Assistant Professor of Art History

Providence College; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in the Department of Art and Art History, beginning August 1, 2027. We seek an interdisciplinary teacher-scholar specializing in the era from c.1800 to the present. Salary: $70,000-$80,000.

Responsibilities include teaching Modern and Contemporary Art, surveys, advanced undergraduate seminars, and cross-listings with multiple departments. Preference given to Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution preferred; innovative teaching and broad methodological interests.
• Strong commitment to innovative teaching and use of technology.
• Interdisciplinary arthistorical scholarship across related fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach Modern and Contemporary Art, participate in team-taught surveys, undergraduate seminars, and senior thesis courses.
• Coordinate with PC Galleries and cross-list with related departments as needed.
• Engage with students in our Studio Art program and promote interdisciplinary collaboration.

Education

Ph.D. from an accredited institution

Job description

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S.News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Overview

Providence College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Art and Art History at the assistant professor level, beginning August 1, 2027. We seek an interdisciplinary teacher-scholar who specializes in the chronological era from c.1800 to the present.

Salary: $70,000-$80,000

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities will include courses in Modern and Contemporary Art, participation in a team-taught Survey, advanced undergraduate seminars, and Methods and Senior Thesis courses on a rotating basis. We welcome research and courses that center intersectional approaches to Modern and Contemporary art and media and also may be cross-listed with Women’s and Gender Studies, BlackStudies, American Studies, Global Studies, Latin American and Latina/o Studies, Asian Studies, and other departments such as Theatre, Dance, and Film; Communication; English; Political Science, etc., depending on the expertise and interests of the person hired. Cooperation and coordination with our thriving PC Galleries’ exhibitions and programming is also desired. Collegial interaction and engagement with students in our Studio Art program is also important to the position.

Education and Experience

Preference will be given to applicants who possess a Ph.D. from an accredited institution and demonstrate a strong commitment to innovative teaching, use of technology, interdisciplinary arthistorical scholarship, and demonstrated broad methodological interests within the field(s) of expertise. The position includes competitive salary and benefits, as well as research support including travel funds, library resources, and grant writing assistance.

Supplemental Information

Candidates should submit the following documents online: a coverletter; curriculum vitae; graduate transcripts; a statement of teaching philosophy; and the names and email addresses of three reference providers who will be prompted to submit letters of recommendation on your behalf.

For additional information or questions, please contact Bing Huang, search chair, Department of Art & Art History, [e-mail].