, 2013. Position is at the Storrs campus. Candidates may have the opportunity to work at the campuses at Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury, and West Hartford. The salary of the position will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

To Apply: Please provide a letter of application, complete curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy via Husky Hire. Three confidential letters of recommendation can be sent to: Professor Cathy Schlund-Vials, Co-Chair, Art & Art History Search, Asian American Studies Institute, Unit 1091, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269. We will continue to review applications until the position is filled, but to insure full consideration, application materials should be submitted no later than December 1, 2012. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.

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University of Kansas - Assistant Professor in Korean Art History
With the support of the Korea Foundation, the Kress Foundation Department of Art History at the University of Kansas is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Korean Art History to begin as early as August 18, 2013.

The successful applicant will teach four courses per year in Korean art history, including undergraduate and graduate courses and periodically a survey of Asian art that includes Korean art; guide graduate student research and supervise dissertations in Korean art history; maintain an active program of research in Korean art history disseminated through peer-review publications and public presentations; and provide service to the department and the university, including advising, committee work, and contributing to the growth of Korean studies at the university.

Candidates should go to https://jobs.ku.edu, search for position 00066508, and complete the application. Attach (upload) a letter of interest, CV, and a 2-page teaching statement (teaching philosophy/experience/and interests), and names of 3 individuals from whom letters of reference have been requested to the online faculty data form. Documents should be available to upload when completing the online form and each file can be up to 5MB's. If assistance is needed uploading materials email [mailto:employ@ku.edu employ@ku.edu]

In addition, applicants should arrange to have letters of reference sent directly to Dr. Marsha Haufler, Korean Art History Search Committee Coordinator, Kress Foundation Department of Art History, 1301 Mississippi Street, 209 Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence, KS 66045 USA. Email: mhaufler@ku.edu Inquiries may also be directed to Dr. Marsha Haufler.

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University of Sydney - Lecturer in Asian Art History
We have established particular expertise in recent years in the area of modern and contemporary Asian art and seek to continue and expand this emphasis through the appointment of a lecturer in Asian art.

In this exciting lectureship opportunity you will: To be the successful candidate you will need: There are also desirable criteria for appointment.
 * teach and develop curriculum for undergraduate and postgraduate courses with a focus on modern and contemporary Asian art
 * make a contribution to the research strengths of the school, including the pursuit of research grants and regular publication in journals of high standing
 * supervise research higher degree students
 * be a source/centre for interdisciplinary collaborations within the university and with external stakeholders
 * contribute to academic administration.
 * a PhD in the area of Asian art history, preferably modern or contemporary
 * teaching experience at tertiary level in Asian art, including the demonstrated ability to teach in modern and contemporary Asian art, and in more than one specific region or tradition
 * an established research profile and ambitious research plans in Asian art
 * expert knowledge of the history of at least two Asian art cultures, especially in modern and contemporary art
 * excellent teamwork and communication skills to work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
 * demonstrated competence in English and at least one Asian language
 * academic administration skills.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more information and to apply. [NOTE: no longer on the Sydney website as the deadline has passed]

CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2012 (11:30pm Sydney time)

The proposed start date for this role is early January 2013, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Application deadline: September 30

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Vanderbilt University - Mellon Assistant Professor of Asian Art (non-TT, 3-year appt.)
The Department of History of Art at Vanderbilt University invites applications for the position of Mellon Assistant Professor of Asian Art (non-tenure-track, 3-year appointment) beginning in the 2013 Fall semester. The successful candidate will have a strong research agenda in any area of the history of Asian art. Ph.D. required; teaching experience preferred. In addition, in accordance with Mellon Foundation guidelines, applicants must have received the Ph.D. no more than four years from the start of the position. Teaching load 2/2. For more information on our program please visit the department Web site: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/historyart/. Applications, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, teaching philosophy (and evidence of effectiveness), and three letters of reference should be submitted to: Mellon Assistant Professor Search Committee Chair, Department of History of Art, Vanderbilt University, Box 0274 GPC, 230 Appleton Place, Nashville, TN 37203.

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Auburn University, TT Assistant Professor, late 18th- and/or 19th- century Europe
The Art Department at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor, Art Historian of late 18th- and/or 19th- century Europe, beginning August 16, 2013.

Position summary: The Department of Art in The College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University is seeking candidates for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor with a primary research specialty in late 18th- and/or 19th- century Europe, and the ability to also teach courses in at least one of the following areas: Asian, Caribbean, Latin American, Native American, African-American, and Oceanic Art History.

