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

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

The deadline for completed applications is October 15, 2014.

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

The Departments seek candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education. Applications must include cover letter, brief statements of current research and teaching interests, current CV, writing sample (ca. 25 pages), and three letters of reference. Following University of California policy and California state law, all letters will be held in confidence. Even when letters are provided by a third party (e.g. dossier service), please refer recommenders to the UC Berkeley statement on confidentiality at http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html. All application materials should be uploaded to the secure search portal at  https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00475 by September 15, 2014. Questions can be addressed to Beate Fricke, Chair, Renaissance/Early Modern Visual Culture Search Committee, Department of History of Art, University of California at Berkeley, 415 Doe University Library, Berkeley, CA 94720-6020 at [mailto:ha_search@berkeley.edu ha_search@berkeley.edu].

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


 * Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Applicants will be interviewed at the 2015 College Art Association Conference in New York City. Finalists will be invited to campus. Millikin University is an equal opportunity employer.
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville (WI) - TT Asst. Professor of Art History
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Art History. This is a tenure-track position to begin August 19, 2015.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities will include teaching a range of topics courses and art survey. Applicants will be responsible for teaching all Art History courses within the department including core courses (Ancient and Medieval, Renaissance to 1879, and Modern). Additionally, applicants will be expected to teach courses on a rotating basis which include: American Art, Ethnic Art, World Architecture, and Far Eastern. The typical teaching load is twelve credits per semester. Applicants will also be expected to participate in scholarly activities, provide academic advising to students, and participate in department, college, and university service. Applicants should be willing to contribute to broader interdisciplinary programs including Ethnic Studies, Womens and Gender Studies, and other areas of interest.

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

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

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


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

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

FULL-TIME TENURE-TRACK
 * OAA Position No. 15-16 ART-ARTHISTORY-TT

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

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

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

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

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Fall Quarter, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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