Assistant Professor of Art History

Wesleyan Assurance Society; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sabbatical program

Competitive salaries and benefits

Group insurance plans

Wellness programs

Generous paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Employee and dependent tuition

Job summary

Wesleyan University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art History beginning July 1, 2027. We seek an historian of pre-modern Islamic Art, with focus on periods before 1800, and welcome specialists in any subfield or geographic region.

Pending a robust scholarly practice, candidates will join a distinguished program and contribute to teaching and research. The position involves a 2/2 on-campus teaching load, advising and mentoring students, carrying out a research

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Art History or related field by appointment.
• If the Ph.D. is not yet in hand at time of appointment, the candidate may be hired as an Instructor but must complete the Ph.D. within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach on-campus at a 2/2 load.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Conduct an active program of research.
• Participate in departmental and university governance.

Education

Ph.D. in Art History or related field

Job description

Wesleyan University’s Department of Art and Art History invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art History beginning July 1, 2027. We seek an historian of pre-modern Islamic Art, working on periods before 1800. We welcome specialists in any subfield or geographic region, pursuing any methodological approach/es; special consideration will be given to scholars of South, Central, and/or West Asian art. Candidates from the fields of art and architectural history and archaeology are welcome to apply.

Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college; the teaching load is 2/2 on campus. Additional duties include advising and mentoring students, carrying out a program of research, and participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university level. Wesleyan values both scholarship and teaching very highly, has a strong, widely varied undergraduate student body, and offers a generous sabbatical program and competitive salaries and benefits. Successful candidates will join a distinguished Art History Program which shares the university’s commitment to teaching and research. It is expected that candidates will maintain a robust scholarly practice, as a strong publishing record will be expected for promotion.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Art History or a related field in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as an Assistant Professor; a successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment, but will complete the Ph.D. in Art History or a related field within one year of hire.

Work Location: On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, 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 history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

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Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.