The appointee will teach 4 to 5 courses each year. Continued research activity required. Duties also include academic advising, curriculum development, and service on committees.

Minimum qualifications: A Ph.D. degree in Art History is required by the start date. Successful candidates must have an active record of scholarly achievement in late 18th- and/or 19th- century European Art History. The Department of Art is seeking individuals with a minimum of 2 years of effective teaching experience as the instructor of record at the college level.

Application materials will be submitted online through Auburn University’s employment site: https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/

Please submit the following:
 * Letter of application addressing research projects and publications, teaching experience, and other professional qualifications as they relate to the position.
 * Curriculum Vitae
 * One-page statement of teaching philosophy
 * One-page statement of research agenda
 * Transcript of the terminal degree
 * Sample syllabi for two courses
 * Writing sample or article, c. 20 pages in length
 * Names and contact information of three references (letters will be requested at a later date for finalists)

Review of applications will begin January 7, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

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California Institute of Technology - Postdoctoral Instructor in Western Art History (from early 19th c.)
The Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the California Institute of Technology invites applications for a Two-Year Postdoctoral Instructor appointment, which would begin in the fall of 2013, in western art history with an interest in art, visual culture and the sciences from the beginning of the nineteenth century. Postdoctoral instructors are expected to teach three ten-week undergraduate courses per year (quarter system) while at Caltech. The position is contingent upon completion of Ph.D.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, vita, a writing sample of not more than 50 pages, and at least three letters of recommendation by email to: [mailto:arthistpdi@hss.caltech.edu arthistpdi@hss.caltech.edu] or mailed to: Art History Postdoctoral Instructor Search, Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences, MC 228-77, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125.

Application deadline is December 1, 2012.

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George Mason University - Assistant Professor, 18th-19th Century Decorative Arts and Material Culture
The George Mason University, Department of History and Art History invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates specializing in the art of 18th to mid-19th century with an emphasis on the history of design, material culture, or decorative and luxury arts will be considered. Specializations may cover any world region, and those whose research addresses transcultural contact and aspects of art in a global context are especially encouraged to apply. Teaching expectations include undergraduate and graduate courses. Successful applicants must have completed a Ph.D. by August 2013; teaching experience and publications are preferred.

To apply for position number F9608z, fill out the online application at http://jobs.gmu.edu and attach a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Also, please mail a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Lawrence Butler, Search Committee Chair, Department of History and Art History, George Mason University, MSN 3G1, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. EOE

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Grinnell College - Tenure-track, 18th-19th-Century European Art History
Tenure-track position in the Department of Art: 18th-19th-Century European Art History, starting Fall 2013. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college. Art history and studio art form a combined program emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Important teaching resources include the college’s art collection, its gallery, and a print and drawing study room. Applicant’s area should be 18th-19th century European, with strong secondary emphasis on non-European, non-western, or colonial/postcolonial art.

To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by December 1, 2012.

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Johns Hopkins University - Western Medieval and Byzantine (Open Rank, 2 positions)
The Department of the History of Art at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for two full-time positions in Western Medieval and Byzantine art and/or architectural history respectively. Ranks open, with either tenure-track or tenured appointments possible; salary for each position will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate (Ph.D. at time of application is required). Candidates should submit a letter of application (addressed to Medieval Search Committee, Department of the History of Art), a current CV, three letters of reference (applicants at the tenured level should instead include the names of three references in their letter of application), and one article- or chapter-length sample of scholarly writing (published or in-press). JHU History of Art uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically; to apply, please follow this link (to the landing page): www.interfolio.com/apply/11207.

Review of applications will begin August 30, 2012, and continue until both positions are filled.
 * Curious if there's been any movement on these? (Oct. 13)

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Princeton University - Byzantine (Associate or Full Professor)
The Department of Art and Archaeology at Princeton University invites applications for the position of Associate or Full Professor in the field of Byzantine art and architecture, open as to region and focus. Responsibilities will consist of undergraduate and graduate teaching and supervision of B.A. and Ph.D. theses and independent work. Applicants will be expected to interact with the Program in Hellenic Studies and other institutions on campus and beyond.

Apply online at: www.princeton.edu/jobs with cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on October 15th, and will continue until the position is filled.

