Assistant Professor of Art History - Tenure Track Position

South Carolina State University; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Art History and Art Appreciation. The appointment focuses on undergraduate teaching and scholarly engagement, with face-to-face instruction on campus.

The successful candidate will teach ARTH and ART courses, advise students, participate in department and university service, and contribute to a vibrant Visual Arts Program at SC State University.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in a related field.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience.
• Knowledge of Art History and Aesthetics.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Art History and Art Appreciation as listed.
• Participate in Visual Arts Program unit activities and university/community service.
• Serve as academic advisor to assigned students.
• Engage in departmental, school/college and university committee work.

Skills

Art History

Art Appreciation

Teaching

Academic advising

Education

Doctorate in related field

Job description

The Visual Arts Program in the Department of Visual & Performing Arts at SC State University seeks a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate courses in Art History and Art Appreciation with knowledge of Art History and Aesthetics.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Duties include committee assignments, shared gallery management, departmental responsibilities, and university/community service. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular campus and workplace attendance schedule.
• Teaching responsibilities include but are not limited to art history: ARTH 215 Art History Survey I, ARTH 216 Art History Survey II, ARTH 420 Modern and Contemporary Art History, ARTH African American Art History, and ART 250 Art appreciation courses.
• The successful candidate will teach four courses each semester; actively participate in the Visual Arts Program unit and serve as academic advisor to assigned students.
• Other responsibilities include Departmental, School/College, and University committee services. A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching is essential.

Minimum Requirements

Doctorate in a related Field, with 3 years of teaching experience.