Assistant Professor of Latin American Art History

lsu; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University and A&M College in Baton Rouge invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in Latin American art history, to begin in Fall 2027.

We seek scholars with expertise across periods and regions of the Americas, especially with transnational or diaspora perspectives, and a commitment to innovative teaching.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field of study prior to the appointment start date.
• Demonstrated professional accomplishment.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2 courses per semester at the undergraduate and the graduate level, where needed.
• Participate in scholarly and/or professional research activities.
• Serve on MA, MFA and DDes graduate committees.
• Participate in curriculum and program development.
• Provide service to the school, college, university, profession, and community.

Skills

Scholarly research

Teaching experience

Education

Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field

Job description

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Job Posting Title: Assistant Professor of Latin American Art History

Position Type: Faculty

Department: LSUAM AD - School of Art (Rod Parker (00008995))

Work Location: 0205 Julian T. White Hall

Pay Grade: Academic

Job Description

The School of Art at Louisiana State University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in Latin American art history, to begin in Fall 2027.

Applications are invited from scholars with expertise in any historical period, including (but not limited to) Pre-Columbian, colonial, post-Independence, or modern and contemporary, or whose research focuses on any region across South America, Central America, the Caribbean, or North America. We are especially interested in candidates whose research and teaching might encompass transnational, U.S. Latinx, or diaspora perspectives, or that demonstrates cross-disciplinary interest in areas such as Indigenous studies, ecology, global Modernisms, or post/colonial histories. This appointment carries a 2/2 teaching load, and candidates are expected to develop and teach a range of courses, including an introductory undergraduate-level survey course in Latin American art history and specialized upper-level classes on topics of their choosing. A multidisciplinary approach and innovative teaching methods are highly desirable.

The Art History faculty at LSU is part of the School of Art, which comprises undergraduate and graduate programs in Studio Art, Graphic Design, and Digital Art as well as Art History. The School of Art is the largest unit within the College of Art and Design, which also includes Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design. The College also jointly offers an interdisciplinary Doctor of Design in Cultural Preservation (DDes) degree. We are looking for a candidate who is willing and able not only to serve the specific needs of the Art History program, but those of the School and College communities, at large. Art History faculty participate in MFA student critiques, perform service through School, College, and University committees, and supervise BA, MA, MFA, and DDes theses. The successful candidate will be a dynamic educator and researcher with demonstrated professional accomplishment. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field of study prior to the appointment start date.

Review of applications begins on December 5, 2026. Position open until filled.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach 2 courses per semester at the undergraduate and the graduate level, where needed.
• Participate in scholarly and/or professional research activities.
• Serve on MA, MFA and DDes graduate committees.
• Participate in curriculum and program development.
• Provide service to the school, college, university, profession, and community.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field of study prior to the appointment start date.
• Demonstrated professional accomplishment.

Additional Information

The College of Art and Design

The College of Art & Design is Louisiana's foremost school for fine arts, art history, and the design professions, with programs that are consistently highly ranked in national surveys. The college strives to function as a collaborative of engaged students and faculty committed to creative activity in every aspect of the visual arts and design disciplines. Our curricula promote inquiry-based learning, encourage risk-taking and independent thinking, nurture the creative spirit, and pursue opportunities to improve the environment in which we live.

The School of Art

The School of Art serves 500+ students and offers Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design, Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Art History, Master of Arts in Art History, and Master of Fine Arts programs. Bachelor of Fine Arts concentrations include Digital Art, Graphic Design, and Studio Arts. More information about the College of Art & Design is available at https://design.lsu.edu/ .

The School of Art is one of 4 units in the College of Art and Design, including Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design. The School of Art combines the best of both worlds: the resources and faculty of a large liberal arts institution with the personal attention that comes with a close-knit community. Students and faculty have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including design labs equipped with the latest software and technology.

Louisiana State University

As the flagship university of the system, LSU A&M is a leading R1 university, challenging undergraduate, graduate, and professional stud