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University of Tulsa - Medieval or Early Modern (TT Assistant Professor)
This position is for a specialist in any aspect of Medieval or early modern European art. For more information please see the listing under Renaissance/early modern.

NYU Abu Dhabi - Islamic / Middle Eastern Art
NYU Abu Dhabi seeks leading scholars for tenured, tenure-track and contract appointments in two fields of Art History for its dynamic Visual Arts program:

(1) an open-rank search for a scholar with expertise in Islamic or Middle Eastern art (any sub-specialization or period)

Junior scholars with clear research profiles will be considered; dossiers of scholars at the associate- or full-professor level are highly desirable. We are looking for scholars who maintain an active agenda of research, have publications appropriate to their rank, and have demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching. Please visit the Visual Arts Program’s website for a description of its innovative curriculum: http://nyuad.nyu.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/majors/visual-arts.html

Entering its third year, NYU Abu Dhabi has recruited a cohort of faculty who are at once distinguished in their research and teaching. Our students are drawn from around the world and surpass all traditional recruitment benchmarks, both US and global. NYU Abu Dhabi’s highly selective liberal arts enterprise is complemented by an institute for advanced research, sponsoring cutting-edge projects across the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Engineering. The terms of employment are competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. 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 might begin as soon as September 1, 2013, or could be delayed until September 1, 2014.

Applications for both positions are due by November 1; applications received later will be reviewed until the positions are 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/human.resources/open.positions.html for instructions and other information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please e-mail [mailto:nyuad.arts@nyu.edu nyuad.arts@nyu.edu].

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California State University, San Bernardino
Assistant Professor in Art History/Visual Studies - Modern and Contemporary Art

The Department of Art seeks an energetic and innovative educator/scholar with demonstrated knowledge in modern and contemporary art history, theory, and criticism to begin September 2013. PhD in Art History, Visual Studies or closely related field required. University teaching experience beyond graduate teaching assistant and evidence of a research/scholarly agenda. Ability to teach courses in Modern and Contemporary art history, a lower division world art history survey and a range of upper-division art history courses for undergraduate art majors and studio art graduate students. Knowledge of a breadth of contemporary art practices and critical theory essential. Knowledge of one or more additional periods and/or topic areas such as History of Photography, History of Graphic Design, Mexican/Chicano Art, Asian Art, Women & Art, Renaissance Art, Egyptian Art, etc. is preferred.

Deadline for applications: December 1, 2012 or until filled. Submit vita with letter of application that includes statement on teaching philosophy and strategies, research/professional accomplishments and goals, as well as a description of any interest or experience in one the CSUSB strategic plan areas. Also send two writing samples (preferably published works); the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three references; and a copy of most recent transcripts to: Art History Search Committee, Department of Art, CSUSB, 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA 92407. Position contingent on budget availability.

Deadline for Applications: December 1, 2012 or until filled.

Hiring for this position is dependent on budgetary approval.

Contact: Dr. Sant Khalsa, Department Chair

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Case Western Reserve University: Modern/Contemporary European
The Department of Art History and Art at Case Western Reserve University seeks a specialist in modern/contemporary European art (19th-21st centuries), to join our growing faculty in the fall of 2013 at the level of assistant or associate professor, full-time tenure track. Ph.D. required at time of appointment with established scholarly expertise in modern and contemporary European art (excluding a research specialty in architecture). Candidates should exemplify excellence in research and teaching. Two courses each semester, including graduate seminars, upper level courses in area of specialization, introductory and area survey classes for undergraduates, and participation in CWRU’s seminar approach to undergraduate education. Duties include supervision of M.A. students and doctoral research, full participation in departmental activities, and relevant university service. A strong commitment to object-based teaching/mentoring and engagement with museum and/or collecting practices and history are essential. The graduate programs in art history and in art history and museum studies are offered cooperatively with the Cleveland Museum of Art; the doctoral program in art history is being relaunched in 2013 with a generous grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to emphasize object-centered learning. The renowned collections and library of the museum are available for teaching and research. Visit our website at: http://www.cwru.edu/artsci/arth/arth.html.

Email your letter of application, CV, and names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references in a PDF document to Catherine B. Scallen, Modern/Contemporary European Art Search Committee Chair, Department of Art History and Art, Case Western Reserve University at [mailto:catherine.scallen@case.edu catherine.scallen@case.edu]. Applications received by 1 December 2012 will receive full consideration.

