Instructor of Art History

University of North Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Florida's Department of Art, Art History & Design invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure earning Instructor of Art History. The successful candidate will teach a 4/4 undergraduate load, contribute to curriculum, and engage students in critical thinking, visual analysis, and historical interpretation within introductory, survey, and upper-level courses.

Responsibilities include course development, service to the department, and collaboration with colleagues to expand

Qualifications

• Hold a Master’s degree in Art History from an accredited institution by employment start date.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate Art History courses.
• Evidence of effective teaching, student engagement, and student success.
• Ability to teach introductory and survey-level Art History courses.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Familiarity with online or technology-enhanced instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Art History courses with a 4/4 load or its equivalent.
• Contribute to the department’s Art History curriculum development.
• Engage students in critical thinking, visual analysis, and historical interpretation.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Critical thinking

Visual analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Art History

Ph.D. preferred in Art History

Job description

Department Art, Art History, & Design, Chair Compensation

General Description/Primary Purpose:

This is a 9-month, non-tenure earning, Instructor of Art History position in the Department of Art, Art History, & Design. Position responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load or its equivalent, and service. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s undergraduate Art History curriculum through introductory, survey, and upper-level courses based on departmental needs and the candidate’s areas of expertise. The Instructor will be expected to engage students in critical thinking, visual analysis, historical research and interpretation, while contributing to the continued development of the Art History curriculum.

Supervisor:

This position will report to the Department Chair, Dr. Jenny Hager.

Working Hours:

Varies

Supervision Exercised:

This is not a supervisory role.

Required Licensure:

N/A

Required Qualifications:

• Hold a Master’s degree in Art History (or a closely related discipline) from an acceptable accredited institution by the employment start date
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate Art History courses
• Evidence of effective teaching, student engagement, and student success
• Ability to teach introductory and survey-level Art History courses
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff
• Familiarity with online or technology-enhanced instruction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. in Art History (or a closely related field)
• Specialization in Medieval and/or Renaissance art and visual culture
• Ability to teach courses that situate Medieval and/or Renaissance art within broader global, intercultural, or interdisciplinary contexts
• Experience teaching a range of introductory, survey, and upper-level Art History courses
• Evidence of scholarly research, publications, presentations, curatorial work, or other professional activity in Art History
• Experience with curriculum development and innovative approaches to undergraduate teaching

Anticipated Start Date:

The position is expected to begin on August 02, 2027.

Additional Application Materials Required:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Teaching Statement

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Application Review Date:

Initial review of applications will begin on January 05, 2027.

Job Posting Close Date:

Open until filled.

About the Department:

The Department of Art, Art History & Design at the University of North Florida offers comprehensive undergraduate programs that foster creativity, critical thinking, historical understanding, and professional practice. The department is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service and provides students with a strong foundation in the visual arts and humanities. Faculty works closely with students in a collaborative learning environment that values diverse perspectives, interdisciplinary engagement, experiential learning, and innovation in teaching and research.

For more information about the department of Art, Art History & Design visit: UNF: Department of Art, Art History and Design at UNF.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

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Carnegie

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