Art History 2017-2018

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Demographics
ABD (early):

ABD (will finish this academic year): 4

Ph.D. in hand with limited-term appointment (VAP, Lecturer, Contract, post-doc): 2

Ph.D. working as an adjunct: 1

Ph.D. in hand (unemployed):

Ph.D. employed outside academia:

Assistant Professor (tenure-track): 5

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Specialization Breakdown

 * African Art:
 * African-American Art:
 * American Art:
 * Ancient Art: 2
 * Architecture: 2
 * Art of the Ancient Americas:
 * Arts Management/Arts Administration: 1
 * Asian Art: 1
 * Byzantine Art:
 * Costume/Dress or Textile:
 * Design History:
 * Medieval Art:
 * Early Modern / Renaissance Art: 2
 * Eighteenth Century Art:
 * Nineteenth Century Art:
 * Gender Studies:
 * Generalist: 1
 * Global / Non-Western Art:
 * Hispanic / Latin American Art: 1
 * Islamic / Middle Eastern Art: 1
 * Modern / Contemporary Art: 3
 * Photography:
 * Russian, East European Art:
 * Sound, Performance, Dance: 1
 * Film:
 * Visual Culture / Visual Studies:

Chapman University (CA) - TT Assistant Professor

 * See advertisement under "Global/Non-Western Art."

Stanford University (CA) - TT Assistant Professor in African American Art
The Department of Art and Art History at Stanford University invites applications for the position of assistant professor, tenure-track, in African American art history. The appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2018. Recent recipients of the Ph.D. and candidates who will have received their Ph.D. by the time of appointment are invited to apply. Teaching experience at the university level and a record of scholarly publication are highly desirable.

We solicit applications from candidates who study African American art in historical and/or contemporary perspective. Candidates who explore this art in a diasporic and/or hemispheric context are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an introductory level survey and more focused courses for undergraduates, as well as seminars for graduate students and advanced undergraduates. The ideal candidate would bring to Stanford a program of current and future research that is poised to transform the field as well as to attract graduate students of the highest caliber. The successful candidate will be affiliated with Stanford’s Center for Comparative Studies for Race and Ethnicity and teach courses cross-listed with that Center, known as CCSRE. The successful candidate’s connection to CCSRE will also include, but is not limited to, serving on committees and involvement in various intellectual and related activities that promote the center’s goals.

Interested candidates should post a letter detailing the direction of current research and teaching objectives, a CV, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/9441. No hard copy applications will be accepted. The deadline for receiving applications is October 1, 2017.

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University of Chicago (IL) - Assistant Professor/Provost Fellow - Black Atlantic Art and Architecture
The Department of Art History at the University of Chicago seeks (an) art or architectural historian(s) of the Black Atlantic, specializing in any pertinent historical period and in any territory of Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, North America, Iberia, and/or the more ramified Atlantic world. We are also interested in art or architectural historians working more broadly on race, (post)colonialism, and visual culture in the Atlantic world. The ability to work across fields and subfields is highly desirable, as we expect the successful candidate to collaborate with faculty within and beyond our department.

The Department of Art History values diversity. A goal of the search is to increase the diversity of the faculty in the Department of Art History and across the Humanities Division, and we therefore welcome applicants from groups historically underrepresented in academia, such as black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian or Alaskan Native.

Successful candidates will be appointed either as a tenure-track Assistant Professor, or as a Provost Fellow at the rank of Instructor with an initial two-year faculty appointment. This initial period is intended to serve in lieu of a postdoctoral appointment. Provost Fellows will teach one class/year, receive research support, and participate in programming designed to help support them in their transition to Assistant Professor. Provost Fellows will ordinarily be promoted to Assistant Professor at the end of their 2-year term. Candidates for Provost Fellow appointment must have no more than two years of postdoctoral experience. All candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand by the start of the appointment, 1 July 2018.

Complete application materials include cover letter (including discussion of research and teaching interests), CV, two scholarly writing samples, names and contact information for three professional references, and a statement describing the applicant's prior and potential contributions to diversity in the context of academic research, teaching, and service. Applicants should send all materials in electronic format (MS Word or PDF) to Caroline Altekruse at caltekruse@uchicago.edu with subject heading "Black Atlantic Art and Architecture Search." In addition, applicants must upload the CV and cover letter to the Academic Career Opportunities website at http://tinyurl.com/ya6e3sek. No applications received after 20 September 2017 will be accepted. University positions are contingent upon budgetary approval.

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University of Illinois at Chicago (IL) - Open Rank - Africa and Its Diaspora
The University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, in conjunction with the Diaspora Studies Cluster Initiative, is pleased to announce an open-ranked, tenure stream faculty position in Expressive and Creative Arts and Cultures in Africa and Its Diaspora. This search is part of a multiple-hire cluster initiative in Diaspora Studies, exploring the complex, multi-faceted, and multi-directional frictions and flows, displacements and mobilities, that have accompanied the slave trade, globalization, imperialism, and neoliberalism, man-made and natural disasters, in modern world history.