Required qualifications: All applicants must have PhD at time of appointment. Teaching experience and evidence of an active research agenda in modern/contemporary European art are required. Applicants who wish to be considered for an appointment at the associate professor level should also have a substantial publication record, including a single-authored monograph or exhibition catalogue, superior teaching evaluations, and a record of university service.

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Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore - European and/or American art after 1900
Art historian, European and/or American art after 1900. The Department of the History of Art at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in European and/or American art after 1900, at the rank of assistant professor. Ph.D. at time of application is required. Candidates should submit: a letter of application (addressed to Modern Search Committee, Department of the History of Art), a current CV, three letters of recommendation, and one article or chapter-length sample of scholarly writing. JHU History of Art uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically; to apply, please follow this link (to the landing page): www.interfolio.com/apply/11247

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Miami University, Oxford OH -- Contemporary (post-1945)
Miami University Department of Art/Art and Architecture History Program: Tenure-track Assistant Professor with specialization in contemporary art (post-1945) to complement existing faculty with degree programs in art history, studio, graphic design, and art education. We especially seek candidates whose research bridges discussions of the impact of new media on contemporary art theory and practice and who can therefore foster connections to related disciplines. Responsibilities include teaching introductory surveys, upper-level courses in contemporary art, undergraduate seminars in area of expertise, and opportunities for graduate classes with MFA students; 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. Ph.D. by start date of August 2013 required; record of scholarly activity and teaching experience are highly desirable.

Send cover letter including contact information and CV as a single PDF to Dr. Andrew Casper, Committee Chair,[mailto:casperar@muohio.edu casperar@muohio.edu] and be prepared to submit a teaching philosophy and recent publication upon request only. Please arrange for three references to send letters electronically in PDF format to the same address. Screening of applications begins December 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Miami University is an EOE/AA employer with smoke-free campuses. Right to Know – Consumer Information http://www.miami.muohio.edu/about-miami/publications-and-policies/student-consumer-info/index.html. Hard copy upon request.

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Salisbury University (MD)
The Department of Art at Salisbury University is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Art History, Tenure Track to teach a one-semester introductory art history survey and upper division courses in the candidate's areas of specialization. 

Area of Specialization: Generalist, with a broad background in Art History. Experience teaching courses in Modern art, Contemporary art and Theory, American art, Visual Culture, or non-Western art required.

Primary Job Duties: Include teaching three courses per semester, student advising, and some service work after the first year. Continuing professional activity and scholarly development, at a level appropriate to the teaching load, is also expected. Utilize effective teaching and classroom management strategies which enhance the success of diverse learners. Provide a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, and the leadership to expand the departments course offerings in Art History, with the goal of an eventual major or minor in Art History, or interdisciplinary programs involving Art History.

Applications will be accepted via Salisbury University's Online Employment Application System. Please visit our website http://www.salisbury.edu/HR/Jobs/ to apply online. To be considered an applicant, you must apply online and submit the following: letter of application, CV, two sample syllabi and a statement of teaching philosophy, examples of scholarly writing or publications, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (copies accepted), and the names and contact information of at least five (5) professional references. All other documents that you wish to provide must be attached to your application in the Online Employment Application System. Please do not send any other documents via E-mail. If you have any questions about the position, please contact the search chair, Ursula Ehrhardt, at  uxehrhardt@salisbury.edu .

Applications submitted by October 22, 2012 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. and is expected to begin August 15, 2013.

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SUNY Stony Brook University (NY) - Early 20th c. European
The Program in Art History, Theory and Criticism at Stony Brook invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in early 20th c. European Art (1890-1950) at the rank of assistant professor.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the department's respected graduate program in modern and contemporary art, teaching a 2/2 load of undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising honors and graduate theses, and contributing to the administration of the department and university. We are especially interested in art historians who incorporate interdisciplinary perspectives in critical theory, visual culture, media studies, and/or performance, as well as those exploring the impact of the historical avant-garde outside of Europe.

Department faculty regularly collaborate with Stony Brook's programs in continental philosophy and aesthetics, comparative literary and cultural studies, 20th century music and performance, as well as its interdisciplinary humanities center and newly developed consortium for digital arts, culture, and technology. We offer classes, lectures and symposia at our Manhattan satillite campus of 28th st., and encourage faculty to make use of the city's vast cultural resources in their undergraduate and graduate classes.

