Art History 2016-2017

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ABD (will finish this academic year): X2

Ph.D. in hand with limited-term appointment (VAP, Lecturer, Contract, post-doc): X4

Ph.D. slaving away as an adjunct: X1

Ph.D. in hand (unemployed): X2

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Assistant Professor (tenure-track): X4

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Specialization Breakdown

 * African Art:X1
 * African-American Art:
 * American Art:
 * Ancient Art:
 * Architecture:X1
 * Art of the Ancient Americas:
 * Asian Art:
 * Byzantine Art:
 * Costume/Dress or Textile:
 * Medieval Art: X4
 * Early Modern / Renaissance Art:X2
 * Eighteenth Century Art: X1
 * Nineteenth Century Art: X1
 * Gender Studies:
 * Generalist:
 * Global / Non-Western Art:
 * Hispanic / Latin American Art: X1
 * Islamic / Middle Eastern Art: X1
 * Modern / Contemporary Art: X3
 * Photography:
 * Sound, Performance, Dance:
 * Film:
 * Visual Culture / Visual Studies: X1

Macalester College (MN) - TT Asst. Professor - Ancient and Medieval Art

 * See full post below, under Byzantine / Medieval Art

Macalester College (MN) - TT Asst. Professor - Ancient and Medieval Art
The Art and Art History Department at Macalester College seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in Ancient-Medieval Art History, with a sub-specialty in Islamic art or other areas of art history (Near East, Pre-Columbian etc.) to expand course offerings and transdisciplinary studies at Macalester. The successful candidate will contribute to the undergraduate curriculum and will teach introductory, intermediate, and upper-level courses in Ancient-Medieval art and in other sub-specialties in the field, including a first year course and the senior Art History Methodology Seminar. The art history program is integrated with a vigorous studio program in a liberal arts undergraduate setting. Cross-listings with Classics, History, Middle Eastern Studies & Islamic Civilization, Religious Studies and other programs in the college are strongly encouraged. A Ph.D. in art history by the beginning of appointment and teaching experience are required. For submission requirements, please follow application instructions online. Please submit electronically a c.v., a transcript of graduate work, a cover letter, a writing sample, course syllabi, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three references. Questions regarding the application should be directed to Professor Joanna Inglot inglot@macalester.edu, (651-696-6657). Screening of applicants will begin on December 1, 2016.

LINK to APPLY: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/MacalesterCollege/Art/7435

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Johns Hopkins University - Open Rank, Early Modern Art Historian (1500-1800)
The Department of the History of Art at The Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a full-time professor at any rank in the field of Early Modern art and/or architectural history to begin 1 July 2017. We encourage applications from scholars specializing in the arts of Europe, the Mediterranean, the transatlantic New World, and other territories of the European trading countries (e.g. Portuguese, Spanish, or early Dutch empires) from about 1500 to 1800. Ph.D. in the History of Art required at time of appointment.

Candidates must demonstrate a strong publication record and a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates should submit a letter of application, a current CV, and one article- or chapter-length sample of scholarly writing (published or in-press). Candidates at the assistant professor level should arrange to have three letters of reference sent on their behalf (applicants at the tenured level should instead send the names and contact information for three references). All materials will be submitted online through Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/36414). Review of applications will begin on 30 September 2016.

For further information, contact Stephen Campbell, Department Chair, ([mailto:stephen.campbell@jhu.edu stephen.campbell@jhu.edu]). For more information about the department, visit http://arthist.jhu.edu. Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant. Qualifications: Ph.D. in the History of Art required at time of appointment.

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Univerity of Utrecht (Holland) - Assistant Professor in Early Modern Art History
The Department of History and Art History at the University of Utrecht seeks to appoint an assistant professor in art history of the early modern period (1400-1800). Affinity with the arts of the Low Countries is preferable as the assistant professor will play an important role in developing the programme of Netherlandish art in its global context. Demonstrable interest in recent developments in global, digital, or technical art history is an added value. The assistant professor will teach on undergraduate and postgraduate levels and be involved in internships and thesis supervision.

Applicants should demonstrate how their research will complement that of existing staff in the Art History group and contribute to the group’s research focus on the arts of the Low Countries in a global context.

REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate will have
 * Experience in teaching undergraduate students at all levels and a commitment to internships;
 * A PhD degree in Art History or a related discipline;
 * Ability to contribute to research-led postgraduate courses and to assist in the recruitment of postgraduate students;
 * A record (appropriate to career stage) of publications that demonstrate the ability to conduct research which is internationally excellent in significance, originality and rigour;
 * A realistic medium-term research plan, addressing substantial historical problems and aiming for publications in leading journals, with potential for attracting external research funding;
 * Readiness to engage with a wider audience and to assist in developing the impact of historical research beyond the university sector;
 * Ability to play an appropriate role in departmental management and to contribute fully to the academic life of the department.