We are looking for someone whose research and writing explores an aspect of African and African diaspora cultural and artistic flows, innovations, syncretisms, and hybridities. We are particularly interested in scholars whose work is substantially focused on African diasporas outside of the United States. A successful candidate will be able to teach advanced graduate courses in their areas of expertise, as well as general education survey courses. The ideal candidate's fields of expertise will complement existing course offerings and areas of specialization at UIC. Appointment will be jointly in the Department of African American Studies, and one of the following departments: Anthropology, English, Communication, Art History and Museum and Exhibition Studies.

Complete Applications submitted by August 1, 2017 will be given full consideration. Applicants should submit an application online at https://jobs.uic.edu, click on the job board and the position, and upload a CV, a cover letter describing research trajectory, teaching philosophy, history of service and community engagement, as well as the names and contact information for three referees. Candidates should have an earned Ph.D., MFA, or commensurate evidence of creative and / or artistic accomplishments at the time of appointment, demonstrated teaching ability, a history of community engagement, and evidence of scholarly and/or creative productivity.

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 * Also posted at African American 2018, Cultural Anthropology 2017-2018, Ethnic Studies 2017-2018 and Communication and Media Studies 2017-2018

Brown University (RI) - Assistant Professor in Roman Art, Archaeology, and Architecture
Brown University’s Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World and Department of History of Art and Architecture invite applications for an assistant professor in the fields of Roman archaeology, art, and architecture, whose research focuses on any region of the Mediterranean and/or Near East. We seek exceptional junior scholars who augment or complement the present strengths and diversity of our communities at Brown University, and who enhance our commitment to inclusive education and research.

Applications are welcome from candidates who have demonstrated a capacity for innovative research and cross-disciplinary thinking in the fields of Roman archaeology, art, and architecture. Candidates must have an outstanding record of scholarly achievement, as well as a proven record of publication, outreach, and service commensurate with their career stage. Excellence in, and commitment to, undergraduate and graduate teaching are essential. We particularly value active involvement and leading roles in ongoing fieldwork projects.

All candidates should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae by October 10, 2017. Applicants should provide the names of three referees with up-to-date contact information (including email, if possible); referees will be contacted directly by the Search Committee. The Search Committee may also contact candidates to request additional materials, such as course descriptions or writing samples. Applications received by October 10, 2017 will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until the position is closed or filled.

Please submit application materials online at apply.interfolio.com/42728. There is no need to provide hard copies of application materials for those that have already been submitted electronically.

For further information:

Professor Sheila Bonde, Co-Chair, Search Committee, Chair, Department of History of Art & Architecture, Brown University, Box 1855, Providence, RI 02912, Sheila_Bonde@brown.edu

Professor Peter van Dommelen, Co-Chair, Search Committee, Director, Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology, Brown University, Box 1837 / 60 George Street, Providence, RI 02912, Joukowsky_Institute@brown.edu

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 * Also posted at Archaeology Jobs 2017-2018

Fashion Institute of Technology (NY) - TT Open Rank Historian of Ancient Near Eastern / Classical Art
The History of Art Department seeks an historian of the art and civilization of western Asia and the ancient eastern Mediterranean, who can also teach courses covering the Classical world and introductory Western surveys through the Middle Ages. Strong preference for candidates with museum experience who can contribute to the department's major, Art History and Museum Professions. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the History of Art minor and help develop an interdisciplinary Middle Eastern Studies minor. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Department, School, and College beyond the classroom by developing innovative curricula, participating in committees and college-wide events, and engaging in scholarly activity through conference presentations and/or publications. The successful candidate will receive appropriate mentoring by working with the department chair and with other department faculty, and will liaise with the Center for Excellence in Teaching, which anchors a faculty-development program, for appropriate training with online learning systems and for other pedagogical assistance.

Successful candidates will excel in the following areas:

Globalism Instructional Design Learning Enrichment Professionalism Technology Candidates will have a PhD by the date of appointment (August 20, 2018) and a minimum of three (3) years teaching experience in a college or university, demonstrating familiarity with best teaching practices, pedagogical initiative, and teaching that incorporates new technologies. Candidates should also have experience with department/college-wide service and demonstrate professional accomplishments in the discipline.
 * Demonstrate awareness of global issues as they pertain to the discipline of art history and to the specific field.
 * Demonstrate appreciation for cultural diversity and difference.
 * Demonstrate awareness of and respect for all racial, ethnic, religious, social, and gender groups, incorporating this respect into the pedagogical experience.
 * Enrich student learning and professional activities by taking advantage of New York City's resources in the art world.
 * Design and deliver course content that balances tradition, currency, and innovation in the field.
 * Design learning experiences that develop critical thinking and oral and written communication skills.
 * Employ pedagogical variety to accommodate students with different learning styles and educational backgrounds.
 * Adapt course content to adjust to developments in the field.
 * Utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, including emerging pedagogical techniques.
 * Emphasize the value of interdisciplinary teaching and learning.
 * Inspire students' intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills, and love of learning.
 * Engage actively in the art historical discipline through conference attendance/participation, publication, and other professional activities.
 * Demonstrate currency in the field.
 * Model professional behavior that prepares students for entry into related field.
 * Work effectively in the greater college community as a valued representative of the department.
 * Utilize emerging pedagogical technologies in and outside of the classroom.
 * Demonstrate a fluency with digital-image technologies and teaching methods.
 * Utilize appropriate technology to communicate with students and to engage them with the material outside of the classroom.
 * Utilize technology to enhance professional productivity

Additional Information: This is a full-time, tenure-track position beginning in Fall 2018. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled, but first consideration will be given to completed applications received by December 1, 2017. Salary and appointment rank will be based on education level and cumulative experience.

