Tenure-Track Art History: African Diaspora Specialist

The California State University; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach seeks an Assistant Professor of Art History with a focus on Black, Afro-Latinx, Afro-Caribbean, and/or African Diasporic traditions. The role includes teaching at multiple levels, directing MA theses, and contributing to curriculum and service across the School of Art.

The candidate will engage diverse students, collaborate with museums, and develop new courses, with a commitment to inclusive excellence in art history.

Qualifications

• PhD in Art History or a closely related field with expected completion by August 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated teaching competency in African and/or African Diasporic art/history.
• Commitment to inclusive perspectives in art history.
• Evidence of scholarly research in African/Diasporic art history.
• Ability to guide MA theses and supervise graduate work.
• Track record of working with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower- and upper-division courses in African/African Diasporic art history.
• Direct Art History MA graduate student research and theses.
• Serve as Art History Program Head and Graduate Student Coordinator on rotation.
• Contribute to curriculum development and service to the School of Art and university.
• Engage in ongoing research and publish regularly.

Skills

Africana art history

Inclusive teaching

African Diasporic research

Curriculum development

Graduate student mentorship

Museum/gallery collaboration

Education

PhD in Art History or closely related field

Job description

California State University, Long Beach seeks an Assistant Professor of Art History with a focus on Black, Afro-Latinx, Afro-Caribbean, and/or African Diasporic traditions. The role includes teaching at multiple levels, directing MA theses, and contributing to curriculum and service across the School of Art.

The candidate will engage diverse students, collaborate with museums, and develop new courses, with a commitment to inclusive excellence in art history.