Starting date is negotiable, salary is dependent on qualifications. Applicants must have a Ph.D. by the time of employment, a substantial record of publication, and an active research program.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, writing sample, and the NY State Employment Application form (available at http://bit.ly/HkrrLg) to [mailto:lsisti@notes.cc.sunysb.edu lsisti@notes.cc.sunysb.edu] with the subject line: Modernist Search, or by mail to: Modernist Search, Department of Art, Staller Center for the Arts, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5400

Application Deadline is 9/30/2012

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Tufts University (Medford, MA) - European 1850-1950
Assistant Professor, tenure-track, Modern Art. Focus upon European art and visual culture within the period 1850-1950, in a department engaged by global modernisms. Preference for candidates who have the ability to reach beyond specific subfields and to span different disciplines. Evidence of teaching excellence and scholarly potential or accomplishment required. Ph.D. by time of appointment required. Applicants should send 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://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1872

For any questions, please contact Amy West, Department Administrator, Department of Art and Art History, Tufts University, Medford, MA. 02155 or [mailto:amy.west@tufts.edu amy.west@tufts.edu].

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews at College Art Association Annual Conference.

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University of California, Santa Barbara - Contemporary
The Department of the History of Art and Architecture, University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Contemporary Art History, beginning July 1, 2013. We seek an innovative scholar and dedicated teacher with expertise in visual and spatial analysis who brings historical consciousness to the art of the twenty-first century. The ideal candidate will have the ability to move beyond a regional specialty; be knowledgeable about the global nature of contemporary art; be theoretically informed, attentive to new media, and conversant with both spatial and museum studies to complement our existing departmental strengths in the history of modern art, architecture, and theory.

Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in art history or a related discipline with demonstrated excellence in research and teaching. For more information on how to apply, see http://www.arthistory.ucsb.edu/

For full consideration, submit all application materials by November 9, 2012.

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University of Canterbury (NZ) - Lecturer in Early Modern European Art, c. 1750-1940
(Early Modern European Art, c. 1750 – c. 1940)

Full-time, Continuing; School of Humanities, College of Arts, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Vacancy Number: 1721

The School of Humanities wishes to appoint a specialist in Art History and Theory to the position of Lecturer in Early Modern European Art (equivalent of U.S. Assistant Professor). Applications are invited for this full-time, permanent appointment commencing in early 2013 (or sooner by arrangement).

To be successful you will have an international publication record, proven experience in teaching at tertiary level, familiarity with the critical and theoretical issues pertaining to art history practice as well as a PhD in an appropriate field of study.

An ability to teach Early Modern European art in its theoretical and critical framework including its core topics from Neo-classicism, Romanticism, Realism and Impressionism through to Fauvism, Cubism and Dada and Surrealism is essential. The ability to teach museum practice, curatorship and/or New Zealand art history will be advantageous, as will the ability to contribute to the department’s wider offerings in Art History and Theory.

You will also engage with students studying for degrees in Fine Arts and in other Humanities subjects as well as in Art History and Theory.

The closing date for this position is: 7 October 2012.

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NOTE (moved from "Renaissance / Early Modern" category below, 10/6/12):
 * Shouldn't this be in section 5 or 8? The job title appears to be missing an -ist.
 * Could you clarify the rationale for this suggestion?
 * 'Early Modern' art is conventionally understood to cover the period ca.1350-1750 (i.e Renaissance, Baroque, and often 18th Century). This ad uses that label, but calls for a candidate whose expertise runs from ca.1750-1950

University of Southern California - 2 Positions, Open Rank in Modern (post-1800) and/or Contemporary (post 1945)
The Department of Art History in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles, California, invites applications for two positions, open-rank, in Modern (post-1800) and/or Contemporary (post-1945) art history. The appointments may be made as tenured or tenure-track (Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor of Art History) and are anticipated to start in Fall 2013. The successful candidates will be excellent scholars 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.

Applicants at the assistant professor level should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Applicants at the tenured associate or full professor level should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names of at least three references. All candidates should have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment.

Applications must be received by November 20 to Professor Vanessa Schwartz, Chair, Modern and/or Contemporary Search, Department of Art History, [mailto:ahisfacultysearch@dornsife.usc.edu ahisfacultysearch@dornsife.usc.edu]. In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must also apply via the "Apply for this Posting" here: https://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=66578.