Please note that a background check is required for appointment to this position.
 * The College reserves the right to select one or more candidates after having been duly reviewed and presented to the President in conformance with the provisions of Article 15 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Application Instructions: For consideration, please provide: Additional materials may be requested at a later date.
 * Letter of interest clearly indicating your qualifications for the position;
 * Curriculum Vitae;
 * A minimum of three professional references, including names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail contact information.

Please note due that due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to contact each applicant individually. Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at http://www.fitnyc.edu.

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University of California, Los Angeles (CA) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor in Roman Material Culture
The Department of Classics at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been authorized to make an appointment to a full-time position in Roman material culture at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (with tenure), effective July 1, 2018. We invite applicants with interests from across the range of disciplines dealing with material culture, including Art History and Visual Culture, Archaeology, and Digital Humanities, who would expand the department’s and UCLA’s current strengths. The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of scholarship and a commitment to produce research of high quality and originality. She or he will also demonstrate a commitment to teach a wide variety of courses at all levels of our active undergraduate and graduate programs; the ability to teach courses with readings in Latin would be welcome. We also welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

Applicants should submit the following by November 6th, after which date the search committee will begin to review applications:
 * Letter of application
 * Current curriculum vitae
 * Evidence of teaching effectiveness
 * Sample syllabi
 * Sample of scholarly work (no more than 25 pages)
 * At least three letters of recommendation

These materials must be submitted online at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF03300. Informal inquiries may be directed to Professor David Blank, Chair of the Search Committee: blank@ucla.edu. Please cite the reference number for this search in all correspondence: JPF 03300.

Candidates of interest will be interviewed at the meetings of the Archaeological Institute of America/Society for Classical Studies in Boston in early January. The successful candidate should plan to have the Ph.D. in hand by the starting date of the appointment.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy (http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct)

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University of Pennsylvania (PA) - TT Morris Russell and Josephine Chidsey Williams Assistant Professor in Roman Architecture
The Department of History of Art seeks an exciting and innovative scholar-teacher with wide-ranging interests and field work in Roman architecture and urbanism who will complement existing departmental strengths, and make broad use of the region’s rich cultural resources. Teaching load is 2 courses per semester, including upper-level lectures and seminars in specialty, plus participation in survey courses as well as first-year and methods seminars. The Williams Assistant Professor will play an important role in the graduate groups in the Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean World, Ancient History, and the Department of Classical Studies. The department also has close ties with the School of Design and the Penn Museum. Completion of Ph.D. is expected prior to appointment.

Submit applications online at http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/1200. Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, two sample syllabi, and a teaching statement that includes discussion of potential uses of the Penn Museum’s permanent collection and digital resources. Provide contact information for three individuals who have agreed to provide a letter of recommendation. Recommenders will be contacted by the University with instructions on how to submit a letter to the website. Review of applications will begin on September 10, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.

The Department of History of Art is strongly committed to Penn’s Action Plan for Faculty Diversity and Excellence and to creating a more diverse faculty (for more information see: http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v58/n02/diversityplan.html). The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Princeton University (NJ) - TT Asst. Professor - Architectural Historian, 18th and 19th-c. Europe
The Department of Art and Archaeology, Princeton University, seeks applications for a position in European architectural history, eighteenth- to mid-nineteenth century, at the assistant professor, tenure-track level. Responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate teaching as well as supervision of undergraduate independent work and doctoral dissertations. PhD expected by start date; teaching experience and publication record is an advantage. Apply online at: https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/ with cover letter, CV, writing sample, and names and contact information of three references, who will be invited to submit letters of recommendation directly through this site. We seek to appoint a candidate who will contribute, through research, teaching, and service, to the excellence and diversity of our academic community. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. This position is subject to the University’s background check policy. For fullest consideration please submit all materials by October 1, 2017.

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University of Tulsa (OK) - Applied Assistant Professor of Arts Management (non-TT)
The University of Tulsa invites applications for a nontenure-track Applied Assistant Professor of Arts Management, commencing in August 2018.

The ideal candidate will excel in teaching, engage actively in service, and demonstrate knowledge about the field of arts management, including an understanding of the contemporary challenges and opportunities faced by nonprofit arts organizations. Among the position responsibilities are 1) teaching core undergraduate Arts Management courses and others as needed, in-addition to overseeing student internships and independent projects; 2) directing the university’s Alexandre Hogue Gallery and its programming, including working with students to facilitate the space as a “laboratory” for Arts Management students; and 3) facilitating connections with cultural organizations and stakeholders in the region.