Utrecht University has a teaching qualification system for university lecturers, and candidates are required to obtain the Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO) within two years if they are not already in possession of one. Associate professors will need to obtain the Senior Teaching Qualification (SKO).

Candidates are expected to be proficient in both Dutch and English; non-Dutch candidates will need to master the Dutch language on an academic level within two years.

The initial appointment, as from 1 January 2017 at the latest, will be on a temporary basis for a period of one year. Subject to satisfactory performance, this will be followed by a permanent appointment. Salary depends on qualifications and experience and will range from €3,400 to €4,654 gross per month for a full time position, consistent with the cao (Collective Employment  Agreement) scale 11 for Dutch Universities. The position carries an initial 70% teaching load.

The application deadline is 20 September 2016. Initial interviews may be conducted over Skype. Candidates who make the shortlist will be interviewed in person in Utrecht.

Written applications should include the following documents: Cover letter; Curriculum vitae;    Statement of research (max. 2 pages); Copy of a key publication; Example of a course syllabus for BA-students; Two course evaluations; Names and contact details of two referees.

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Cleveland Institute of Art (OH) - Art History Faculty
The Cleveland Institute of Art is looking for art historians to teach a freshman survey from ancient through Baroque art, as well as a sophomore course covering art and design history from 1945 to the present. Positions available Fall 2017 and ongoing. Teaching experience required; doctoral candidates/ABD s and recent PhDs encouraged to apply.

If interested, please submit electronically a cover letter, CV, and a list of 3 references to: Dr Gary Sampson, Chair, Liberal Arts Dept. Email gsampson@cia.edu.

The Cleveland Institute of Art, 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44106. CIA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Visit our website at: www.cia.edu.

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Texas A and M University-Kingsville (TX) - TT Assistant Professorship in Art History
The Department of Art, Communications, & Theater at Texas A&M University-Kingsville seek applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Art History for the start of the 2017 fall semester.

Job Responsibilities: 1. Teach Art History courses at the undergraduate level. 2. Teach seminar courses in the areas of: Women Studies, Film, Print Media, Visual Studies; 19th and 20th Century Art, Contemporary European and Latino Art. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Ph.D. in Art History from a regionally accredited institution or university. 2. Broadly trained Art History Generalist with the ability to teach beginning courses and specialized seminar courses. 3. Have at least 18 graduate hours in the field in which the applicant will teach. 4. Commitment to the University goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students. 5. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.

Preferred Qualifications: 1. Ph.D. in Art History from a regionally accredited institution or university. 2. Scholarly expertise in Modern/Contemporary Art fields evidenced by published articles on these topics; an emerging record of professional activity as evidenced by conference presentations in art history or a related field. 3. At least two academic years of University level teaching experience in art history at the undergraduate level. 4. Experience teaching seminar courses in the areas of: Women Studies, Film, Print Media, Visual Studies; 19th and 20th Century Art, Contemporary European and Latino Art.

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Michigan State University (MI) - TT Asst. Professor - Visual Arts of Central and/or Mesoamerica
The Residential College in the Arts and Humanities (RCAH) of Michigan State University (MSU) seeks a scholar specializing in the visual arts of Central and/or Mesoamerica, approached from the perspectives of visual studies, cultural anthropology, art history, Latin American studies, folklore, or related disciplines. Interest in the following areas would be especially welcome: working with Michigan's diasporic Latina/o communities from Central and Mesoamerican on civic engagement projects related to research area; gender studies.

The RCAH at MSU is an interdisciplinary, residential undergraduate college in the arts and humanities with a strong commitment to social justice, civic engagement, the humanities, and the visual and performing arts. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching. The candidate will be responsible for teaching upper level courses in his/her/their research area, as well as interdisciplinary courses across all levels of the RCAH curriculum. Michigan State University is a Carnegie R1 institution that values cross-college collaboration, and faculty have opportunities to contribute to relevant area and ethnic studies programs (such as the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and the PhD program in Chicano/Latino Studies) and academic departments. This position will start 8/16/2017.

The RCAH is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary community that is diverse along many dimensions, including race and ethnicity; gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression; and religious creeds. Terminal degree (PhD or MFA) in relevant academic discipline at time of appointment is required.

Review of applications will begin on September 6, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, go to https://jobs.msu.edu. All applicants must apply using this application portal.