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Assistant or Associate Professor of Art History
http://www.uncg.edu/art/

Dynamic Art Department seeks an art historian committed to cultural diversity, who is trained in contemporary art history and criticism and possesses a global focus with strong interests in Asia, Latin America or the Middle East. A successful candidate will be dedicated to undergraduate and graduate teaching, developing curriculum in their area(s) of interest and sharing the responsibility for teaching a one-semester introduction to art and/or survey of art. An active program of research is expected. This is a full-time, tenure track position at the rank of assistant or associate professor and a salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Teaching experience beyond the T.A. level preferred. A Ph.D. earned or anticipated by August 1, 2013.

Initial interviews will be conducted at the annual meeting of the College Art Association or by phone, if necessary.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, supporting materials such as syllabi and publications, and three letters of recommendation with email and phone numbers to: Dr. Heather L. Holian, Art History Search Committee Chair, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Department of Art, P.O. Box 26170, Greensboro NC, 27402-6170.

Application Deadline: January 14, 2013 or until the position is filled.

Effective Date: Appointment begins on August 1, 2013.

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NYU Abu Dhabi - Open Rank - Open Area/Global
NYU Abu Dhabi seeks leading scholars for tenured, tenure-track and contract appointments in two fields of Art History for its dynamic Visual Arts program:

(2) an open-rank search for a scholar with expertise in art and/or architectural history of any geographical area from the fifteenth century to the present. For this position, we are looking for someone with a strong field focus who can also speak to the global conditions of artistic production and reception.

For both searches, junior scholars with clear research profiles will be considered; dossiers of scholars at the associate- or full-professor level are highly desirable. We are looking for scholars who maintain an active agenda of research, have publications appropriate to their rank, and have demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching. Please visit the Visual Arts Program’s website for a description of its innovative curriculum: http://nyuad.nyu.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/majors/visual-arts.html

Entering its third year, NYU Abu Dhabi has recruited a cohort of faculty who are at once distinguished in their research and teaching. Our students are drawn from around the world and surpass all traditional recruitment benchmarks, both US and global. NYU Abu Dhabi’s highly selective liberal arts enterprise is complemented by an institute for advanced research, sponsoring cutting-edge projects across the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Engineering. The terms of employment are competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. 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 might begin as soon as September 1, 2013, or could be delayed until September 1, 2014.

Applications for both positions are due by November 1; applications received later will be reviewed until the positions are 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/human.resources/open.positions.html for instructions and other information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please e-mail [mailto:nyuad.arts@nyu.edu nyuad.arts@nyu.edu].

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University of California, Merced
The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA) invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track faculty position to begin July 2013. We seek candidates whose scholarship focuses on artistic cultures and traditions (pre-20th century) outside of Europe and the U.S., especially the Middle East, South or Southeast Asia. Candidates whose scholarship and/or teaching is globally comparative and grounded in a critical understanding of Euro-American art history are particularly desirable. We are particularly interested in candidates who are committed to challenging boundaries of discipline, genre, geography and history, and to working with colleagues in music studies and other fields to develop a global arts studies program that is thoroughly interdisciplinary. Application deadline: October 1, 2012.

For more information or to apply for the Assistant Professor: http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/academic/position.jsf?positionId=4098. For more information or to apply for the Assoc/Full Professor: http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/academic/position.jsf?positionId=4099.

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Chapman University - Early Modern European Art History
Assistant Professor of Art History, Full-time Tenure Track, Fall 2013, Department of Art, Orange, CA

Chapman University seeks applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Art History with specialty in early modern European art history (1400-1800) to teach undergraduate courses in a program with three full-time faculty. The department encourages applications from candidates with a fresh and dynamic perspective on teaching, curricular development, and interdisciplinary practices, and committed to mentoring students. Teach five courses a year, supervise student theses, maintain active research and publication agenda, service expected.

Teaching responsibilities include the second half of western survey, courses in European art between 1400 and 1800, and a freshman seminar course, as well as more specialized courses in area of expertise. Desirable secondary area in non-western art history (e.g. Islamic, Asian, Pre-Columbian, African) or contemporary art and theory.

Applications must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, one sample publication, and sample syllabi.

Please submit all materials electronically to Ms. Jeanie Randazzo at randazzo@chapman.edu. Candidates should also forward three letters of reference separately to:

Art History Search Committee Department of Art Chapman University One University Drive Orange, CA 92866

Application review begins November 15, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. We hope to conduct interviews at CAA in February. Appointment begins August 2013. Chapman University requires background checks for all new employees.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The University offers a relocation expense reimbursement package as well as a first-time Orange County homebuyer assistance program.