Minimum Qualifications:
 * Master's degree in Arts Management/Administration or relevant field such as Art History, Museum Studies, Theater, Music, or Nonprofit Management
 * 3-5 years arts management experience in a professional or university setting

Preferred Qualifications:
 * Teaching experience (1-5 years) at the university level

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit information by October 2, 2017. Please submit the following documents as a single pdf in the order listed to:   [mailto:arts-management@utulsa.edu arts-management@utulsa.edu]

Address any inquiries to:  Dr. Kirsten Olds, Search Committee Chair, at [mailto:kirsten-olds@utulsa.edu kirsten-olds@utulsa.edu].
 * 1) Letter of application detailing your qualifications and vision for an arts management program and your experience running a gallery or other public venue
 * 2) Sample course syllabus for an Arts Management or related course
 * 3) Writing sample (an article, grant application, academic paper, or educational materials)
 * 4) CV with contact information for five references

The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/ Veteran.

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California State University, Fresno (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Asian Art History
The Department of Art and Design of the College of Arts and Humanities is seeking a candidate to fill the tenure track position of Assistant Professor of Art History, beginning in the 201819 academic year. The successful candidate will teach both lower and upper division classes, including an Asian Art introductory survey course and upper division courses in multiple areas of Asian Art. The successful candidate will also design and teach topical seminars on Asian art on the MA level. Specific course assignments will depend on the needs of the Department of Art and Design. The successful candidate may also be encouraged to develop web enhanced and/or web-based instruction. Outcomes assessment is a critical part of the position, and the successful candidate will also provide academic and professional advising to both undergraduate and graduate students. Other duties include, but are not limited to, participating in program development and actively engaging in research activities leading to the publication of peer-reviewed articles and/or books in the successful candidate’s area of specialization. Faculty members are expected to participate in academic service at all levels of the university as well as in the community where appropriate. The successful candidate will be expected to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and administration, and participate in faculty governance at all levels of the university.

Required Education: Ph.D. in art history required, completed (defended, accepted, and deposited) by 8/1/2018, with a focus on Asian art.

Required Experience: 1.Demonstrated abilities and experience teaching art history at the university level, including ability to engage students in the development of critical thinking, as evidenced by the statement of teaching philosophy and teaching record. 2.Strong record of significant and relevant research and scholarship in at least one of the following areas: Indian art, Indo-Tibetan art, Chinese art, Japanese art, Korean art, or Southeast Asian art, as evidenced by the candidate’s doctoral dissertation, professional paper presentations, and/or peer reviewed publications/materials accepted for publication. 3.Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Application Procedures: To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials online by 11/1/2017. Applicants must submit the following materials via the Fresno State online site (http://jobs.fresnostate.edu) (1) Letter of interest or cover letter addressing the required and preferred experience; (2) Statement of teaching philosophy; (3) Current CV; (4) Unofficial transcript; (5) Names and contact information of at least three references different from those submitting letters of recommendation; (6) Two sample syllabi AND/OR five examples of written work (essays, research papers) by your students.

The following materials should be mailed to the search committee chair: (7) Three original reference letters; (8) Candidates selected for interview must submit official academic transcripts before the visit can be approved Reference letters, official transcripts, and other correspondence should be addressed to Dr. Laura Meyer, Search Committee Chair, Department of Art and Design, California State University, Fresno, 5225 N. Backer Ave. M/S CA65 Fresno, CA 93740-8001; email: lmeyer@csufresno.edu; phone: (559) 278-2571.

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Chapman University (CA) - TT Assistant Professor

 * See advertisement under "Global/Non-Western Art."

Williams College (MA) - TT Assistant Professor of Asian Art History
The Art Department at Williams College seeks to hire a specialist in the history of Asian art, able to teach pre-modern to present, and with a strong grounding in methodological perspectives, to begin in Fall 2018. The successful candidate for this tenure-track, assistant professor position will bring an interdisciplinary, transnational approach to the study of the art and architecture of Asia. In this respect, we invite applications from scholars of the arts of East, Southeast, or South Asia. Candidates should provide evidence of excellence in scholarship and teaching. Completed Ph.D. (by Fall 2018) is required. Teaching expectations are 2 courses per semester (4 per year) plus a January term course every second year.

We are especially interested in individuals who have experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Williams through their research, teaching, and/or service. Candidates from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, summary of research interests (no more than 2 pages), statement of teaching vision and objectives (no more than 2 pages), a recent writing sample (no more than 30 pages), brief descriptions of two proposed courses, and three letters of reference, by November 30, 2017. In the letter of application, we ask you to speak to your ability to work effectively with a student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. All materials should be addressed to Professor Peter Low, Chair, Art Department, and must be submitted through Interfolio, following this link:https://apply.interfolio.com/43797. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available here: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.

Williams College is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu).

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Harvard University (MA) - Visiting Asst. Professor - Southern Renaissance Art (begin Jan. 2018)
The Department of History of Art and Architecture seeks applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Southern Renaissance art. The appointment is expected to begin on January 15, 2018. The successful candidate will be responsible for one lecture course and one graduate/undergraduate seminar over the course of the Spring semester.