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American University (DC) - TT Assistant Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art History
The Department of Art in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2017. Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 2017 in the field of Modern (post-WWII) and Contemporary Art History.

Candidates should be effective teachers and must be strongly committed to excellence in scholarly research. We welcome applications from candidates engaged in high-quality scholarship in one or more of the following areas: U.S. Art, American art in a global context, and Latin American art. The ability to teach from pre-Colonial to Contemporary at the introductory level, and in the candidate’s area of expertise at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels, is required. Attention to critical discourses on race, class, gender, and transnational historical studies is expected. The capacity to utilize the outstanding resources of Washington DC in teaching and research, and to contribute to a museum studies curriculum, is preferred. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participating in department, school, and university activities.

Salary and benefits are competitive. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until September 12, 2016, or until the position is filled, subject to ongoing budgetary approval. Please submit applications via: https://apply.interfolio.com/36216. Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and copies of recent published papers or working papers. Please contact Juliet Bellow, Faculty Search Coordinator, 202-885-6477 or bellow@american.edu if you have any questions.

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===Baylor University (TX) - TT Asst. Professor of Art History - Modern/Contemporary Art=== Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For." Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas. The university provides a vibrant campus community for over 15,000 students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge as we pursue our bold vision, Pro Futuris. (www.baylor.edu/profuturis/).

Modern and Contemporary Art Historian

Assistant Professor. Tenure-track. August 2017. Ph.D. required. Include letter of application, CV, 3 current letters of recommendation, official graduate transcript showing highest degree conferred (if ABD, also send official transcript of completed PhD hours), statement of teaching philosophy, and sample of recent scholarship. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications

To learn more about the above position, College of Arts and Sciences, and Baylor University, please visit www.baylor.edu/hr/facultypositions or http://www.baylor.edu/artsandsciences/ or http://www.baylor.edu/.

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant's religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.====Application Information==== Postal Address:Bailey Dobelbower Department of Art Baylor University One Bear Place #97263 Waco, TX 76798Email Address:[mailto:Bailey_Dobelbower@baylor.edu?subject=Resume%20From%20HigherEdJobs Bailey_Dobelbower@baylor.edu]Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. Deadline:

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University of Cincinnati (OH) - TT Asst. Professor of Art History - Modern/Contemporary Art (other than US-American Art)
Job Description: This is a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the School of Art. The School of Art includes Fine Art, Art History, and Art Education undergraduate and graduate programs. Teaching duties will include art history courses at undergraduate and graduate levels as well as teaching lecture and seminar courses in the areas of: Film, Media and Visual Studies; 19th and 20th Century Art; and Contemporary European and Asian-Pacific Art. Responsibilities will also entail assisting in the administration of the Art History program and the Museum Studies certificate program. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a share of art history student advising, MA thesis supervision, service on MFA thesis committees, as well as participation in School of Art committee work.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have: a Ph.D. in Art History; scholarly expertise in Modern/Contemporary Art fields, other than US-American Art as evidenced by at least five published articles on these topics; an emerging record of professional activity as evidenced by at least three conference presentations in art history or a related field; two academic years of University level teaching experience in art history or a related field.

Application Process: Please submit all materials online. Complete an applicant profile and apply directly to Requisition # 12101. Under Requisition #12101, upload your letter of introduction, CV/Resume, graduate transcripts, minimum of five PDF examples of publications, and the names and contact information of three references. We welcome a statement of teaching philosophy and examples of course syllabi.

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / M / F / Vet / Disabled.

REQ ID: 12101

Link to Apply: https://jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinnati-Assistant-Professor-School-of-Art-OH-45201/345600700/

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University of Melbourne (AUS) - Senior Lecturer in Art (Critical & Theoretical Studies)
The VCA School of Art has a significant national reputation and has long established a dynamic presence as forward-looking with a clear mission to prepare artists with a lifelong commitment as professional practitioners who will be positive contributors to the profession and the broader community.

We are seeking an experienced art historian/theorist/critic and academic to provide pedagogical vision and leadership to the Critical and Theoretical Studies program. This is a continuing position where the appointee will be offered the position of Head of Critical and Theoretical Studies, for a period of three years in the first instance and will work with the Head of VCA Art to build a strong and dynamic Critical and Theoretical Studies program across the undergraduate and graduate studies areas.

You will have a PhD in a relevant field, significant experience in leadership and best practice teaching in an art school context, an active national and international research profile and highly developed leadership skills with the ability to positively mentor and lead a team.

This is a full time, continuing position and will be based at the Southbank campus, in the heart of Melbourne's cultural precinct.

Close date: 28 Aug 2016

http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/888686/senior-lecturer-in-art-critical-theoretical-studies

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