Chapman University, located in the heart of Orange County, California, offers traditional undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences and select pre-professional and graduate programs. Ranked in the top tier of western universities by U.S. News and World Report, Chapman has gained national recognition with its commitment to excellence through research and innovative teaching. More information about the university is available at http://www.chapman.edu. Chapman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Art History

£37,012 - £52,706

Ref: 8186

Available from 1 December 2012

Based in Milton Keynes

We are seeking to appoint either a Senior Lecturer or Lecturer to join our team of academics within the Department of Art History.

You should have appropriate academic qualifications and a strong record of published research in art history of the early modern period (fourteenth to eighteenth centuries). An interest in the global dimension of art history would be welcomed.

You will have experience of teaching Art History within the higher education sector, ideally at MA as well as BA level. An interest in the specific demands of distance teaching and learning would be an advantage.

You will be expected to contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching of the Department, as part of a team responsible for the production, presentation, assessment and quality assurance of our modules. You will also be an active researcher able to make a strong contribution to the forthcoming REF.

The Faculty has a strong commitment to collective working in teaching and research and we encourage applications from those who want to work in such a culture.

Closing date: noon on 11 October 2012.

Interviews date: 26 November 2012.

For detailed information and how to apply go to http://www.open.ac.uk/employment, call Donna Elstob on 01908 653370 (24 hour answer phone) or email [mailto:Arts-recruit@open.ac.uk Arts-recruit@open.ac.uk] quoting the reference number.

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.Click here for Employer Profile

The application deadline is Oct. 11, 2012

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University of Pittsburgh - Art of Societies of Europe and West Asia, 1300-1700
Subsequent to our successful hire of a medievalist last year, the department of History of Art and Architecture at the University of Pittsburgh seeks to hire an assistant professor in the tenure stream who examines art from the period between 1300 and before 1700. We welcome applications from scholars who take an inter-regional perspective, as well as more focused research within a single region and/or cultural tradition, in a broad geographical area ranging from the Atlantic ocean to the Caspian sea, encompassing Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and West Asia. We are particularly interested in attracting applicants with innovative conceptual approaches to their field, whatever their sub-field may be, and who are committed to connecting their area of specialty to larger intellectual and methodological frameworks that cut across field and disciplines. The department has recently reorganized itself with this goal in mind; see: http://www.haa.pitt.edu/research/constellations-foundations. The starting date is September 1, 2013.

The department is also committed to outstanding teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants should be interested in teaching as an intellectual enterprise in its own right, and should be able to teach outside their immediate specialization.

Questions may be addressed to Prof. Katheryn Linduff, Acting Chair ([mailto:linduff@pitt.edu linduff@pitt.edu]) until December 31, and after that to Prof. Barbara McCloskey ([mailto:bmcc@pitt.edu bmcc@pitt.edu]).

Appointment depends on budgetary approval.

PhD and teaching experience are required. Applications are due no later than December 1 and should be sent electronically as a single PDF file to Natalie Swabb ([mailto:njs21@pitt.edu njs21@pitt.edu]). The file should include a cover letter that includes a research statement, your cv, a brief teaching portfolio (max 20 pages), and a writing sample or publication. Three letters of recommendation should be sent separately to the Department Chair, Department of the History of Art and Architecture, 104 FKART, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260.

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University of South Carolina, Columbia - Italian Renaissance
The Department of Art in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina, Columbia (www.cas.sc.edu/art) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor appointment beginning in the fall of 2013 for a specialist in some facet of Italian Renaissance art or architecture. A Ph. D. in art history is required, as well as teaching experience and a promising record of publications. In addition to seminars on specific topics, the successful candidate will be expected to teach the surveys of both Italian and Northern Renaissance art and architecture. Preference will be given to those candidates also willing and able to teach surveys in Baroque art and architecture.

To apply, submit a letter of application indicating relevant research and teaching experience, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to: Dr. Bradford Collins, Chair, Renaissance Search Committee, Department of Art, 1615 Senate Street, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208

The application deadline is Nov. 15, 2012.

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University of Tulsa - Medieval or Early Modern (TT Assistant Professor)
http://www.utulsa.edu/art

Assistant Professor, Art History (tenure-track) with specialty in any aspect of medieval or early modern (Ren/Baroque) European art

A Ph.D. in Art History is required for a candidate to be considered for this announced position. The appointment would begin in August 2013.