The position is for one semester.

Basic Qualifications: Doctorate in History of Art and Architecture or related discipline ordinarily required by the time the appointment begins.

Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in teaching is desired, as is an interest in making significant pedagogical use of the outstanding collections of the newly reopened Harvard Art Museums.

Contact Information: Joseph Koerner, Victor S. Thomas Professor of the History of Art and Architecture & Interim Chair, Department of History of Art and Architecture, Sackler Building, 485 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Contact Email: haa@fas.harvard.edu

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Stanford University (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of Renaissance and/or Western Medieval Art History
The Department of Art & Art History at Stanford University invites applications for the position of assistant professor, tenure-track, in Renaissance and/or Western Medieval art history. The appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2018. Recent recipients of the Ph.D. and candidates who will have received their Ph.D. by the time of appointment are invited to apply. Teaching experience at the university level and a record of scholarly publications are highly desirable.

We solicit applications from candidates with expertise in Western Medieval and/or Renaissance Art broadly conceived in order to attract a pool of scholars with a wide range of compelling research interests and methods. The successful candidate will develop a cycle of introductory level and topical courses for undergraduates and, on the basis of his or her specific research interests, graduate-level courses and seminars. The ideal candidate would bring to Stanford a program of current and future research that is poised to transform the field as well as to attract graduate students of the highest caliber. We anticipate that the successful candidate will further take an active role in the Medieval and Early Modern Studies initiatives on campus.

Interested candidates should post a letter detailing the direction of current research and teaching objectives, a CV, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/9411. No hard copy applications will be accepted. The deadline for receiving applications is October 1, 2017.

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University of Iowa (IA) - TT Assistant Professor of Renaissance Art History
The University of Iowa School of Art & Art History invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor faculty position, beginning August 2018. This new line will be hired initially as the Fountienne Lee Duda Faculty Fellow of Renaissance Art at the assistant professor level. At promotion to associate professor with tenure the title will change to the Fountienne Lee Duda Professor of Renaissance Art.

The School of Art and Art History seeks a specialist in Italian Renaissance art history to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in various aspects of Renaissance art such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, architecture, theory and criticism as well as issues of patronage. The candidate must be well versed in the broader contexts of the development of Renaissance humanism and the intellectual, cultural, political, and scientific revolutions it brought about throughout Europe that shaped the modern world. This position offers the opportunity to create a new curriculum in Italian Renaissance art.

Course load is 2/2 with flexibility of course offerings, small class size for upper division classes and seminars, the occasional teaching of the second half of the Western Art History survey class (Renaissance to Modern Art), and offerings in Italian Baroque art. Responsibilities include teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in art history, service and contributions to the overall mission of the School of Art & Art History.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Italian Renaissance Art History in hand by August 15, 2018.

Successful university-level teaching experience.

Strong record of research and publication.

Well-articulated research and publication agenda.

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Vision, expertise, and breadth of knowledge to create a new curriculum in Italian Renaissance art history.

Ability to teach Italian Baroque art.

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Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Interest, Sample of Published Research in pdf format, 3 Letters of Reference [mailto:dorothy-johnson@uiowa.edu Dorothy Johnson] - dorothy-johnson@uiowa.edu, Clas-Art & Art History, The University of Iowa, 222 ABW ABW, IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Department URL: https://art.uiowa.edu/

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University of Pennsylvania (PA) - TT Assistant Professor of Early Modern Art 1400-1750
Tenure-track Assistant Professor. Early Modern Art, 1400-1750. The Department of History of Art seeks an exciting and innovative scholar-teacher with wide-ranging interests in the visual arts and architecture of the early modern world who will complement departmental strengths and make broad use of the region’s rich cultural resources. Teaching load is 2 courses per semester, including upper-level lectures and seminars in specialty, plus participation in survey courses as well as first-year and methods seminars and graduate teaching. Completion of Ph.D. is expected prior to appointment.

Submit applications online at http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/1189. Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, two sample syllabi, and a teaching statement that includes discussion of potential uses of the University’s and the greater Philadelphia region’s collections and resources. Provide contact information for three individuals who have agreed to provide a letter of recommendation. Recommenders will be contacted by the University with instructions on how to submit a letter to the website. Review of applications will begin on 11/10/2017 and continue until the position is filled.

The Department of History of Art is strongly committed to Penn’s Action Plan for Faculty Diversity and Excellence and to creating a more diverse faculty (for more information see: http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v58/n02/diversityplan.html). The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 10 Nov. 2017

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 * 8/25: Does anyone know if this is North or South?

University of Zurich (SWITZERLAND) - Assistant Professor in History of Early Modern Art
The University of Zurich invites applications for the position of an

Assistant Professor in History of Early Modern Art

The position is for a six-year period, pending review after the first three years.

The research focus of the position is on the history of European art and / or architecture, fifteenth to eighteenth centuries. Candidates should hold a PhD degree at the time of application and have an excellent record of academic achievements in the relevant field. Teaching experience is desirable. Non-German speaking candidates are encouraged to acquire a working knowledge of German within the first three years of appointment. We specifically encourage women to apply.

