Assistant Professor of Art History

Wesleyan University; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits

Generous paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Sabbaticals

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Wesleyan University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art History with expertise in pre-modern Islamic art prior to 1800. The successful candidate will teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels and will be expected to develop a robust research program. A Ph.D. related to the position is required, along with a strong commitment to teaching excellence.

The position is based on campus in Middletown, Connecticut, and the successful candidate will join a dynamic department focused on innovative scholarship.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Art History or related field required by appointment date.
• Specialized knowledge in pre-modern Islamic art, particularly South, Central, and/or West Asian.
• Evidence of effective undergraduate instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach two undergraduate and two graduate courses each semester.
• Advise and mentor students at all levels.
• Develop and sustain a program of research and scholarly publishing.

Skills

Pre-modern Islamic art methodology

Teaching excellence

Strong record of scholarship

Education

Ph.D. in Art History or closely related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of Art History – Pre‑modern Islamic Art

Wesleyan University’s Department of Art and Art History invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Art History, effective July 1, 2027. The position focuses on pre‑modern Islamic art prior to 1800, with special consideration for scholars of the South, Central, and/or West Asian region. Candidates from related fields such as architectural history and archaeology are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Teach a teaching load of two undergraduate and two graduate courses each semester on campus.
• Advise and mentor students at all levels.
• Develop and sustain a program of research and scholarly publishing.
• Participate in departmental and university faculty governance.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Art History or a closely related field received by the date of appointment as an Assistant Professor, or a candidate completing the Ph.D. within one year for an Instructor appointment.
• Specialized knowledge and methodology in pre‑modern Islamic art before 1800, with an emphasis on South, Central, and/or West Asian art.
• Strong record of scholarship and a demonstrated ability to publish in peer‑reviewed outlets.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and evidence of effective undergraduate instruction.

Location

On Campus, Middletown, Connecticut.

Additional Requirements

All offers to external applicants are contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Benefits

Wesleyan offers comprehensive employee benefits, including group insurance plans, wellness programs, generous paid time off, retirement plans, flexible work schedules, mandatory sabbaticals, and employee and dependent tuition benefits.

EEO Statement

Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past mental disorder, learning disability, physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or non‑position‑related criminal record. Wesleyan welcomes applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups.