Visiting Assistant Professor - Art History

Auburn University; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History for a one-year appointment. This full-time role involves teaching core fine arts courses and global surveys of art history, both in-person and online. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Art History by the start date and possess strong teaching skills, particularly in online education. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community at a highly regarded institution known for its commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Join a dynamic department that values creativity and innovation in the arts.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Art History required by August 16, 2025.
• Significant teaching experience at the college/university level desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach core fine arts courses and global surveys of art history.
• Departmental service and course development expected.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teaching experience at college/university level

Online teaching experience

Education

Ph.D. in Art History

ABD candidates considered

Job description

Position Summary Information

The Department of Art & Art History in the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History for a one-year appointment beginning August 16, 2025. This is a full-time position with benefits; salary commensurate with experience.

The teaching load will be 3-4. Courses will include core fine arts courses (both in-person and online versions), global surveys of art history, and upper division courses such as Renaissance Art in Italy; Renaissance Art of Northern Europe; or Seventeenth-century Art in Europe. Departmental service is expected.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Art History in hand by August 16, 2025 is desired; ABD candidates at the time employment begins will be considered. Strong desire for candidates with significant experience teaching at the college/university level and experience teaching online core and art history courses.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to legally work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and throughout the proposed term of employment. Excellent communication skills required. Final appointment is contingent upon funding.

Desired Qualifications

The position is open to candidates with expertise in any area of art history and the ability to teach global surveys of art history, esp. 1400 CE to Contemporary, and upper-level courses covering the Early Modern Period.

Application Instructions

- Letter of application addressing professional qualifications as they relate to the position, including teaching philosophy

- Transcript of highest degree (digital copy is acceptable, official transcript upon hire)

- Two sample syllabi for undergraduate art history courses (one should represent an introductory-level Art History course with a global scope, the other an upper-division course such as those noted in the position responsibilities)

- Contact information for three reference letters from individuals who can speak to the candidate’s teaching abilities

- Optional: Other evidence of excellent teaching ability (student evaluations, peer-reviews of teaching, scholarship on teaching and pedagogy, etc.)

Review of applications will begin April 25, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Following the initial screening of applications, short-listed candidates will be scheduled for interviews via Zoom.

Additional Information

The Department of Art & Art History currently offers two degrees in studio art (B.A. and B.F.A), a minor in studio art, a B.A. degree in Art with a formal option in Art History, and a minor in art history. The Department is a charter member of NASAD and is the oldest fully-accredited art department in the Southeast. It is housed in historic Biggin Hall with north-light studio classrooms and a 3-D Arts Building. The department includes an 800 sq. ft. exhibitions gallery. Students and faculty regularly visit and collaborate with the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

Auburn University is one of the nation’s premier public land-grant institutions, enrolling over 33,000 students. In 2023, it was ranked 47th among public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Highly research-active (R1) and committed to teaching excellence, Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, positive work environment, exciting student life, and the beauty of its campus.

Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of the “best small towns in America,” with moderate climate and easy access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridor between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, the combined Auburn-Opelika-Columbus statistical area has a population of over 500,000, with excellent public-school systems and regional medical centers.

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