The closing date for online applications is September 3, 2017. Details on the application procedure are available on http://www.phil.uzh.ch/jobs.html. For further information please contact the head of the department, Prof. Dr. Carola Jäggi (carola.jaeggi@uzh.ch).

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 * Highly suspect this is a fake search...someone has claimed to have been offered and accepted this job months before this ad appeared.

Chapman University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor of Art History (Non-European)

 * See advertisement under "Global/Non-Western Art."

===University of Oregon (OR) - TT Assistant Professor, History of Art & Architecture / Environmental Studies=== The University of Oregon’s Department of the History of Art and Architecture (HA&A), in partnership with the Environmental Studies program (ENVS), invites applications for a tenure-track position in art or architectural history with an environmental humanities focus. We seek interdisciplinary candidates specializing in art and design practices of any historical period or region as these practices engage current issues in ecology, climate change, and the built environment. The ideal candidate would work at the intersection of art and architectural history, environmental studies, and one or more of these fields: cultural geography, activism and social practice, urbanism, critical theory, visual studies, design history, science and technology. We seek candidates whose intellectual approach engages with visual production in order to address pressing contemporary environmental, social, cultural, and ethical issues. We are especially interested in scholars who will enhance HA&A’s existing strengths, which include urbanism and architecture; curatorial and exhibition studies; modern and contemporary art; and art of the Pacific Rim (especially the Americas and East Asia); and scholars who will advance ENVS's interdisciplinary interactions and collaborations.

Competitive applicants will be capable of outstanding research and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. We encourage applications from scholars who are from populations historically underrepresented in the academy, and/or who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate will have a joint appointment in HA&A and ENVS, with the tenure home in HA&A. The normal teaching load is 5 courses a year, 3 in HA&A and 2 in ENVS. Expectations of teaching include introductory, middle-level, and advanced undergraduate courses, graduate teaching in the area of specialization, mentoring of MA and PhD student research, and directing theses at the undergraduate and graduate level. The successful candidate will build upon existing ecology-focused research and production within the College of Design (including Architecture, Landscape, Art, Product Design, and Planning) and across the broader university. In addition to the vast network of resources for environmental studies at UO, the Center for Environmental Futures primary among them, the College of Design offers collaborative research possibilities with the Yeon Center for Architecture and Landscape, Center for Artistic Research, Sustainable Cities Initiative, and Institute for a Sustainable Environment.

The University of Oregon is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, women, and people with disabilities. Applicants are requested to include in their application cover letter information about how they will further this goal. In particular, candidates should describe previous activities mentoring minorities, women, or members of other underrepresented groups. If you require administrative assistance, please contact Shaun Haskins (haskins@uoregon.edu (link sends e-mail)). For questions related to the position, please contact department head Kate Mondloch (mondloch@uoregon.edu (link sends e-mail)).

Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. in art and/or architectural history or related field in hand by September 16, 2018.

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 * Also posted at Environmental Studies 2017-2018

Chapman University (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of Non-Western Art
Chapman University’s Art Department seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art History within Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, beginning August 2018.

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. We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. More information about Chapman University is available at http://www.chapman.edu.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. is required.

We seek applicants with a specialty in art history outside Europe to teach undergraduate courses in a program with two full-time colleagues. The area of primary expertise must be in a tradition other than European (examples include, but are not limited to: Pre-Columbian/Latin American, Native American/First Nations, Pacific Island/Oceanic, Aboriginal, South or East Asian, African, or Islamic art). We welcome applications from candidates whose expertise covers any chronological period within those traditions, from ancient to contemporary art. The department encourages applications from candidates with a fresh and dynamic perspective on teaching, curricular development, interdisciplinary practices, and a commitment to mentoring students.

Expertise in the use of digital technology for pedagogy and scholarship is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Teach five courses a year, supervise student theses, and maintain active research and publication agendas. Service is also expected. Teaching responsibilities include relevant general survey(s) of art history, as well as more specialized courses in the area of expertise and capstone method-and-theory courses. Tenure-track faculty are expected to develop and maintain an active research agenda for future tenure consideration and are evaluated on their research/scholarly activity, teaching, and service.

How to apply

Qualified applicants should electronically submit a faculty application, letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, one sample publication (or dissertation chapter), and sample syllabi to:

Dr. Justin Walsh, Search Chair, at art@chapman.edu.

Please use “Art History Faculty Position” as the email subject line. Three recommendations should be sent by their authors to the same e-mail address.

Download a copy of the Chapman Faculty Application for Employment here.

Application review begins December 1, 2017 and continues until the position is filled. We hope to conduct interviews at CAA in February.

Other information Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The University offers a relocation expense reimbursement package as well as a first-time Orange County home-buyer assistance program. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

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Chapman University (CA) - TT Assistant Professor

 * See advertisement under "Global/Non-Western Art."

Chapman University (CA) - TT Assistant Professor

 * See advertisement under "Global/Non-Western Art."

