Assistant Professor of Art History

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Position Summary:

The Department of Visual Arts & Art History seeks an Assistant Professor of Art History to teach and develop courses at undergraduate and graduate levels and perform research in open area of specialization with theoretical and methodological focus in the History and Criticism of Visual and Material Culture and Design. The standard teaching load is five courses per year. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate survey and upper division topics courses from the current course roster and to develop new courses in areas, such as the Indigenous Art of the Americas, Latin American/Latinx Art, or Art of the African Diaspora and serve as a member of the graduate faculty with instructional assignments and participation in graduate MFA committees and contribution to the Ph.D. Program in Comparative Studies track in Design, Aesthetics, and the Arts.

The Department of Visual Arts & Art History at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Further information about the Department of Visual Arts & Art History can be found at: https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/vaah/

 Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible to the Department Chair and other administrators of the university.
• Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities per annual assignment.
• Responsible for academic advising and related activities.
• May represent the university, college, or department on university and/or Statewide committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Art History or related discipline.
Preferred qualifications:
Two to three years’ teaching experience (beyond that of a teaching assistant) preferred. We are interested in applicants that will engage in collaborative efforts and related grant-writing with other units within the D. F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters and its interdisciplinary programs, such as but not limited to Caribbean and Latin American Studies, Environment and Society, Peace Justice and Human Rights, Women Gender and Sexuality Studies, and our developing Museum Studies Program.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

D. F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters – Department of Visual Arts & Art History

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2025-01-10

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.
This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following:
1) Letter of application,
2) Research statement summarizing past achievements and a vision for the future,
3) Statement of Teaching philosophy,
4) Curriculum vitae including the names and contact information for three references (please do not request letters directly).
In addition to the materials requested above, which are to be submitted to the on-line application website, please send a PDF with a Research portfolio with relevant publications to
[email protected], noting in the e-mail title ‘Art History Faculty Search – Research Portfolio for [name of applicant]’. Please try to reduce the file size, to avoid snarls in file transfer.
Please note that letters of recommendation will be requested by the university only for finalists.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711