The successful candidate will excel in teaching and engage actively in research. Responsibilities include: 1) teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of European medieval through baroque art and the first half of the Western art survey; 2) mentoring a growing number of art history majors and enhancing a traditional studio art program; and 3) pursuing an appropriate research agenda.

Review of applications begins on November 30, 2012, and continues until the position is filled.

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Send 1) letter of application, research goals and teaching philosophy; 2) CV with contact information for three references; 3) sample course syllabus; and 4) sample publication as .pdf documents. Send above information to: [mailto:mary-whitney@utulsa.edu mary-whitney@utulsa.edu] with the subject line “Art History Search.”

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Wesleyan University - Luther Gregg Sullivan Visiting Scholar - Early Modern Iberian and/or Northern European Art
The Department of Art and Art History at Wesleyan University seeks a historian of early modern Iberian and/or Northern European Art to serve as the Luther Gregg Sullivan Visiting Scholar. We particularly invite submissions from applicants working on contacts between Iberia and/or Northern Europe and territories in Asia and/or the New World. The position is a two-year, non-renewable, half-time appointment. Applicants must have earned their Ph.D. or be very close to completion by the start date of the fellowship (July 1, 2013). The Sullivan Scholar will teach one course per semester. He/she is also expected to continue scholarly work and to fully participate in the department’s and university’s intellectual life. To apply, please visit: http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/3628. You will be required to submit a cover letter describing areas of research and teaching, a CV, three professional references, and copies of publications and/or a dissertation summary and chapter. Salary $45,000 plus benefits. Applications must be received by February 15, 2013.

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Visual Studies / Visual Culture
===[http://www.theasa.net/opportunities/employment_job/tenure-track_position_rhetoric_university_of_california_berkeley/ University of California, Berkeley - Asst., Assoc. or Full Professor - Visual Culture (Dept. of Rhetoric)]=== The Department of Rhetoric at the University of California, Berkeley seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate or Full Professor (with tenure) in the area of Visual Culture starting in Fall semester 2013.

Requirements: Ph.D. or equivalent by date of hire; excellent research profile and demonstrated record of scholarship that addresses the production and interpretation of visual works in their conceptual, political or technical dimensions; a strong record of relevant teaching; and broad understanding of rhetoric in the humanities. The Department is especially interested in candidates whose work has historical or comparative components and a theoretical focus. Possible areas of expertise include: photography, digital media, time-based media, video art, popular culture, public art, museum culture and design. Research topics could be as various as: war and violence, migration, human rights, the environment, race and sexuality.

Candidates should send cover letter, CV, a writing sample of no more than twenty-five pages, and contact information for three persons willing to submit letters of reference. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality: http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html. All application materials should be uploaded to the secure search portal at https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00064.

Applications close November 1, 2012.
 * Also posted at American Studies 2013, Communication and Media Studies 2012-2013, New Media & Digital Humanities 2013, Film Studies 2012-2013 & Rhetoric/Composition 2013

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=== University of California, Berkeley - Asst. Professor of Visual Studies (Art History Dept.) ===

Department of History of Art, University of California at Berkeley. Assistant Professor of Visual Studies (tenure-track). Appointment effective July 1, 2013; PhD required by start date. In an initiative to broaden our conceptual coverage and our representation of methods and theories in interdisciplinary visual studies, the Department seeks a specialist in the anthropology of art and/or critical theory of image-making broadly defined, especially if focused on key technologies of image- and object-production and their histories and economies. Substantial PhD-level training in non-Western or Western arts and visual cultures is desirable; evidence of comparative, analytical, or historiographical work beyond particular area/period studies in art history is essential. Teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels is expected; located in a global research university in a dynamic metropolitan area, the Department administers a large and vital major and an internationally prominent PhD program. Affiliation with or cross-appointment in other programs on campus is possible where relevant.

All application materials should be uploaded to the secure search portal at https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00021 by October 15, 2012.


 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2012-2013 & New Media & Digital Humanities 2013

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University of California, Santa Cruz - Assoc. / Full Professor of 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 senior tenured faculty position in Visual Studies. The department seeks a scholar of distinction 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, possesses a distinguished 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.

Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00004. Refer to Position JPF00004-13 in all correspondence.

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2012. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than 6/30/14.
 * Also posted at Communication and Media Studies 2012-2013

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