Stanford University (CA) - TT Asst. or Assoc. Professor - Islam and the Arts
Assistant- or Associate-Level Faculty Position in Islam and the Arts

Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or a tenured Associate Professor faculty position in Islam and the Arts. The search is open to scholars focused on Islamic religious arts and performance; non-religious artistic and literary productions of the diverse cultures of Islamic societies; and scholar/artist practitioners. The applicant must have a conferred terminal degree in his/her field by September 1, 2018. The appointment can be in one of the following departments in the School of Humanities and Sciences: Art and Art History, Music, Theater and Performance Studies, or Comparative Literature. The successful candidate will be based in a humanities department but is also expected to contribute to the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies’ curricular and outreach efforts. Candidates should demonstrate interests that afford effective interactions with a broad range of colleagues and the ability to teach and mentor a diverse student body. Teaching responsibilities will be determined by the home department. Applicants should provide a cover letter including a brief statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae including list of publications, and one recent writing sample or, in the case of an arts practitioner, a link to the applicant’s website. Assistant level and untenured applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference submitted to AcademicJobsOnline.org. Currently tenured applicants should submit the names of three references.

For full consideration, materials should be received by October 2, 2017. Please use the following link to apply: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/9281

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University of Toronto, Mississauga (CAN) - Asst. Professor (3 yr. appt.) - History of Islamic Art and Architecture
The Department of Visual Studies at the University of Toronto, Mississauga campus invites applications for a Contractually Limited Term Appointment in the field of History of Islamic Art and Architecture. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will be for a three-year term, commencing on July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2021.

The Department welcomes applications from historians of Islamic Art and Architecture whose work focuses on any period and any region of the Islamic world.

Applicants must have earned a PhD in the History of Art or a closely related discipline by July 1, 2018 or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and research. The successful candidate will play an important role in undergraduate teaching in the Department and will be expected to teach a survey of Islamic art and architecture as well as upper-level courses in her or his area of specialization. The candidate will also be expected to conduct innovative research at the highest international level. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, strong letters of reference, and the teaching dossier submitted with the application. Excellence in research is demonstrated by the quality of the writing sample, publications in top-ranked and field-relevant academic journals, presentations at major conferences, awards and accolades, evidence of an innovative research program, and strong endorsements by referees of high standing.

The University of Toronto provides opportunities for scholarly exchange with faculty in the Graduate Department of Art, the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations, the Institute of Islamic Studies, and many other units. The Aga Khan Museum, the Royal Ontario Museum, and other local institutions offer research opportunities. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the world.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified applicants are invited to apply online by clicking on the following link https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1701256 Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations), a statement outlining current and future research interests, and a writing sample (c. 30 pages). If you have questions about this position, please contact dvschair.utm@utoronto.ca All application materials should be submitted online. Materials must be received by September 25, 2017. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Debra Burrowes at dvschair.utm@utoronto.ca

The UofT application system can accommodate up to fifteen attachments (8.3MB per attachment) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two PDF/MS Word format files. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

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Medieval / Byzantine Art
===Stanford University (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of Renaissance and/or Western Medieval Art History===
 * See full post above, under "Early Modern / Renaissance"

Chapman University (CA) - TT Assistant Professor

 * See advertisement under "Global/Non-Western Art."

University of Toronto Mississauga (CAN) - TT Assistant Professor - Indigenous Digital Arts and Performance
The Department of English and Drama and the Department of Visual Studies at the University of Toronto, Mississauga campus invite applications for a jointly-appointed, full-time, tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Indigenous Digital Arts and Performance. The start date for this position is July 1, 2018.

The Departments welcome applications from emerging researchers or artist-researchers working in and across the fields of Indigenous digital arts and visual culture—including but not limited to digital media art, video games, activism, and design—and digital performance, including but not limited to digitally enhanced performance, virtual performance, and performance inflected by, or engaging with, digital culture. The focus of applicants’ work should be on the experiences of and engagement with Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Applicants must have earned a PhD in Art History, Performance Studies, Theatre Studies, Visual Culture, or another relevant field by July 1, 2018 or shortly thereafter. Alternatively, they must have earned an MFA or equivalent graduate degree and have a strong record of creative professional practice. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and in research and/or an active and recognised digital arts and performance practice. The successful candidate’s record of research and/or practice, teaching, and service should demonstrate an understanding of Indigenous knowledges, methodologies, epistemologies, pedagogies, and community relations.

The successful candidate’s primary undergraduate Department will depend on their field of expertise, but the candidate will play an important role in undergraduate teaching in both Departments. The candidate will also hold an appointment at the most relevant graduate unit at the University of Toronto, depending on the candidate’s specialisation. The candidate will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to engage in teaching practices informed by Indigenous pedagogies. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, letters of reference, and the teaching dossier including a teaching statement and teaching evaluations submitted with the application.

