Visiting Art History Professor — Modern & Contemporary

Oakland University; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University invites candidates to apply for the position of Visiting Professor of Art History to begin August 15 2026. The area of specialization is open. Preference will be given to candidates specializing in Modern and Contemporary Art.

A Ph.D. in art history or a qualified proximate field is required. The ideal candidate would be strongly devoted to undergraduate education and student success, and engaged in conducting innovative research in their field of expertise.

Qualifications

• PhD in Art History (or ABD if completed by August 15, 2026).
• Names and contact information for three references. The system will generate an email to references with a link for uploading reference letters.
• The ideal candidate would be strongly devoted to undergraduate education and student success, and engaged in conducting innovative research in their field of expertise.

Responsibilities

• This position carries a six course teaching load per academic year.
• Teaching responsibilities include introductory surveys, upper-level courses in one’s areas of specialization, and methodology courses.
• Upper-level courses should appeal to students of art history, graphic design, and studio art.
• The ability to teach the history and theory of graphic design would be an asset.
• This is a one year position, potentially renewable.

Skills

Undergraduate education commitment

Research in art history

Education

PhD in Art History (or ABD if completed by August 15, 2026)

Job description

Oakland University invites candidates to apply for the position of Visiting Professor of Art History to begin August 15 2026. The area of specialization is open. Preference will be given to candidates specializing in Modern and Contemporary Art.

A Ph.D. in art history or a qualified proximate field is required. The ideal candidate would be strongly devoted to undergraduate education and student success, and engaged in conducting innovative research in their field of expertise.