The candidate will also be expected to establish and maintain a strong research and/or research-creation program/creative professional practice that engages with Indigenous experience in Canada, drawing on decolonising and other indigenous perspectives and that is informed by involvement with Indigenous communities, organisations, and institutions. Excellence in research is demonstrated by the quality of the writing sample, publications in top-ranked and field-relevant academic journals, presentations at major conferences, awards and accolades, evidence of an innovative research program, and strong endorsements by referees of high standing. Excellence in research-creation or creative professional practice is demonstrated by the quality of the portfolio; record of exhibitions, performances, and/or projects; awards and grants; evidence of an innovative program of research; and strong endorsements by referees of high standing.

The Department of English and Drama and the Department of Visual Studies are both multi-disciplinary units. The Department of English and Drama offers programs in English, Theatre and Drama Studies, and Canadian Studies. The Department of Visual Studies offers programs in Art History, Art and Art History, Visual Culture, Visual Culture and Communication, and Cinema Studies, and a certificate in Curatorial Studies. The successful candidate will bring a strong program of creative, interdisciplinary, digital media-based research that enhances and builds on the strengths of the Departments in contemporary art, visual culture, and theatre and performance studies. They will be able to draw on the resources of UTM’s hub for the Jackman Humanities Institute’s Digital Humanities Network and to participate in a cross disciplinary project to establish a Centre for Indigenous Studies at UTM. At the graduate level, the candidate will have opportunities to work with students and faculty from across the tri-campus university working in Indigenous Studies and Digital Arts and Performance, e.g. in the Graduate Departments of Art and English; the Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance; and the Visual Studies graduate unit at the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design.

This successful candidate may be nominated for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair. For information regarding eligibility criteria, please consult the CRC website: http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/nomination-mise_en_candidature-eng.aspx#s2

Salary for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

UTM is part of the tri-campus University of Toronto, a research-intensive institution with an interdisciplinary commitment and a multicultural student body speaking a wide range of languages. The sacred land on which the University of Toronto and UTM operate has been a site of human activity for 15,000 years. It is the territory of the Huron-Wendat and Petun First Nations, the Seneca, and, most recently, the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. The territory was the subject of the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between the Iroquois Confederacy and Confederacy of the Ojibwe and allied nations to peaceably share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. Today, the meeting place of Toronto is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island.

The University is committed to responding to—among other mandates—the Calls to Action of the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Government of Ontario’s Indigenous Education Strategy.

All qualified applicants are invited to apply online by clicking on the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations), a statement outlining current and future research interests, and a substantial writing sample and/or audiovisual documentation of recent work. Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters directly to the departments via e-mail to edassist.utm@utoronto.ca by the closing date, October 9, 2017. In addition to their reference letters, candidates may, if they wish, include one or more letters from Indigenous elders, leaders, or organisations describing their collaborative work or involvement with Indigenous communities. All application materials should be submitted online. The UofT application system can accommodate up to fifteen attachments (8.3 MB per attachment) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two PDF/MS Word format files. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to/apply. For submission of digital images, video, and/or other files, please contact edassist.utm@utoronto.ca and instructions for uploading of materials will be provided.

For more information about the Department of Visual Studies, please visit https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/dvs/. For more information about the Department of English, please visit http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/english-drama/home. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Materials must be received by October 9, 2017. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Debra Burrowes at dvschair.utm@utoronto.ca or Merrylee Greenan at edassist.utm@utoronto.ca.

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Bryn Mawr College (PA) - Environmental Humanities and the Arts (incl. Visual Studies)
The Bi-College Department of Environmental Studies at Bryn Mawr College and Haverford College invites applications for two full-time, beginning tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Environmental Studies to begin August 1, 2018.

One position is in Environmental Humanities and the Arts (broadly defined) and the other in Environmental Social Sciences (broadly defined). Successful candidates will be joining a newly established Bi-College Environmental Studies Department. Candidates must have completed all Ph.D. or other terminal degree requirements by the start date.

For the Environmental Humanist position, we seek candidates in environmental studies grounded in one or more of the humanities or arts, including philosophy, history, literary and/or visual studies, critical theory, cultural studies or the creative arts. For the Environmental Social Scientist position, we seek candidates in environmental studies grounded in one or more of the social sciences, including anthropology, human geography, economics, political science or sociology.

For both positions, we seek individuals with the type of interdisciplinary graduate training common to Ph.D. programs in Environmental Studies, with a preference for candidates who hold their terminal degree in Environmental Studies.

Candidates must show demonstrated promise in research and a serious commitment to undergraduate teaching. The faculty members filling these positions will teach courses at all levels in our Environmental Studies curriculum, including our mid-level Environmental Service Learning course. For both positions, we welcome candidates whose scholarship and teaching address issues at the intersection of the environment and social justice, ethics, race, class, and gender. We are looking for candidates excited by the opportunity to contribute to the development and growth of our new Bi-College Environmental Studies Department. Prior experience teaching in an interdisciplinary Environmental Studies program is desirable.

To apply for the Environmental Humanist position, candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and statement of teaching philosophy by October 2, 2017 to the Environmental Studies Department Search Committee via Interfolio ByCommittee at: https://apply.interfolio.com/43000. In addition, candidates must arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted via Interfolio to the Environmental Studies Department Search Committee. Applications received by October 2, 2017 will receive full consideration.

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